They have helped many small businesses weather the pandemic while keeping themselves and customers safe.
opinion
Insight: Climate crisis not getting a wartime response
A World War II era energy project stands in sharp contrast to Maine’s slow progress on offshore wind.
The Maine Millennial: When back to school feels like Russian roulette
Colleges and universities are taking a big risk by reopening while the coronavirus is still spreading.
AFL-CIO: This Labor Day, let’s work to elect a pro-labor senator
Maine’s Sen. Susan Collins has supported policies that hurt Maine workers and their families.
Commentary: Maine needs to repair its child welfare system again
Overuse of foster care has traumatic effects on children and families.
Maine Voices: Grandmother would know how to face this pandemic
A member of a practical generation that didn’t complain, this writer’s grandmother would have met the crisis head-on.
Our View: The many deaths from COVID-19 cannot be wished away
President Trump has no plan to stop the deaths from the novel coronavirus, so he’s trying to make them disappear.
Maine Voices: Inmates need to prepare for life after prison
Maine should have more pre-release centers where prisoners can develop skills that they will need once they leave custody.
Maeghan Maloney: Teens and young adults need to know the dangers of vaping
A lot of young people aren’t aware that vape and e-cigarette products pose a serious threat to their health.
Our View: Challenges facing lobster industry should stay in the spotlight
The industry, besieged with short- and long-term struggles, got a lot of attention last week. It needs to continue.