11 months ago Joe Biden likely isn’t as strong as he seems in Democratic primaries By Matthew Gagnon What, if anything, can we learn from what we have seen in the Republican and Democratic presidential primaries thus far? It is a fairly interesting question to ask, because this primary season is fairly unprecedented and both sides have been largely uncompetitive.
11 months ago Irish ties By Nancy Battick I was recently asked about researching Irish ancestors in the “old country.
11 months ago Communities show up for their kids during high school basketball tournament To the Editor; The MPA high school basketball tournament week in February is a much-anticipated time for many Mainers.
11 months ago Maine’s trails, and the volunteers who maintain them, need help John Raymond, ATV Maine and Northern Timber Cruisers president Maine has some of the most impressive trails in the nation for hiking, biking, snowmobiling, AVTing and other uses.
11 months ago Hamlin running for Milo Select Board To the Editor; I am running for the Select Board of Milo as a write-in candidate and would appreciate the support of Milo voters when they go to the polls next month.
11 months ago Decline of Maine’s independent voters could have big political implications By Matthew Gagnon One of the most well-known political characteristics of Maine is its independence.
11 months ago As sure as spring, the high school basketball tournament is back with a flourish By BDN Editorial Board February isn’t exactly the most exciting time to be in Maine.
11 months ago Meeting learners where they are, so they can go anywhere in the Maine workforce By University of Maine System Chancellor Dannel Malloy Jamie Guerrette was at a career crossroads.
11 months ago Origins of Valentine’s Day By Nancy Battick As Valentine’s Day approaches wives and sweethearts are awaiting flowers, candy or other gifts.
11 months ago Biden skipped Super Bowl interview and fumbled on ‘shrinkflation’ By Matthew Gagnon The Super Bowl was this weekend, and on Super Bowl Sunday we typically hear from our presidents.
11 months ago Local projects on Maine Department of Transportation work plan To the Editor; As a member of the Joint Standing Committee on Transportation, and in an effort to maintain an open-line of communication with those I serve in the Legislature, I wish to highlight some local projects around my district listed in the Maine Department of Transportation’s most recent work plan for calendar years 2024, 2025, and 2026.
11 months ago Day 1 dictatorship To the Editor; There isn’t a lot that leaves me speechless, but this did, and it took me a couple days to even comprehend that Donald Trump really said it.
11 months ago New mine could be a bad deal for Maine To the Editor; I agree with the BDN editorial board when they write in the Feb.
11 months ago LUPC should listen to staff and reject mine rezoning proposal To the Editor; Last week, staff at the Land Use Planning Commission (LUPC) released their draft decision recommendation that Wolfden Resources’ application to rezone land in the Katahdin Region to allow metallic mining be denied.
11 months ago Support Maine’s aging population To the Editor; Every day, the rapidly increasing cost of living, the housing shortage crisis, rising food insecurity, and continued impacts of social isolation make it difficult for older Mainers to meet their basic needs.