The incident should be a wake-up call about how to recognize and prevent this serious infection.
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Our View: Tough clean air standards will help Mainers breathe easier
The EPA and some Republicans are trying to slow down action on ozone standards, but Mainers are stepping up.
Our View: Calls for Rep. Hamann’s ouster too much, too soon
His chief critic has been guilty of the same kind of vile and inflammatory rhetoric.
Our View: Solar bill remains best path forward
The option on the table Wednesday is the same as the one that passed by wide margins in June.
Our View: Cuts threaten already hobbled public health
The LePage administration has shown little interest in public health, making it imperative that others do.
Our View: Sen. Collins’ vote helps avoid health care calamity
Now Congress should look for ways to make health care less costly and easier to access for all Americans.
Our View: Trump disrupts military — transgender troops don’t
His tweeted ban demostrates the pitfalls of trying to make policy in 140 characters.
Our View: Lawmakers should back cellphone, tobacco bans
Using regulation to keep people from endangering lives is exactly was legislators should be doing.
Our View: Ineffective and harmful, flame retardants have no place in Maine
The chemicals meant for safety don’t slow fires, and have been linked to health problems.
Our View: Regional climate compact victim of its own success
If regulators don’t lower the carbon cap, we will miss out on the benefits of efficiency projects.