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Maine Voices: A doctor writes an informed prescription for coronavirus

by Kathryn Brouillette, M.D. Special to the Press Herald April 29, 2020April 29, 2020

Accept that we won’t see a cure or a return to normal life any time soon, says a physician who’s been caring for patients at Maine Med.

by The Editorial Board April 28, 2020April 27, 2020

There will be no quick fix to the damage caused by COVID-19.

by Edison Liu, M.D. Special to the Press Herald April 28, 2020April 28, 2020

There is a path forward to save lives and restart the economy.

by The Editorial Board April 19, 2020April 18, 2020

Sparse development will not protect people from a very contagious virus.

by Josh Frances Special to the Press Herald April 10, 2020April 10, 2020

They’ve worked assiduously to prepare for catastrophic events, and they’ve achieved effective results on tight budgets.

by The Editorial Board April 9, 2020April 8, 2020

Data suggest that we are doing the only thing that’s known to work against the spread of this disease.

by Tora Johnson, Patrick Cunningham and Matthew Bampton Special to the Press Herald April 8, 2020April 8, 2020

Health officials and the media should do a better job of conveying crucial information about the true number of cases.

by The Editorial Board April 7, 2020April 6, 2020

A simple homemade mask demonstrates an understanding that we’re all in this together.

by Everett "Brownie" Carson Special to the Press Herald April 4, 2020April 6, 2020

The former governor nearly eradicated public health nursing in Maine, putting the state at a disadvantage as it prepares for and respond to crises.

by Gail Carlson Special to the Press Herald March 31, 2020March 31, 2020

Many toxic substances, some regulated and others not, have an unseen connection to COVID-19.