Lawmakers should forgo time off and work on automatic forgiveness of small PPP loans, commercial rent and mortgage relief and more funding support.
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Commentary: Maine’s renewable-energy industry gets a double shot in the arm
Major new solar and offshore wind projects help position us as a hub to start, grow and maintain energy businesses.
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The humble Farmer: Having a hand with the chores frees me up for deep thoughts
Such as: Why do I keep dreaming about losing my car? And what do I get out of watching chases on YouTube?
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Lawsuit against its ex-CEO keeps #MeToo on McDonald’s menu
Strong policies governing employee behavior are important. But they are effective only if they are enforced.
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Commentary: What people fear most about ‘cancel culture’
A new survey shows that rising numbers of Americans are clamming up, regardless of age, race or even politics.
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Our View: Across Maine, nation, rise in hunger should set off alarm bells
Millions of Americans are having trouble putting food on the table, and things could get much worse if nothing is done.
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Commentary: Maine’s senators must stand firm against sending envoy to Belarus
A Mainer who lived there as a Fulbright Scholar advises waiting until the departure of the dictatorship’s president, who is violently suppressing widespread protests.
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Maine Voices: Kamala Harris graduated from university founded by Maine man
Union Gen. Oliver Otis Howard saw education for former slaves as the best way to ensure they could be informed voters.
Posted inTimes Record Opinion
A COVID-19 vaccine needs the public’s trust – and Russia is risking that
THE CONVERSATION — Russia’s announcement that a fast-tracked COVID-19 vaccine is registered there, with plans for quick distribution in the general population this fall, is being condemned by scientists worldwide. Findings from scientific studies of this vaccine, named “Sputnik V,” are not available. Large safety and efficacy trials are only now getting underway. But despite […]
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The longer we’re isolated, the less productive we get
COVID-19 is getting old – particularly for employees who’ve been working from home for months. That’s the finding of a Wall Street Journal article, “Companies Start to Think Remote Work Isn’t So Great After All.” Early on, when millions stopped commuting and started working from home, many companies saw good results. Work was getting done. […]