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Another View: Challenge to CMP plan is not ‘liberal versus conservative’ issue

by Theodore Wood Special to the Press Herald March 18, 2020March 18, 2020

The Mainers who oppose the corridor have legitimate concerns about a proposal by a foreign-owned company that has a history of questionable practices.

Maine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: Working at home effectively takes more than just a laptop

by Arthur Fink Special to the Press Herald March 18, 2020March 17, 2020

Employees practicing ‘social distancing’ – and their managers – face new issues of accessibility, staff cohesion, child care, information flow and accountability.

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: In aging places, coronavirus is a huge threat

by Justin Fox Bloomberg Opinion March 17, 2020March 17, 2020

Nations, states – including Maine – and counties where a large share of the population is older than 65 face big challenges as the disease spreads.

Editorials, Opinion

Our View: Action needed to slow virus’ rapid spread

by The Editorial Board March 17, 2020March 16, 2020

Social distancing is the best way to protect public health, even if it’s bad for the economy.

Maine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: Ireland helped unite Europe, and Ireland should stay with Europe

by Robert F. Lyons Special to the Press Herald March 17, 2020March 16, 2020

There’s no better time than St. Patrick’s Day to contemplate the mark left on the world by another saint: Columbanus, the first to voice the concept of the ‘whole of Europe.’