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Maine towns should control their internet future

By Peggy Schaffer Community decision making is the foundation of Maine’s DNA.

Here’s what I learned spending thousands of hours in the Maine woods

By Bob Duchesne It’s finally finished.

Democrats’ pledges of bipartisanship appear meaningless

By Matthew Gagnon You can’t say we didn’t see this coming.

Commissioner Camuso connects beyond Maine

Maine settlement act shouldn’t be amended without consent of tribes and state

In December, Maine averted a disaster when a provision that would have drastically altered the jurisdiction of the state of Maine was stripped from a federal spending bill.

If politicians won’t impose spending limits, voters will

By Matthew Gagnon Politicians don’t like limits.

Every life is precious, even those of the preborn

Tale of a gregarious grouse

Removing native lake trout is the wrong way to help smelts in Moosehead

By Bob Mallard I recently read a blog post announcing a fishing derby on Moosehead Lake.

Genealogy for kids

By Nancy Battick It’s natural for genealogists to want to share what they learn with other family members.

Funding for natural resources must be a priority

By Cynthia Phinney and Eliza Townsend After weeks of public hearings on the governor’s proposed biennial budget, the real work begins.

Ukrainians teach us there are many different ways to be brave

By BDN Editorial Board Many people, us included, have used numbers to reflect on the past year that Ukrainians have experienced.

Bills with only a title are an affront to transparency

By Matthew Gagnon An Act Related to Water.

Serving those who served our nation

Study traces migration habits of woodcock

The American Woodcock, whether you hunt them over a gun dog or simply observe their spiraling spring mating rituals, are a fascinating and unique migratory game bird.

Should you file income taxes?

By Jerry Heskett Many people, especially Seniors, are not required to file a tax return.

Specialization is ruining youth sports

By Matthew Gagnon When I returned to Maine in 2014, one of the things I was most excited to do was watch high school sports in my home state again.

High school basketball tournament showcases best of Maine

By BDN Editorial Board As players, coaches and fans return to arenas across the state for the high school basketball tournament, it’s hard not to reflect on the people inside.

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