Our View: Congress enters the fight on COVID-19

Our View

Published
March 26, 2020

Our View: Congress enters the fight on COVID-19

But the largest aid package in history will probably not be enough to offset the economic damage caused by the novel coronavirus outbreak.
Published
March 25, 2020

Our View: The coronavirus is giving us a choice

We can have a shorter disruption now, or a much worse one later.
Published
March 24, 2020

Our View: Waterville’s secret meetings are no way to govern

Even a disease outbreak doesn't excuse a municipality's violation of the state's public meeting law.
Published
March 23, 2020

Our View: During crisis, help yourself by helping others

"Social distancing" doesn't mean you can't make life better for the people around you.
Published
March 20, 2020

Our View: US response to coronavirus falling behind in key areas

The Trump administration must act to end the shortage of necessary health care equipment and supplies.
Published
March 19, 2020

Our View: Don’t forget Maine food service workers when crisis ends

It's important to shut down restaurants and bars to slow the growth of COVID-19, but it comes with a cost.
Published
March 18, 2020

Our View: Maine’s homeless, incarcerated vulnerable during outbreak

Officials must take steps now to protect Mainers who can't go home right now.
Published
March 17, 2020

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.
Published
March 16, 2020

Our View: ‘Food shaming’ law just one step in fighting student hunger

Free school meals should be available for all students.
Published
March 15, 2020

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.