In the meantime, more Mainers should fill out their forms, to reduce pressure on census workers in a challenging year.
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Maine Voices: Women’s leadership during pandemic crisis has lessons for men
Effective officials have exhibited humility in the face of a novel coronavirus and the inner strength to take hard actions.
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Commentary: How to make COVID restrictions easier to swallow
Nobody likes masks or social distancing. But everybody can be nudged.
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Leonard Pitts: Do COVID deniers even know what the truth is?
The president’s announced use of an unproven treatment is just the latest example of people lying to us, and to themselves.
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Our View: Oversight of Maine State Police ‘fusion center’ way overdue
A longtime trooper’s allegations regarding a secretive state police intelligence unit demand answers.
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Sen. Hamper: Looming Maine budget crisis calls for old-fashioned solutions
Instead of drawing down the Rainy Day Fund or becoming depending on federal handouts, we must accept a smaller state government.
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Maine Voices: Pandemic underscores urgency of taking action on climate change
The toll of coronavirus is a lesson to us in the high cost of delay.
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Our View: Steps to make social connection safer
Even though the virus is still spreading, people can expand their social circle if they are careful.
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Commentary: Let’s work toward shutting down Maine’s bear feeding program
Until June 5, public comment is being taken on a proposal that would require a permit to feed bears and finally eliminate permits.
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Maine Voices: Expanded outdoor dining must make room for public in public spaces
As cities move to enable restaurant patrons to socially distance while eating outside, they should be mindful of equity.