1 year ago I don’t mind the lack of electricity. But I hate feeling powerless. By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff It’s Day 4.
1 year ago Millinocket area needs jobs, but not from the mining proposal To the Editor; I am 80 years old, born in Millinocket, where my husband and I have lived and worked teaching school since 1972.
1 year ago To disqualify Donald Trump, Colorado court relied on novel theory that is likely to be overturned By Matthew Gagnon On Tuesday, the Colorado Supreme Court issued a ruling that sent shockwaves through the political world.
1 year ago This is my diary of a worn-out deer hunter By Chris Sargent For most of us dedicated, dyed-in-the-wool Maine deer hunters, the 2023 season has truly been a test of our wardrobes, patience, fortitude and tenacity.
1 year ago Proud to be a Pirate: Students leading the way To the Editor; Our world is in trouble! Every hour of the day we are exposed to the news of tragedy, division.
1 year ago Mine proposal would be open heart surgery in pristine region To the Editor; I was not able to attend the recent LUPC hearing regarding Canada-based Wolfden Resources Corporation’s proposal to build a zinc metal mine at Pickett Mountain in the very heart of Maine, near Baxter State Park and the Katahdin Woods & Waters National Monument.
1 year ago Adapt Angus King gun proposal to craft a state assault weapon ban To the Editor; Accepting the challenge from letter writer David Winslow, the following is a modest proposal for an assault weapon ban in the state of Maine.
1 year ago Academia’s free speech problem By Matthew Gagnon Last week, the rot in the academy was laid bare for all to see.
1 year ago LUPC should reject Pickett Mountain rezoning request By BDN Editorial Board A Canadian mining company acquired land not far from Baxter State Park, in an area where metallic mining is not currently allowed.
1 year ago LUPC should reject Wolfden’s mining proposal By Dan Kusnierz and Nick Bennett The proposed Wolfden mine poses an enormous risk to the Katahdin region and the Penobscot watershed.
1 year ago Waiting for a plan on how to make an assault weapons ban work To the Editor; I am commenting on the editorial concerning U.
1 year ago I disagree with John Fetterman’s politics, but appreciate his willingness to speak out By Matthew Gagnon Last year, a ferocious battle was fought for control of the U.