People at lower risk of COVID-19 are urged to consider donating their time to organizations that can’t close their doors without abandoning the most vulnerable.
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Maine Voices: Virus’ spread shows need to resist ‘profits before people’ trade-off
Many toxic substances, some regulated and others not, have an unseen connection to COVID-19.
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Commentary: In Maine, public health heroes are all around us
Coverage of the shortage of public health nurses left out that the state COVID-19 response has nonetheless been effective and comprehensive.
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Our View: Don’t try to escape COVID by coming to rural Maine
The safest strategy is to stay home, and practice social distancing.
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Our View: Remember, we are all in this together
We’ve been thrown off our routines, robbed of our usual social contacts, and plunged into uncertainty, but there’s help if you need it.
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State treasurer: Maine is ready to meet COVID-19’s economic challenge
The state will use all its financial tools to ease the disruption caused by a global pandemic.
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Insight: Access to outdoors key to COVID-19 response
The health benefits of fresh air and exercise should be part of the public health coronavirus calculus.
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Our View: Broadband is a lifesaver in COVID crisis
Maine’s spotty internet service eliminates safe education options and puts public health at risk.
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Another View: Maine landlords also suffer in COVID-19 disruption
With the courts closed, property owners cannot get the relief that they need and are entitled to by law.
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Sen. Collins: Aid package will limit COVID-19’s economic damage
Maine’s senior senator outlines some high points in the bill that aims to keep workers and businesses afloat while normal operations are on hold.