A Nobel Prize-winning economist’s proposal – test essential workers daily, test the rest of us every two weeks – sets up a framework for gathering the data we need to make a decision
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Our View: Maine is not alone in pandemic crisis
A worldwide recession on the heels of a global pandemic has as much impact here as do the choices made in Augusta.
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Stores may reopen in June, but will shoppers return?
Retailers are likely to make permanent changes in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic to promote consumers’ safety and confidence.
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Maine’s clean-energy progress stopped cold by coronavirus
Risk of infection stalls near-term growth for rooftop solar, heat pumps and energy audits and could slow momentum on the state’s climate fight.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: It’s time to start a U.S. Health Corps
Built on a national service model, the program would address looming health care shortages while preparing for the inevitable next pandemic.
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Maine Voices: Forecasts of a looming economic depression are greatly exaggerated
The Fed is showing that it’s willing to go to great lengths to mitigate COVID-19’s impact.
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Sen. Collins: Aid package will limit COVID-19’s economic damage
Maine’s senior senator outlines some high points in the bill that aims to keep workers and businesses afloat while normal operations are on hold.
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The View From Here: Waiting for the shaking to stop
Coronavirus is a disaster that is testing us in ways with which we have no experience.
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Unemployment claims in Maine surpassed February’s total in just 3 days this week
Nearly 5,000 Mainers have claimed unemployment since Sunday, putting Maine on track to surpass the highest weekly total since the Great Recession.
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As virus spreads, Maine’s economy struggles
From falling stock prices to canceled orders and disappearing customers, the state’s businesses are taking a big hit.