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Commentary: Hunter orange saves lives. So do masks. Please wear both.

by Jennifer Haas Special to the Press Herald November 13, 2020November 13, 2020

People will follow mandates to avoid being shot, but they won’t adhere to them to avoid infection.

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

The virus could be anywhere, so the only way to fight it is to behave as if it were everywhere.

by Tyler Cowen Bloomberg Opinion November 4, 2020November 4, 2020

The coming fights over cost and access to COVID treatments are guaranteed to displease most Americans.

by The Editorial Board November 3, 2020November 2, 2020

With coronavirus infections on the rise, it makes sense to slow the scheduled reopenings of some businesses.

by Thomas J. Bollyky and Stewart M. Patrick Special to the Los Angeles Times November 3, 2020November 3, 2020

As lethal as this coronavirus has been, a novel influenza – for example – could be worse.

by The Editorial Board October 29, 2020October 29, 2020

But as cases here rise, we should remember to remain vigilant.

by Matthew Wellington and Anthony Allen Special to the Press Herald October 28, 2020October 28, 2020

The key to reopening safely, and staying open, is to protect our health.

by Victoria Hugo-Vidal October 25, 2020October 24, 2020

Getting infected with the coronavirus can have serious health effects even for those who survive.

by Kini-Ana Tinkham and Leslie Forstadt Special to the Press Herald October 21, 2020October 21, 2020

The Maine Resilience Building Network is starting a conversation that will affect our state’s economic and public health.

by The Editorial Board October 20, 2020October 19, 2020

Managing schools during a pandemic is hard enough without artificial deadlines on spending.