For more than a century, the influenza pandemic of 1918-19 was the deadliest in our history, a record that will soon be broken by COVID.
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Our View: Losing patience with Maine’s COVID surge
Even the usually reassuring Dr. Nirav Shah is telling us that things are bad and are going to get worse.
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Our View: Anti-mask parents are teaching the wrong lessons
If we don’t want our kids to act out, be selfish or refuse to listen to instructions, then we shouldn’t behave that way, either.
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Maine Voices: We’re not guessing about safety, effectiveness of COVID vaccines
They’ve been put to the test by duly skeptical scientists, and the findings are unmistakable: They save lives.
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Our View: Don’t delay vaccine mandate for Maine health care workers
There are too many health care workers who come into contact with too many vulnerable people to wait any longer.
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Maine Voices: Stop coddling COVID vaccine resisters
Too many people are getting seriously ill and dying for us to be worried about the feelings of those who won’t accept a free vaccination.
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Our View: Return to full-time school is something for Maine to celebrate
Mask requirements should not detract from a positive development for families and the economy.
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Our View: Three Portland restaurants lead the way on vaccine proof
Other businesses are going to need to follow their lead, as COVID spreads among stubborn vaccine skeptics.
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Maine Voices: It’s time to lower financial barriers to vaccination
The Maine delegation can help by supporting Protecting Seniors Through Immunization, letting those on Medicare access all recommended shots at no extra cost.
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Maine Voices: You have the chance to live – seize it
A Bridgton woman’s family history is a lesson in the impact on the loved ones left behind when otherwise-rational adults refuse vaccination.