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The Maine Millennial: You don’t have to be a superhero to save a life

by Victoria Hugo-Vidal July 5, 2020July 4, 2020

Blood is always needed, but donors are not always easy to find.

by Abraham J. Peck Special to the Press Herald June 11, 2020June 11, 2020

When will we act to correct the hatred and injustice that have cost so many lives?

by Orlando E. Delogu Special to the Press Herald June 9, 2020June 9, 2020

The president’s Maine visit shows how his ‘open up’ rhetoric encourages people to flout pandemic control regulations.

by The Editorial Board May 31, 2020May 30, 2020

In counties where the coronavirus is spreading, it makes sense to keep people safe.

by Kathleen Fairfield, M.D., MPH, DrPH Special to the Press Herald May 15, 2020May 15, 2020

Both K-12 and post-secondary institutions should develop screening, sanitizing, testing and technology strategies.

by The Editorial Board May 14, 2020May 13, 2020

The word is out in COVID hot spots that we’ve loosened our rules on barbers and stylists.

by Nicholas Charron Special to the Press Herald May 13, 2020May 13, 2020

Sweden’s much-touted relaxed approach has been enabled by progressive social policies, says a Maine native who now teaches in the Nordic country.

by Eve Allegra Raimon Special to the Press Herald May 12, 2020May 12, 2020

It’s becoming clear how much elected officials have embraced coverups and silencing as a strategy to manage the COVID crisis.

Showing that you care for the wellbeing of others has been twisted into a cause for pointless rebellion.

by Anya Fetcher Special to the Press Herald May 1, 2020May 1, 2020

It’s important to make sure that the post-pandemic ‘new normal’ includes clearer skies and healthier lives.