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Commentary: Help close the Maine broadband gap – vote for expansion bond

by John Dougherty Special to the Press Herald June 30, 2020June 29, 2020

The pandemic has made clear that reliable and affordable internet is a necessity for our livelihood, our education, our health care and our economy.

by Natalie Davidson Special to the Press Herald June 20, 2020June 19, 2020

A national solution is needed to ensure that cost or lack of infrastructure won’t keep kids from accessing broadband.

by The Editorial Board May 21, 2020May 20, 2020

In the meantime, more Mainers should fill out their forms, to reduce pressure on census workers in a challenging year.

by Scott Klinger Special to the Press Herald May 2, 2020May 1, 2020

Only USPS has the capacity to provide the affordable delivery needed by our state, with its large share of senior and rural residents.

by The Editorial Board April 19, 2020April 19, 2020

Sparse development will not protect people from a very contagious virus.

by David Trahan Special to the Press Herald April 17, 2020April 17, 2020

They are small businesses that can easily implement policies meant to prevent the spread of COVID.

by The Editorial Board April 8, 2020April 7, 2020

An accurate count not only helps Maine get the resources it deserves, but also tells future generations so much about our lives.

by The Editorial Board March 31, 2020March 31, 2020

The safest strategy is to stay home, and practice social distancing.

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.

by Julie Dumont Rabinowitz Special to the Press Herald February 19, 2020February 19, 2020

The Transportation and Climate Initiative will raise gasoline costs, unfairly burdening rural Mainers and the working poor.