It’s been a long summer, but we’re happy you can visit again without having to quarantine.
public health
Our View: The many deaths from COVID-19 cannot be wished away
President Trump has no plan to stop the deaths from the novel coronavirus, so he’s trying to make them disappear.
Maeghan Maloney: Teens and young adults need to know the dangers of vaping
A lot of young people aren’t aware that vape and e-cigarette products pose a serious threat to their health.
Our View: Millinocket wedding outbreak shows why COVID rules matter
Infections linked to one event have spread across the state.
Our View: Mainers should have a plan to cast their 2020 ballot
People should start thinking now about how they plan to vote in an unprecedented time.
Insight: Not our Pearl Harbor, but our Somme
World War I’s bloodiest battle denotes the scope of the societal shifts necessary to combat COVID.
League of Women Voters leader: Maine senators must press for investment in election security
Thanks to mail-in voting, our state’s primary went smoothly, but Maine – and the nation – are running out of time to ensure every voter can cast a ballot safely.
Our View: Now is no time to give up on COVID-19 measures
As the summer slips away, Congress should step up and pass a meaningful relief bill for the tourism industry.
The Maine Millennial: Living in the first 10 minutes of a disaster movie
Four months into the COVID crisis, we are finding out which of February’s ‘emergency measures’ are now ‘lifestyle changes.’
Maine Voices: In school reopening debate, nobody’s asking, ‘What about the teachers?’
We don’t want to cobble together science labs or history lectures online, but at least we’ll stay alive if we do.