In the meantime, more Mainers should fill out their forms, to reduce pressure on census workers in a challenging year.
Editorials
Opinions from the Portland Press Herald editorial board.
Our View: Oversight of Maine State Police ‘fusion center’ way overdue
A longtime trooper’s allegations regarding a secretive state police intelligence unit demand answers.
Our View: Steps to make social connection safer
Even though the virus is still spreading, people can expand their social circle if they are careful.
Our View: Remove barriers to improve school meals programs
The outbreak forced schools to adapt, and the results show the worth of providing meals for all kids, no questions asked.
Another View: COVID is not world’s ‘greatest’ public health crisis
But perhaps it will open our First World eyes to the suffering endured around the globe.
Our View: Federal aid needed on state and local level
Congress needs to act quickly to prevent massive public-sector layoffs and vital service cuts.
Another View: Want to reopen and stay open? Bail out child care providers
We can’t have a strong and prosperous economy if a significant portion of the population can’t work.
Our View: Numbers show COVID-19 is still circulating in Maine
Mainers must continue to follow guidelines to keep the coronavirus at bay.
Our View: Maine haircuts attract quarantine breakers
The word is out in COVID hot spots that we’ve loosened our rules on barbers and stylists.
Our View: COVID-19’s risks don’t fall the same on everyone
Low-income workers, particularly essential ones, have borne the brunt of the outbreak, and that will likely continue as businesses reopen.