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Posted inAmerican Journal, Forecaster Opinion, Lakes Region Weekly
The Universal Notebook: The selfish minority
A recent Quinnipiac University poll found the vast majority of Americans – 68% of Republicans and 95% of Democrats – support stay-at-home orders in order to protect vulnerable citizens from the coronavirus. And then there is that selfish minority that refuses to be inconvenienced in order to protect others. I have never referred to Donald […]
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Posted inTimes Record
Annual Run for Independence goes virtual
The event is Independence Association’s largest public-facing fundraiser, and funds go toward the organization’s health and wellness services.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Coastal Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Celebrating nurses: New nurse tackles unprecedented challenges during COVID-19 pandemic
The Mid Coast Hospital nurse regularly goes “above and beyond.”
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Essential workers keep Maine running during the pandemic. Government should keep us safe
If Sen. Collins is serious about supporting front-line workers in Maine, she’ll support a stimulus bill that includes real relief and protection for us.
Posted inCoastal Journal, Northern Forecaster, The Forecaster, Times Record
Impacts of isolation: Pandemic takes a toll on solo seniors
Loneliness, fear and depression can set in, but older adults have learned to be resilient to get through tough times, an expert says.
Posted inForecaster Opinion
Letter: Balentine spreads misinformation about pandemic
I find it appalling that The Forecaster would publish John Balentine’s latest column, full of misinformation about the critical medical situation now facing us – COVID-19. He calls our current shutdown of non-essential businesses and travel “government-imposed madness” and also demands that it end on May 1. Every reputable scientist and doctor in the country, […]
Posted inTimes Record
Brunswick rolls back some restrictions to comply with governor’s reopening plan
Some of the town’s stricter limitations, like requiring restaurants not allow customers to enter the business, only allowing child care centers to have 12 children per group and mandating face coverings for all employees of indoor public-serving businesses, still stand.
Posted inTimes Record
Proposed Region 10 school budget carries 2.3% tax increase
The Brunswick-based career and technical education school propose two new programs for freshmen and sophomores to help increase enrollment.
Posted inTimes Record
Brunswick nursing home residents get parade of visitors
Horizon’s Living and Rehabilitation Center organized a parade of cars and people that circled the facility Wednesday so residents could see family members at a distance.