By Elise Baldacci, Maine Credit Union League president When Mainers hear that credit card “swipe fees” are driving up prices and hurting small businesses, it’s easy to see why the issue is getting attention here at home and in Washington.

To the Editor; I read the letter that Alpha-Gal tick-borne allergy is in Maine with interest and horror.

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Contributed photosNO KINGS — Over 50 area residents lined the East Main Street Bridge in Dover-Foxcroft on Flag Day, June 14, in peaceful protest of the Trump Administration’s authoritarian actions and in support of the Constitutional Democracy of the United States.

To the Editor; This is in response to the recent story about not worrying about tick bites and allergies to red meat.

By Al Raychard During the later part of May the weather finally started to warm and cooperate, so we managed to get our raised vegetable beds near the house planted with some of our favorites: cukes, some Big Boy or Better Boy tomatoes including a bunch of Romas for homemade salsa, some carrots and bush beans, Brussels sprouts and Swiss chard.

By Dylan Oliver Accountability is finally coming for artificial intelligence in Maine.

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By Nancy Battick It’s that time again when genealogists get the urge to visit the burial sites of their ancestors.

To the Editor; After listening to Graham Platner use his military record as part of his experience to enhance his bid for representing the people of Maine, I would like to explain part of his responsibility as a sergeant.

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By Al Raychard Signs are everywhere.

To the Editor; I believe Joe Baldacci is the Mainer we need now to represent us in Congress.

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By Al Raychard I’ve never been much of a hiker.

By Jennifer M.

By Susan Bard, Bangor Daily News Outdoors Editor People actually plan their vacations to Maine around black fly season.

By Nancy Battick Search engines and the search feature on genealogical websites are invaluable to genealogists.