4 days ago Let Maine people decide on the Maine trails bond By Angela Arno, Piscataquis County Economic Development Council executive director I recently spent a day at the State House talking with legislators about why the proposed $30 million Maine trails bond is so important to rural communities, including towns in Piscataquis County.
5 days ago There has never been a more urgent time for tax reform in Maine By Matthew Gagnon Tuesday we received word that — once again — state economists are projecting additional, unexpected revenues, giving lawmakers in Augusta even more cash to play with than the already-existing surplus had afforded them this session.
6 days ago Artificial intelligence By Nancy Battick Artificial Intelligence (AI) has exploded on the scene seemingly from nowhere.
2 weeks ago Content of legislation shouldn’t be hidden from the public By Matthew Gagnon On Tuesday, Mainer’s went to the polls — though admittedly not very many of them — to register their choices in the Republican and Democratic presidential primaries.
2 weeks ago Canceled winter events are another climate change warning By BDN Editorial Board Climate change is often associated with having too much of unwanted things.
3 weeks ago Joe Biden likely isn’t as strong as he seems in Democratic primaries By Matthew Gagnon What, if anything, can we learn from what we have seen in the Republican and Democratic presidential primaries thus far? It is a fairly interesting question to ask, because this primary season is fairly unprecedented and both sides have been largely uncompetitive.
3 weeks ago Irish ties By Nancy Battick I was recently asked about researching Irish ancestors in the “old country.
3 weeks ago Maine’s trails, and the volunteers who maintain them, need help John Raymond, ATV Maine and Northern Timber Cruisers president Maine has some of the most impressive trails in the nation for hiking, biking, snowmobiling, AVTing and other uses.
4 weeks ago Decline of Maine’s independent voters could have big political implications By Matthew Gagnon One of the most well-known political characteristics of Maine is its independence.
4 weeks ago As sure as spring, the high school basketball tournament is back with a flourish By BDN Editorial Board February isn’t exactly the most exciting time to be in Maine.
4 weeks ago Meeting learners where they are, so they can go anywhere in the Maine workforce By University of Maine System Chancellor Dannel Malloy Jamie Guerrette was at a career crossroads.
1 month ago Origins of Valentine’s Day By Nancy Battick As Valentine’s Day approaches wives and sweethearts are awaiting flowers, candy or other gifts.