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Editorials
Opinions from the Portland Press Herald editorial board.
Our View: Maine summer tourist season full of questions
The state needs to use the coming weeks to figure out how to balance concerns over public health and the well-being of its biggest industry.
Our View: Maine too slow on unemployment claims
On Friday, self-employed workers can apply for benefits. They should not have to wait to get them.
Our View: Masks another chance to do something for the greater good
Even more than physical distancing, wearing a face covering is about helping others.
Our View: Opening Maine’s economy will take patience
There will be no quick fix to the damage caused by COVID-19.
Letter from the Publisher: Newspapers need help in unprecedented times
If you value our journalism, we need your support to keep producing it.
Our View: Consider what we don’t know about COVID-19
We shouldn’t repeat the mistakes of the early response to the novel coronavirus, which was sunk in part by flawed information.
Our View: Social distancing is flattening Maine’s COVID curve
Before we see what’s ahead, let’s remember that what we have done so far has saved lives.
Our View: Maine’s smaller food producers need access to aid
The USDA should make sure its recently announced program reaches everyone who needs it.
Our View: Most Mainers support doing the right thing to stop COVID
The vast majority of residents know that social distancing is helping to save lives.