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.

By Nancy Battick I was recently asked about researching Irish ancestors in the “old country.

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.

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By Matthew Gagnon One of the most well-known political characteristics of Maine is its independence.

By BDN Editorial Board February isn’t exactly the most exciting time to be in Maine.

By University of Maine System Chancellor Dannel Malloy Jamie Guerrette was at a career crossroads.

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By Nancy Battick As Valentine’s Day approaches wives and sweethearts are awaiting flowers, candy or other gifts.

By Matthew Gagnon The Super Bowl was this weekend, and on Super Bowl Sunday we typically hear from our presidents.

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To the Editor; There isn’t a lot that leaves me speechless, but this did, and it took me a couple days to even comprehend that Donald Trump really said it.

By Maulian Bryant, Penobscot Nation tribal ambassador Our homelands are at risk.

By BDN Editorial Board The staff of the Land Use Planning Commission has recommended in a draft document rejecting a rezoning request that would open the door to a mining plan at Pickett Mountain.

By Matthew Gagnon On Tuesday, Republicans in the U.

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By Clark Tate I’ve been waiting for winter since November.

By Bob Mallard No recreational fishing-related natural resource in Maine is as unique and important as our State Heritage Fish waters that legally protect the nation’s largest inventory of wild, native brook trout lakes and ponds.