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Editorials, Opinion

Our View: Opening Maine’s economy will take patience

by The Editorial Board April 28, 2020April 27, 2020

There will be no quick fix to the damage caused by COVID-19.

Health, Local & State, News

For ‘hidden heroes’ in home care, pandemic’s front lines extend into kitchens and bedrooms

by Kevin Miller April 28, 2020April 28, 2020

With protective equipment in short supply, personal care workers and direct support workers face daily threats to their health as they tend to older and disabled Mainers in private homes and small group homes.

Local & State

Some taxpayers get shut out of stimulus, prompting challenge to federal law

by Randy Billings April 28, 2020April 28, 2020

Anyone who doesn’t have a Social Security number or is married to someone who doesn’t is ineligible to receive payments. That includes many immigrants who have tax ID numbers.

American Journal, Forecaster Opinion, Lakes Region Weekly

Here’s Something: Maine ingenuity aiding coronavirus fight

by John Balentine April 28, 2020April 27, 2020

Many residents would probably be surprised with just how much manufacturing is taking place in Maine. Sure, we hear a lot about well known, large scale operations such as L.L.Bean, Poland Spring and General Dynamics, which are awe inspiring and jaw dropping in scope, but we have many small and medium sized companies providing awesome […]

Forecaster Opinion

Mainewhile: Fill in the blanks by chronicling a unique journey

by Heather D. Martin April 28, 2020April 27, 2020

Paul Romer, the Nobel Prize-winning economist, once famously said, “A crisis is a terrible thing to waste.” Now, please don’t misinterpret that as being happy about this state of affairs, let alone having wished for it. If any of us could make this virus disappear, I am quite certain we would. However, as eradication does […]

Health, Local & State, News

Medical practices try to keep up with crucial childhood vaccinations during pandemic

by Joe Lawlor April 27, 2020April 28, 2020

Pediatricians say the most important vaccinations are those given from birth to 2 years of age.

Local & State, News

South Portland police officer strikes chord with tune about COVID-19

by Dennis Hoey April 27, 2020April 28, 2020

Hundreds of people have begun sharing the Facebook recording, ‘Disinfectant Blues,’ which was written, produced and sung by South Portland High School Resource Officer Al Giusto.