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Posted inGreg Kesich, Op-eds, Opinion
The View From Here: Looking for the ‘plan’ behind COVID
The bigger the crisis, the bigger the conspiracy theory needed to explain it.
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Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Column degrading to capable, concerned baby boomers
Re: “Maine Voices: Even in this time of coronavirus, it’ll be OK, boomer” (April 5): I am appalled that the Press Herald would publish such a degrading column. Danielle Steinman speaks to people about baby boomers as if they have no capability to understand the traumatic situation we are in. The column talks about them […]
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Jim Fossel: Telecommuting could outlast pandemic
Work habits may never return to the way they were before the COVID-19 outbreak – and Maine’s budget should recognize that.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Maine Observer: A solitary Easter this year
The coronavirus pandemic and social distancing will mean that this year’s celebration will be unlike any other.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Renters need relief in COVID crisis
Thousands of Mainers could lose their homes if the government does not pay their rent.
Posted inNation & World
Federal spending makes more energy assistance available
The $37 million released this week is enough to help about 75,000 low-income families this year.
Posted inMaine, News
The Virus Diaries: Facing a cancer diagnosis during the pandemic
‘You have to work to find things to think of that are positive,’ says a Scarborough woman awaiting the start of cancer treatment.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine Acts of Kindness: Online chats help older adults avoid isolation
The University of New England’s Center for Excellence and Aging is helping adults 55 and older to stay connected during the pandemic.
Posted inNation & World
U.S. testing capacity in ‘ballpark’ for May reopening, Trump adviser says
Adm. Brett giroir says the U.S.is working on four forms of diagnostics it needs to reopen the economy.