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Op-eds, Opinion

Insight: Market crash could be silver lining in coronavirus response

by Harold Pollack Special to The Washington Post March 15, 2020March 14, 2020

If wealthy people weren’t seeing their stocks lose value, we might still be downplaying the pandemic risk.

Editorials, Opinion

Our View: Everyone has a role to play in limiting spread of coronavirus

by The Editorial Board March 13, 2020March 12, 2020

It’s time for Mainers to show what good neighbors we are.

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: Maine voters want children immunized – here’s how psychology can help make that happen

by Russell D. Shilling Special to the Press Herald March 13, 2020March 12, 2020

Establishing incentives, setting up reminders and removing financial and logistical barriers can motivate people to get their kids vaccinated.

Portland Forecaster

City prepares for potential of coronavirus

by Michael Kelley March 10, 2020March 10, 2020

The coronavirus has not impacted travel into or out of Portland, but has caused city and school officials to increase daily sanitizing.

Health, Local & State, News

Maine bill would exempt online charter schools from vaccine requirements

by Scott Thistle March 9, 2020March 9, 2020

Lawmakers took public testimony Monday on a bill that would exempt online charter schools from a new vaccine requirement that eliminates philosophical and religious exemptions.

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: Maine has rare second chance to invest in healthy kids, productive workforce

by Dennis Keschl and Linda Sanborn Special to the Press Herald March 4, 2020March 3, 2020

Bipartisan L.D. 1961 would secure our share of the 1998 tobacco settlement for its original intent: reducing youth smoking and improving public health.

Editorials, Opinion

Our View: Prepare for coronavirus with common sense, clean hands

by The Editorial Board March 3, 2020March 2, 2020

To reduce your risk of getting sick, wash up, get a flu shot and don’t touch your face. And no, you don’t need a mask.

The Forecaster

Falmouth preparing in event coronavirus emerges

March 2, 2020March 3, 2020

FALMOUTH —Falmouth officials announced they have an emergency preparedness plan in place that covers mass outbreaks in the event the coronavirus, or COVID 19, emerges locally. Town Manager Nathan Poore, Council Chairwoman Amy Kuhn and Fire Chief Howard Rice are meeting regularly to discuss and monitor the situation, it was announced on the town’s website. […]