Social distancing is the best way to protect public health, even if it’s bad for the economy.
editorial
Our View: Virus testing failure has consequences
Maine’s economy and the nation’s will take a beating because we didn’t prepare for this outbreak.
Our View: Lawmakers right to tweak Maine’s vaccine law
Voters overwhelmingly support immunization requirements, but diseases can’t spread among online-only students.
Our View: Clear, complete communication needed in outbreak
As testing in Maine ramps up, the state CDC rebounds after initially falling short.
Our View: Public health big winner in Maine’s special election
A vaccine requirement receives strong support, and other outcomes of Tuesday’s primary.
Our View: New pot law will require enforcement, too
Since not everyone will be allowed to use or sell marijuana, someone will have to pay attention to illegal trafficking.
Our View: Concord Coach Lines should stop allowing immigration sweeps
A leaked memo from top federal officials make it clear that agents can’t board buses without the owner’s consent.
Our View: Report on abuse of Marissa Kennedy leaves much still unknown
To prevent another death like hers, we need to know why so many people missed so many signs.
Our View: Listen to those who remember life before vaccines
In an extraordinary series of letters to the editor, older physicians remind us what’s at stake on Election Day.
Our View: State should not retreat on Maine women’s health
The federal “gag rule” will deny birth control to low-income Maine residents if the Legislature doesn’t act.