To the Editor; The debt ceiling crisis is, perhaps, the greatest self-made crisis in our history.

To the Editor;  Trails are vitally important to the business and tradition of guiding in Maine by providing access to the places we take clients.

To the Editor; Recently the Bangor Daily News published Susan Young’s column citing a need for child care investment.

By Matthew Gagnon Let’s say you are in a car and you are heading for a cliff, in a classic movie style moment.

Sources tell me that there are about 100 traditional rod and gun clubs left in Maine.

By Alicia Heyburn, Teens to Trails executive director Recently, Teens to Trails hosted more than 160 middle and high school students for a weekend of camping, rafting and hiking in The Forks.

To the Editor; We have some people that think the greatest threat to children’s welfare is living in poverty.

By Eric Boothroyd There is a bronze plaque in the entryway to the county commissioners’ chamber at the Peaks House in Dover-Foxcroft which states, “Home of Joseph B.

By Bob Mallard Maine fishing regulations consider Arctic charr part of the brook trout family, along with splake and actual brook trout.

By Matthew Gagnon On Monday, U.

By BDN Editorial Staff Maine has long been known for its scenic beauty and outdoor recreation.

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If you’re not planning on writing a book about your ancestors, is it still necessary to note your sources? The short answer is a resounding yes! I’ve written about this before, but it’s important.

By BDN Editorial Board A recent train derailment in the Moosehead Lake area reemphasized what was already obvious: Maine needs more transparency when it comes to hazardous materials on railways.

By Sarah Sindo I remember the first time I went smelting.

By Matthew Gagnon Last week, I testified in front of the Education and Cultural Affairs Committee of the Legislature on four bills that intend to introduce more transparency into Maine’s educational system, and empower parents to know more about their children’s education.

In Maine, in case you hadn’t noticed, fields of solar panels are multiplying like seagulls at a landfill.

By Matthew Gagnon Sometimes, even bad ideas are good.