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MaineHousing director: Congress, president need to help keep Mainers housed during COVID crisis

by Daniel Brennan Special to the Press Herald December 10, 2020December 9, 2020

Residents across the state are counting on the COVID-19 Rental Relief Program, which will run out Dec. 31 without more funding.

by Leonard Pitts Jr. The Miami Herald December 9, 2020January 6, 2021

Despite 2020, or maybe because of it, the humanity of the season endures.

by Brian Riedl Special to The Washington Post December 9, 2020December 8, 2020

They’re gambling our nation’s fiscal solvency on low interest rates.

by Joseph W. Gauld Special to the Press Herald December 9, 2020December 9, 2020

If you are a parent who is not satisfied with your relationship with your kids, recommit yourself to preparing them for life.

by The Editorial Board December 9, 2020December 8, 2020

COVID is forcing lawmakers to make changes that will make it easier for Maine residents to get involved in their government.

by Tyler Cowen Bloomberg Opinion December 9, 2020December 8, 2020

Vaccines should be available to the public while the government evaluates whether to authorize their use in an emergency.

by Bloomberg Opinion December 9, 2020December 8, 2020

Republicans in Congress should join in defeating the chief executive’s veto threat against a crucial defense bill.

by Francis Wilkinson Bloomberg Opinion December 8, 2020December 7, 2020

There is agreement that enforcement needs to improve, but it doesn’t have to be so brutal.

by Anna Kellar Special to the Press Herald December 8, 2020December 7, 2020

The challenges of our COVID election have underscored the need for online registration and an easy-to-use voter website.

by Katie Dealy Special to the Chicago Tribune December 8, 2020December 7, 2020

The countries that have kept their kids in school have made it a national priority, sending consistent messages and sacrificing other conveniences.