We are social creatures who cannot easily handle life without human contact. Fortunately, there are steps we can take to stay connected.
Op-Eds
Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Noah Smith: How to limit hoarding and keep America’s hands clean
Bloomberg Opinion (TNS)
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Maine Observer: Living without toilet paper is nothing new
A strategically placed catalog was once used for more than mail-order shopping.
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Jim Fossel: Old-fashioned democracy threatened by novel virus
The New England town meeting form of government has survived for centuries, but it may not outlive the coronavirus response..
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The Maine Millennial: Bridging the social distancing gaps
Neighbors can still rely on neighbors when other supports fall through.
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Gina Barreca: Even in a coronavirus crisis, laughter is the best medicine
The Hartford Courant (TNS)
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Commentary: ‘Our health care system is about to become completely overwhelmed’
An emergency physician with roots in Maine describes ‘a turning point’ on the COVID-19 unit of the out-of-state ER where she works.
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Commentary: We need a better coronavirus education plan
Los Angeles Times (TNS)
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Commentary: How to make decisions about non-urgent care in the face of COVID-19
Deciding how, when and whether to seek care? Consult your health care provider first.
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Carl P. Leubsdorf: Trump has his crisis moment as president
The Dallas Morning News (TNS)