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Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: Time to double down on at-home COVID testing

by Doug Badger The Heritage Foundation February 20, 2021February 19, 2021

Home-based tests could keep millions from spreading the virus because they don’t know they have it.

Bill Nemitz, Maine, News, Op-eds, Opinion

A county commission meeting? Try theater of the absurd

by Bill Nemitz February 19, 2021February 19, 2021

Androscoggin County’s anti-mask resolution is history. Stay tuned for the recall drive.

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: Nationwide, K-12 schools need more state, federal help to reopen safely

by Victoria Jackson and Nicholas Johnson Progressive Media Project February 19, 2021February 18, 2021

They are trying to support students through distance learning, safely resume in-person instruction and help them catch up.

Maine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: Biden’s relief bill – good economics, even better politics?

by Michael Hillard and Michael Cauvel Special to the Press Herald February 19, 2021February 19, 2021

The proposal provides a safety net to businesses, workers and local governments and supports a ‘whole of government’ strategy to control and end the pandemic.

Maine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: ‘Blue carbon’ coastal ecosystems provide important path to a green future

by Beverly Johnson Special to the Press Herald February 18, 2021February 17, 2021

The tens of thousands of acres of salt marshes and eelgrass meadows in Maine are serving a vital function in mitigating climate change.

Op-eds, Opinion

Leonard Pitts: Rebel Republicans who rebuke Trump need new, saner party

by Leonard Pitts Jr. The Miami Herald February 17, 2021February 16, 2021

Relatives call one lawmaker a member of ‘the devil’s army,’ while party officials vilify other apostates.

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: Permanent resolution is possible in Maine state and tribal relations

by Donna Loring Special to the Press Herald February 17, 2021February 16, 2021

To show good faith in implementing its treaty obligations, the state must create a fifth constitutional office where tribal issues and concerns could be respectfully addressed.

Maine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: Conforming to federal PPP law will help Maine’s strapped small businesses

by Richard Coshow Special to the Press Herald February 17, 2021February 17, 2021

If the Legislature will not protect all taxpayers, they should at least implement Gov. Mills’ suggestion and protect those who borrowed less than $1 million.