Maine Voices: ‘D’ is for diphtheria, which still infects thousands

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September 24, 2021

Maine Voices: ‘D’ is for diphtheria, which still infects thousands

Working in a field hospital in a refugee camp gives a Maine doctor a glimpse of the world before there was widespread use of vaccines.
Published
September 23, 2021

Maine Voices: COVID isolation fuels hidden health crisis – falls in older Mainers

The weather forecast has forced the postponement of risk assessment and reduction events planned for this weekend in South Portland, but they will be rescheduled.
Published
September 22, 2021

Maine Voices: The more things change, the more they stay the same – or do they?

Unlike the Egyptians in 1177 B.C., we have the science and technology to mitigate the climate crisis, as long as we have the political will.
Published
September 21, 2021

Maine Voices: Either we change and adapt to COVID, or we sicken and die of it

We have the ability to consciously alter the course of natural selection, but too many of us still are choosing to do what we’ve always done.
Published
September 19, 2021

Maine Voices: The teachers who make a difference

Did you have a ‘Mrs. Krikorian’ – an educator who looked past your surface and saw your potential?
Published
September 18, 2021

Maine Voices: Pandemic fallout could erode long-term stability of low-income renters

A survey has elicited clear and compelling insights that Maine policymakers would be wise to listen to.
Published
September 17, 2021

Maine Voices: Calling high school volunteers for local food security programs

With increased youth involvement, we can strengthen nutrition access for all students and families across Cumberland County.
Published
September 16, 2021

Maine Voices: Vaccine opposition both causes death and blocks others from care

My husband, who recently lost his unvaccinated twin to COVID, is himself awaiting surgery – and I don’t want anti-vaccine caregivers anywhere near him.
Published
September 15, 2021

Maine Voices: Two actions could save our children’s lives – now

Starting with kids 2 and under, all DHHS referrals should get an in-home assessment, and all open cases should receive a ‘desktop’ audit.
Published
September 14, 2021

Maine Voices: Our engagement in Afghanistan was not a failure until we quit

Our capitulation has swept aside considerations of future security risks, personal freedoms in the country and obligations to those we helped.

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Maine Voices: ‘D’ is for diphtheria, which still infects thousands

Maine Voices: COVID isolation fuels hidden health crisis – falls in older Mainers

Maine Voices: The more things change, the more they stay the same – or do they?

Maine Voices: Either we change and adapt to COVID, or we sicken and die of it

Maine Voices: The teachers who make a difference

Maine Voices: Pandemic fallout could erode long-term stability of low-income renters

Maine Voices: Calling high school volunteers for local food security programs

Maine Voices: Vaccine opposition both causes death and blocks others from care

Maine Voices: Two actions could save our children’s lives – now

Maine Voices: Our engagement in Afghanistan was not a failure until we quit

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