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Public health

Published
August 24, 2022

Commentary: Scientists love issuing warnings. Here’s one for them.

When it comes to both COVID and climate change, don’t condescend – suggest steps people can take that have a positive impact.
Published
August 18, 2022

CDC head reflects on pandemic response at Freeport forum

Maine CDC Director Dr. Nirav Shah and global health expert Kara Palamountain discussed the current state of the pandemic and other public health topics at a Freeport talk Wednesday evening.
Published
August 11, 2022

Commentary: I’m working in my jammies, and I’m just fine

Mounting concern for remote workers’ health and well-being rings hollow.
Published
August 7, 2022

Brunswick opens cooling shelter to combat heat wave

The Brunswick Parks & Recreation Department opened an air-conditioned space to the public from Thursday through Sunday as the Midcoast confronted dangerously high temperatures.
Published
August 5, 2022

Commentary: Monkeypox is not the next COVID. But it’s spreading from the same failures.

Why do we in the West pay attention only when a disease outbreak directly threatens us?

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Published
August 3, 2022

Commentary: At last, a simple strategy for COVID booster shots

The September rollout of shots tailored to BA.4 and BA.5 could be the beginning of putting the COVID vaccine on an annual schedule.
Published
July 25, 2022

Another View: U.S. needs to get a move on fighting monkeypox

Getting enough vaccine was going to be a problem. But government at all levels was sluggish about preventing current outbreaks.
Published
June 1, 2022

Our View: Don’t forget about COVID this summer

Last year we celebrated Independence Day too soon. We should use this Memorial Day to remember what can happen.
Published
May 18, 2022

Commentary: Omicron is turning out to be a weak vaccine

Unvaccinated people who got COVID last winter have little protection from reinfection, and even vaccinated people might be vulnerable after only a few months.
Published
May 11, 2022

Maine Voices: COVID exacerbated our society’s existing mental health crisis

Seeking help for behavioral health or substance use issues isn’t a sign of weakness. It’s actually a sign of strength.