3 years ago We knew vaccine mandates could compound healthcare workforce shortages By Matthew Gagnon If you were experiencing a medical emergency, would you prefer to be treated by an unvaccinated healthcare worker, or nobody at all? For weeks, I’ve been warning against the impending consequences of Gov.
3 years ago Hunters who don’t use their any-deer permits aren’t bad people By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Staff I’m one of those deer hunters, one who applies for an any-deer permit every year but hopes he doesn’t have to use it.
3 years ago What it’s like to take the test to become a Registered Maine Guide By Aislinn Sarnacki I arrived early to my scheduled Maine Guide exam, then sat in the parking lot, attempting to put on a brave face.
3 years ago County societies By Nancy Battick In Maine when we think of researching in an historical society we look in towns, cities, or the Maine Historical Society in Portland.
3 years ago Proposed tax change could devastate Maine’s farmers By Donald Flannery The 1970s back-to-the-land movement left an indelible impact on Maine and launched a new generation of farmers throughout the Pine Tree State.
3 years ago Bathroom harassment of U.S. Sen. Sinema should be condemned by Democrats By Matthew Gagnon How far is too far, in the world of political activism? We found out the answer to that question this week, as liberal activists from the organization Living United for Change in Arizona decided to mercilessly harass Arizona senator Kyrsten Sinema for her refusal to support the entirety of Joe Biden’s $3.
3 years ago Don’t forget divisiveness of LePage years To the Editor; Mainers should view the return of Paul LePage to the political arena with fear and trembling.
3 years ago Speak out for your rights To the Editor; To all American patriots and fellow veterans, if you truly love our country and what it once stood for then stand up and speak out.
3 years ago Vaccine mandates are wrong approach, especially for health care workers By Matthew Gagnon, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine healthcare workers are fast approaching a hard deadline, where they must get vaccinated or face the prospect of losing their job.
3 years ago Vote no on Question 1 To the Editor; In the past year alone, America has seen wildfires spread across California, Texas freeze over, and Hurricane Ida batter the Northeast.
3 years ago CMP keeping Maine in the dark To the Editor; Do not allow CMP to keep us in the dark about Question 1.
3 years ago Imagine recharging your car where you recharge yourself — at Maine state parks By Anya Fetcher If you’ve spent extensive time outside exploring Maine’s abundant natural beauty in the last year, you’re in good company.
3 years ago Redistricting should be done by a non-partisan commission By Matthew Gagnon Maine’s Apportionment Commission has been on a deadline, and for a while things weren’t looking good.
3 years ago We have failed as a community To the Editor; It seems to me that instead of flattening the curve, we have simply flattened our concern over public health.