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Editorials, Opinion

Our View: Maine on right track with COVID election plans

by The Editorial Board April 14, 2020September 14, 2020

The state of Wisconsin just showed the nation how not to conduct an election during a pandemic.

Health, Local & State, News

Belfast long-term care facility with COVID-19 outbreak has a history of health violations

by Randy Billings April 14, 2020April 14, 2020

The Commons at Tall Pines, where 23 people have tested positive, did not substantially meet program requirements in 2018 or 2019.

Op-eds, Opinion

Maine education chief: Teaching your kids at home is tough – we’re all finding our way

by Pender Makin Special to the Press Herald April 14, 2020April 14, 2020

The state Department of Education and Maine educators are here to help parents and families during this unprecedented experience.

Maine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: Thank medical workers by helping to make sure they get paid

by Michael Curtis, M.D., and Margaret Curtis, M.D. Special to the Press Herald April 14, 2020April 13, 2020

At least 15% of the total federal bailout should focus on health care organizations.

Local & State, Nation & World

Trump says he, not governors, will decide on easing guidelines

by ZEKE MILLER and JILL COLVIN Associated Press April 13, 2020April 14, 2020

Under the Constitution, public health and safety is primarily the domain of state and local officials. It was not clear what, if any, authority Trump could use to overrule their decisions.

Times Record

BIW says it will stay open despite plea from 72 lawmakers

by Kathleen O'Brien April 13, 2020April 14, 2020

Legislators acknowledged steps the shipyard has taken to protect workers, such as requiring workers to wear face masks, halting the use of private vans for commuting, and sanitizing workspaces, but said additional measures must be taken to protect public health.