Until June 5, public comment is being taken on a proposal that would require a permit to feed bears and finally eliminate permits.
opinion
Maine Voices: Expanded outdoor dining must make room for public in public spaces
As cities move to enable restaurant patrons to socially distance while eating outside, they should be mindful of equity.
Our View: Remove barriers to improve school meals programs
The outbreak forced schools to adapt, and the results show the worth of providing meals for all kids, no questions asked.
Commentary: We’re paying a steep price for not investing in science
Chicago Tribune (TNS)
The Maine Millennial: Life during the wildlife rebellion
As humanity retreats in the face of COVID-19, the animal kingdom is on the march into a Buxton backyard.
Jim Fossel: Complex politics behind statewide corridor vote
Democrats and Republicans haven’t clearly split along party lines on a referendum aimed at blocking a western Maine power project.
Commentary: Coronavirus tracing apps could reshape surveillance as we know it
Los Angeles Times (TNS)
The View From Here: There’s no magic switch for Maine’s economy
Maine’s economy was shut down by a global pandemic, not by a superpower-equipped governor.
Our View: Federal aid needed on state and local level
Congress needs to act quickly to prevent massive public-sector layoffs and vital service cuts.
View from Away: Protect health care whistleblowers so they can protect us
Los Angeles Times (TNS)