Social distancing is the best way to protect public health, even if it’s bad for the economy.
Editorials
Our View: Action needed to slow virus’ rapid spread
Social distancing is the best way to protect public health, even if it’s bad for the economy.
Our View: ‘Food shaming’ law just one step in fighting student hunger
Free school meals should be available for all students.
Our View: Virus testing failure has consequences
Maine’s economy and the nation’s will take a beating because we didn’t prepare for this outbreak.
View from Away: How not to protect the economy from a coronavirus downturn
Los Angeles Times (TNS)
Our View: Everyone has a role to play in limiting spread of coronavirus
It’s time for Mainers to show what good neighbors we are.
Our View: Lawmakers right to tweak Maine’s vaccine law
Voters overwhelmingly support immunization requirements, but diseases can’t spread among online-only students.
View from Away: Will coronavirus kill the handshake?
Los Angeles Times (TNS)
Our View: Clear, complete communication needed in outbreak
As testing in Maine ramps up, the state CDC rebounds after initially falling short.
Our View: Shrinking Long Creek a good first step
A bill that would fund community-based treatment programs would cut the juvenile corrections population in half.