The most effective way to attain herd immunity is to capitalize on herd mentality.
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Another View: Biden will have a full agenda on immigration
The new president will have to learn not just from Trump’s mistakes but also from Obama’s.
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Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
New vaccine offers powerful protection against despair
A volunteer vaccinator reports that the threat of the pandemic will be met if enough of us take the shot when it’s our turn.
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The humble Farmer: Not exactly the typical midcoast caroling tableau
As I try to hear the eager young voices over the rattle of my Waterpik, I realize I need a phone call giving me 20 minutes to prepare for visitors.
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Commentary: Modern wood heat finally achieves federal tax equality
Maine’s congressional delegation fought to get wood heat treated fairly by federal tax credits.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
MaineHealth officials: Omnibus package reflects leadership of Maine’s senators
Federal support is critical to ensure that we can maintain access to needed health care in the 11 Maine counties we serve.
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Maine Voices: Reimagining New Year’s resolutions for 2021
Don’t berate yourself; act like your aspirations are already happening; put the ‘shoulds’ away, and be happy with small steps.
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Commentary: 2020 was difficult; it was not the worst year ever
We have ways to give comfort to each other that previous generations never had, and our COVID timetable is far better than the disease scenario they faced.
Posted inTimes Record Opinion
Clearing the air on Bowdoinham Recycling Barn spat
As the owner of the Bowdoinham Recycling Barn, who for over 30 years has leased the building to the town, I write to correct information in relation to the Dec. 23 article, “Bowdoinham selectmen give recycling barn owner options.” Under our agreement, the town has benefited for three decades from a low lease payment, presently […]
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Maine State Music Theatre’s musical wunderkind
“When I was a little kid I’d steal a knitting needle and walk around the house pretending I was conducting,” laughs Ben McNaboe, who grew up in Yarmouth. Today this 28-year-old musical whiz serves as Music Supervisor for both the Maine State Music Theatre and the Fulton Theater in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. He’s no longer pretending. […]