March 2020

In 1944, the Willow Run factory of Ford Motor Co. was rolling a B-24 bomber off the production line every 55 minutes, each of them assembled with 450,000 parts. Ford and all the other manufacturers that made this possible were able to accomplish it through the oversight of the War Production Board. In our current […]

Maine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: Paging Dr. Koop – we need his science-based advocacy during today’s crisis

by Dr. Matthew Wetherell Special to the Press Herald March 27, 2020March 26, 2020

The U.S. must hear from a health care expert who commands the nation’s respect, as the surgeon general did in the AIDS epidemic.

Coastal Journal

Sande’s Picks: Support your local restaurants and breweries

by Sande Updegraph March 27, 2020March 24, 2020

Since restaurants and bars are now closed to in-house service, many are finding innovative ways to serve their customers and employees. Please try to be aware of how these local business friends can be supported while enjoying their delicious products and staying healthy. Many establishments are closed for a few weeks, so a check of […]

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: Government should take realistic approach to COVID-19 crisis response

by Veronique de Rugy and Donald J. Boudreaux Tribune News Service March 27, 2020March 26, 2020

Transferring command over resources from those who saved to those who didn’t risks causing people to save too little going forward.

Letters

Letter to the editor: Cooperation, not accusations, needed to combat virus

March 27, 2020March 26, 2020

I was interested in Marc A. Theissen’s March 20 column, “It’s time to practice social, economic distancing from China” (Page A7). However, I found some of his statements quite illogical. I do not believe that China is totally responsible for this epidemic. While it is probably true that their delays in reporting the viral infections […]

Op-eds, Opinion

MaineHousing director: No one should lose their home because of COVID-19

by Daniel Brennan Special to the Press Herald March 27, 2020March 26, 2020

Lenders and landlords should work with newly jobless borrowers and tenants on payment plans that will keep the roof over their heads.

Lakes Region Weekly

Inside New Gloucester: March 27

by Patti Mikkelsen March 27, 2020March 25, 2020

Community Wellness Outreach Program An endeavor aimed at identifying community members’ needs, providing support and coordinating resources is developing in New Gloucester. The Community Wellness Outreach Program is being organized by Parks and Recreation Director Morgan Rocheleau. Rocheleau said he hopes the program can serve as a means not only to help meet residents’ immediate […]

Lakes Region Weekly

Inside Bridgton: March 27

by Perri Black March 27, 2020March 24, 2020

To readers and residents out there struggling during these trying times – following guidelines issued by state and national authorities can be hard, especially “social distancing,” but it’s the only way to stop the spread of the coronavirus. We can get through this if we all work together. Town closings, restrictions All Bridgton town buildings […]