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Maine Voices: Employers, prepare for pandemic’s next wave – mental health struggles

by Lindy Graham and Celine Frueh Special to the Press Herald December 17, 2020December 17, 2020

Counseling can be the difference between struggling and succeeding at work, and expanding access can be a win-win for businesses and workers.

We may be closer to the end of the pandemic, but we are nowhere near back to normal.

by The Editorial Board December 10, 2020December 9, 2020

Protecting public health isn’t government overreach – it’s government’s job.

by The Editorial Board December 8, 2020December 7, 2020

Another court finds no merit to Rick Savage’s belief that he can defy state public health regulations.

by Katie Dealy Special to the Chicago Tribune December 8, 2020December 8, 2020

The countries that have kept their kids in school have made it a national priority, sending consistent messages and sacrificing other conveniences.

by Betsy Biemann and Keith Bisson Special to the Press Herald December 5, 2020December 7, 2020

Mainers will have to marshal a home-grown public-private response to rescue our economy.

by Victoria Hugo-Vidal November 29, 2020November 29, 2020

It’s no fun, but we know what to do. To keep coronavirus from spreading, we need to stay away from each other.

Coronavirus has compounded the statewide problem that existed before its onset as it attacks EMTs and those training for the service.

by The Editorial Board November 22, 2020November 21, 2020

We can’t do everything we did in previous years, but we can make sure this year’s spending will help local businesses.

by Scott Schiff-Slater Special to the Telegram November 22, 2020November 23, 2020

We stop at stop signs even though they’re annoying, because it helps our society. The same goes for wearing a mask to protect ourselves and others.