By Pete Warner My older son has a subtle way of getting me to try new things.

By Matthew Gagnon On Thursday of last week, Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows made a decision that propelled her into the national limelight, ruling that Donald Trump is “ineligible” for the office of president, and thus could be denied ballot access for the upcoming Maine Republican primary.

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By Nancy Battick Usually, people consider resolutions as the new year dawns and, sadly, much of the time we fail at them.

By Laurent “LT” Therivel, UScellular president and CEO 2023 is certainly flying by, and it has been a year of growth, evolution and challenges in the wireless world.

By Matthew Gagnon As we say goodbye to 2023, it is time to look ahead to the new year, and consider what is in store for us in 2024.

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By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff It’s Day 4.

By Matthew Gagnon On Tuesday, the Colorado Supreme Court issued a ruling that sent shockwaves through the political world.

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By Chris Sargent For most of us dedicated, dyed-in-the-wool Maine deer hunters, the 2023 season has truly been a test of our wardrobes, patience, fortitude and tenacity.

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By Matthew Gagnon Last week, the rot in the academy was laid bare for all to see.

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By BDN Editorial Board A Canadian mining company acquired land not far from Baxter State Park, in an area where metallic mining is not currently allowed.

By Dan Kusnierz and Nick Bennett The proposed Wolfden mine poses an enormous risk to the Katahdin region and the Penobscot watershed.

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By Matthew Gagnon Last year, a ferocious battle was fought for control of the U.