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Maine family planning centers need additional, and more predictable, funding

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.

Irish ties

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

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.

Big Wadleigh Pond is a fisheries success story

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.

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.

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.

Tribal deer yard is a laboratory for studying the herd

Origins of Valentine’s Day

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

Biden skipped Super Bowl interview and fumbled on ‘shrinkflation’

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

Fall game harvest was bountiful

Day 1 dictatorship

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.

The Katahdin region is sacred and is no place for a mine

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

Mining near Baxter State Park isn’t appropriate

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.

What embarrassing defeats tell us about a splintered Republican Party

By Matthew Gagnon On Tuesday, Republicans in the U.

The hunter: Endangered species?

Here are things you can do at the New England Outdoor Center

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

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