Leaders of various faith communities in Maine share messages of hope in a fearful and uncertain time.
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Cautious but vigilant, Janet Mills navigates a time of crisis
Conscious of Mainers’ independence and protective of constitutional rights, the governor comes to strict distancing orders deliberately, even as they extend to the state’s highest office.
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Isolation, disruption of routine hard on children and adolescents
Mental health experts are worried about the effects of long-term isolation on young people.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine, News
Using virus as a prompt, visual artists compelled to create
Painters, sculptors, drawers and photographers find inspiration from the crisis and, in isolation, time to work.
Posted inbPlus, Business
The pandemic dress code: Yoga pants, jammies and the mullet 2.0
Workers stuck at home because of COVID-19 are saying WTH to their WFH wardrobe.
Posted inMark LaFlamme, Perspective
The price of freedom: The Covid-19 measures are only temporary. Right?
“The virus is harmful, but the destruction of rights is fatal.” Edward Snowden. “If you want a vision of the future, imagine a boot stomping down on a human face – forever.” – George Orwell, “1984.” I’m having trouble sleeping these days. My nights are vexed by bad dreams. My days, too. The worst of […]
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Grocery workers are key during the virus. And they’re afraid
Grocery workers across the globe are working the frontlines during lockdowns meant to keep the coronavirus from spreading
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Why do so many ‘essential’ workers get paid so little? Here’s what economists have to say.
There are four key reasons, experts say, including an entrenched power differential.
Posted inBusiness, Perspective
How the coronavirus recession puts service workers at risk
Economic activity is slowing rapidly, both in the United States and around the world. Social distancing, stalling global trade, widespread illness and the closing of borders, restaurants and schools will all contribute to the next Great Recession. Early estimates suggest that between 14 million and 37 million jobs could be lost during the initial spread […]
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We asked Maine’s largest employers: What’s your COVID-19 sick leave policy?
While some Maine companies are offering up to a month of extra paid time off, some are telling employees to dip into their own reserves.