By BDN Editorial Board A box of baby products may not seem like a revolutionary concept, but a new project in the Piscataquis County region aims to improve lives with such boxes.

To the Editor; In response to the recent Bangor Daily News  column from the owner of Leadbetter’s store regarding ending the sale of flavored tobacco products, the author states that passing this legislation “won’t stop people from buying their favorite flavored tobacco products.

By Matthew Gagnon Three years ago, roughly a week into the COVID-19 lockdown, I made a public prediction about the effect that the pandemic would have on education.

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By Nancy Battick Brick walls occur frequently in genealogical research.

By Bob Mallard In a recent column, I challenged Maine’s rare native Arctic charr being lumped in with relatively common brook trout and hatchery-raised hybrid splake as part of the General Fishing Laws and Definitions.

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To the Editor; AARP Maine is urging everyone who relies on Central Maine Power or Versant Power for their electricity to contact their state senators and ask them to pass LD 1347 and reform the state’s net energy billing program.

By Matthew Gagnon Nearly five years ago, Janet Mills looked directly into the camera and reassured Mainers everywhere that she was a truth teller, who wouldn’t lie to us or go back on her word.

By Chris Byers A new amendment to LD1347 was drafted by those lacking understanding of how solar projects are actually developed and regulated in our state.

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To the Editor; Eastern Maine Development Corp.

By Jenny Kordick and Kay Henry Maine trails are priceless, yet we take them for granted.

By Brandi McCune High-speed internet is essential for home, business, and agricultural needs, but estimates show that there are more than 94,000 unserved and underserved locations across Maine.

By Matthew Gagnon Late nights are a way of life in the Legislature these days, but even by that new standard, Tuesday (into Wednesday) was a special kind of ridiculous, with votes closing at 3:45 in the morning.

To the Editor; This letter is in reference to the June 23 front page article that appeared in the Piscataquis Observer, “Iconic Summer Eatery to reopen with new name” by Valerie Royzman (staff writer).

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By Noël Bonam, AARP Maine state director Most of us have experienced long hold times or dropped calls when trying to get through to a customer service agent.