One lesson is understanding that government can’t do it all. There has to be a communitywide commitment to understanding the disease.
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Commentary: Nationwide, K-12 schools need more state, federal help to reopen safely
They are trying to support students through distance learning, safely resume in-person instruction and help them catch up.
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Maine Voices: Biden’s relief bill – good economics, even better politics?
The proposal provides a safety net to businesses, workers and local governments and supports a ‘whole of government’ strategy to control and end the pandemic.
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Our View: Maine Sens. Collins, King on right side of impeachment vote
But the acquittal leaves too many unanswered questions for the country to be able to move on.
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Maine Voices: ‘Blue carbon’ coastal ecosystems provide important path to a green future
The tens of thousands of acres of salt marshes and eelgrass meadows in Maine are serving a vital function in mitigating climate change.
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Leonard Pitts: Rebel Republicans who rebuke Trump need new, saner party
Relatives call one lawmaker a member of ‘the devil’s army,’ while party officials vilify other apostates.
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Our View: George Smith’s love of Maine is his legacy
The columnist, who died last week at 72, worked tirelessly to make his state a better place.
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Commentary: Permanent resolution is possible in Maine state and tribal relations
To show good faith in implementing its treaty obligations, the state must create a fifth constitutional office where tribal issues and concerns could be respectfully addressed.
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Maine Voices: Conforming to federal PPP law will help Maine’s strapped small businesses
If the Legislature will not protect all taxpayers, they should at least implement Gov. Mills’ suggestion and protect those who borrowed less than $1 million.
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Maine Voices: State legislators face difficult decisions, historic choices
What values will Maine’s budget reflect – social justice or fear and repression?