As planting season looms, the state’s farmers wonder what to plant, how much to plant and how to sell it safely.
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Maine Voices: Let’s enjoy Maine’s outdoors responsibly during COVID crisis
Lawmakers can help by investing in the federal and state programs that make public lands available.
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Douglas Rooks: After a period of calm, politics returns amid the coronavirus
A protest this week made its point, but did so irresponsibly.
Posted inMaine, News
Fear of virus exposure keeping many Mainers from going to doctors and hospitals
Some who need treatment for appendicitis, chest pains or stroke-like symptoms are reluctant to seek it, putting their long-term health at risk, doctors say.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Social distancing is flattening Maine’s COVID curve
Before we see what’s ahead, let’s remember that what we have done so far has saved lives.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Child care centers and essential workers with kids get federal help during pandemic
Maine has received nearly $11 million in federal money to support essential workers and child-care providers during the pandemic.
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The Virus Diaries: Chaplain’s duties go on during the pandemic
But the Rev. Paul Marquis must take precautions while administering sacraments to hospital patients during the virus outbreak.
Posted inNation & World
U.S. adds cameras at Mexico border despite drop in crossings
The Pentagon sent 60 mobile surveillance cameras and 540 more troops to the border this month.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Owners of Maine small businesses cite shortfalls in coronavirus aid program
Another round of funding for the Paycheck Protection Program is coming, but some struggling business owners say it won’t help them.
Posted inMaine, Religion and Values
‘The Ramadan spirit’: Maine’s Muslim community prepares for holy month in quarantine
Ramadan begins Thursday evening, and Friday is the first day of fasting.