If the shipyard can’t implement the physical distancing measures needed to ensure workers’ safety, it needs to close.
Op-Eds
Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Bill Nemitz: Goodbye, from a kid with a guitar, to one of the best songwriters ever
Amid so much sadness, John Prine leaves us the vivid memories of life.
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Commentary: Protecting Maine inmates from virus could expose abuse victims to harm
Each release plan must assess how the proposed bail modifications or furlough would affect the safety of a given abuse victim.
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Douglas Rooks: It’s not always easy to define ‘essential’
Deciding which businesses can stay open in a crisis is far from straightforward.
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Maine Voices: COVID maps don’t tell the whole story about where virus has spread
Health officials and the media should do a better job of conveying crucial information about the true number of cases.
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Commentary: Economy will come back when COVID crisis passes – but emissions don’t have to
Let’s help put Maine back to work by investing in an infrastructure that is cleaner and more resilient yet has a lower operating cost.
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George Smith: Trump rollbacks and repeals important protections for our environment
The president has eliminated almost 100 environmental rules and regulations.
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Good Shepherd president: Scarcity caused by COVID crisis is daily reality for food-insecure Mainers
We must allow this experience to give us the empathy needed to inspire change.
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Scholars Strategy Network: Fill out that census form
A correct count of residents is critical, especially for rural areas.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Protect yourself from COVID-era cyber attacks
The coronavirus outbreak has created opportunities for cyber criminals looking for weaknesses in the system.