Eat out a little more often. Buy gift cards. And if you visit a local business, take the proper precautions so others will feel safe there.
Op-Eds
Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Commentary: Will lockdowns really kill more people than COVID-19 itself?
Tribune News Service (TNS)
Bureau of Veterans’ Services: How to remember our heroes this Memorial Day
Most formal events have been canceled, but there are still ways to honor those who gave their lives in defense of the country.
Bill Nemitz: After the pandemic of 2020, make it Maine’s 201st birthday bash
The state’s bicentennial celebration, already disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, will have to wait until next year.
Maine Compass: We’re all in this attic together
The root of all responses to crises lies in community.
Sen. Dow, Rep. Dillingham: Let’s take pride in and support BIW
Instead of trying to score political points during this crisis, Maine legislators should strive to secure more work for the shipyard.
Maine Voices: Maine manufacturing highlights importance of domestic supply chain
Preserving our manufacturing base protects our people – both in terms of public health and financial security.
Douglas Rooks: State House can’t be shut much longer
Lawmakers can return to work safely – with some changes.
Maine Voices: Women’s leadership during pandemic crisis has lessons for men
Effective officials have exhibited humility in the face of a novel coronavirus and the inner strength to take hard actions.
Sen. Hamper: Looming Maine budget crisis calls for old-fashioned solutions
Instead of drawing down the Rainy Day Fund or becoming depending on federal handouts, we must accept a smaller state government.