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Maine Voices: A doctor writes an informed prescription for coronavirus

by Kathryn Brouillette, M.D. Special to the Press Herald April 29, 2020April 29, 2020

Accept that we won’t see a cure or a return to normal life any time soon, says a physician who’s been caring for patients at Maine Med.

by Edison Liu, M.D. Special to the Press Herald April 28, 2020April 28, 2020

There is a path forward to save lives and restart the economy.

by Justin Alfond Special to the Telegram April 26, 2020April 27, 2020

Since kids can’t access nutritious meals at their school’s cafeteria, new networks have had to organize.

by Rev. Richard Killmer Special to the Press Herald April 25, 2020April 24, 2020

Comparing the response to the virus by Canada and by the U.S. is illuminating and instructive.

by William H. Slavick Special to the Press Herald April 24, 2020September 14, 2020

Campaigns – for president and Congress – are not bothering to acknowledge our critical situation or address its causes and remedies.

by Elizabeth Ehrenfeld and Todd Towle Special to the Press Herald April 23, 2020April 22, 2020

Lawmakers can help by investing in the federal and state programs that make public lands available.

by David Libby Special to the Press Herald April 22, 2020April 21, 2020

Honest and positive discussions can help reduce kids’ anxiety and provide valuable lessons.

by Jonathan J. West Special to the Press Herald April 21, 2020April 20, 2020

A restaurant has to close, but gas stations sell food, liquor and coffee, and discounted Easter candy is a big draw at big-box stores.

by Douglas Bonacum Special to the Press Herald April 20, 2020April 20, 2020

Many of the rules that helped make life manageable in a sub apply in our current situation.

by Eben MIller Special to the Telegram April 19, 2020April 19, 2020

Then as now – and in surprising ways – illness shaped the way that people live and die.