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As states nationwide begin the process of reopening, Americans continue to battle over the methods governors and local authorities have used to tackle the coronavirus pandemic, writes Jarrett Stepman of The Heritage Foundation. Read More
"As a family practice physician and a part owner of fitness clubs in Maine, I am in the unique position to think about how to safely reopen fitness centers," writes guest columnist Ben Heiderscheidt. Read More
The challenge for city planners, business owners and others is to view such changes not simply as a response to a virus but as an opportunity to remake their downtowns in a way that is more welcoming to the people who live, work and visit them, writes the BDN Editorial Board. Read More
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Businesses don’t have a WARN Act when it comes to sudden government action. That became painfully clear on Wednesday. Read More
If polls are to be believed, Joe Biden is currently enjoying a small but statistically significant lead over President Donald Trump in head-to-head matchups for the White House. That has been true for a while, of course, going back to late 2019, but… Read More
"We’ve seen what happens when officials don’t act quickly enough to protect our young people," write Pious Ali, Suzanne Virginia Ramos and Al Cleveland. Read More
Collins has proven to rise above the petty politics, partisan obstruction and flat-out resistance in the Senate to deliver for Maine. Read More
Rarely in history have we served our neighbor by distancing from them. Read More
The $2 trillion rescue measure known as the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act delivered a $135 billion tax break for the wealthy elites like hedge-fund investors and real estate tycoons, writes Frank Clemente. Read More
BIW’s success is crucial for Maine’s economic success. Read More
For citizens eager to follow the court's public proceedings in real time, justices delayed is justice denied. Read More
Phil Harriman and Ethan Strimling are Agree to Disagree columnists for Bangor Daily News. Read More
The coronavirus has attached its tentacles to almost every aspect of our lives and has placed enormous strain on local, regional and national nonprofits. Read More
Janet Mills should be congratulated, not condemned, for balancing life and liberty in the face of a worldwide pandemic. Read More
Getting back to "normal" will only serve to deepen present disparities. Read More
The experience of the Great Recession provides a sobering example of what may yet come. Read More
"When it comes to health care, though, there must be no going back. In several important areas, the COVID-19 pandemic has helped us recognize that what we accepted as 'normal' was actually nowhere near good enough," writes Jeffrey A. Flaks. Read More
"Some issues transcend politics — or they should. The role of the World Health Organization in combating the current pandemic is one of them," writes James Jay Carafano. Read More
Mainers are good at dealing with adversity. Navigating this river is no different. Read More
It can only get worse, as will almost every other climate impact. Read More
Reopening schools will enhance K-college students’ wellbeing. So, readers should urge schools to reopen this fall. Read More
Holiday precautions. … Read More
The COVID-19 "stay at home" orders will affect most of us this Memorial Day, and maybe that's a good thing, writes Frances Tilney Burke. Read More
As a former political appointee under the Obama Administration, I find myself compelled to respond to the April 9 column by Matthew Gagnon, writes guest columnist Donovan Todd. Read More
Our new research finds that state orders aimed at suppressing the first wave of COVID-19 may save Americans as much as half a trillion dollars, which in itself, will save more lives, write James Broughel and Michael Kotrous. Read More
