Once a safe, effective vaccine is developed, the hard part begins.
Editorials
Our View: Sen. Collins, fellow Republicans need to get serious on COVID bill
Since Republican senators have developed no relief plan, they need to craft legislation that can attract enough Democratic votes to pass.
Our View: Heading into the fall, the U.S. needs fast, easy COVID testing
A new kind of test sacrificing some accuracy for speed could be just what is called for.
Our View: Maine Republicans playing games with special session
The Legislature can’t come back to finish its work because the minority party wants to control the agenda.
View from Away: Allowing Sturgis rally to go on puts nation at risk
Star Tribune (Minneapolis) (TNS)
Our View: Tourism-related COVID cases warrant close scrutiny
Meanwhile, everyone in Maine, visitor and resident alike, should act as if the virus is around.
Our View: ‘Sleep Out’ has delivered a powerful message
Homeless activists and city officials should now negotiate an end to the 2-week-old encampment.
Our View: Maine will lose out if census is cut short
The Trump administration plans to end in-person counting early.
View from Away: Life on Mars? The science-affirming mission we need right now
The Baltimore Sun (TNS)
Our View: Maine school plans must proceed with caution
Districts have the ‘green light’ from the state to reopen – if they can meet strict public health guidelines.