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Lewiston commission’s interim report was too important for a Friday afternoon

By Matthew Gagnon In the world of politics and public policy, it is a longstanding understanding that Friday is the best day to dump information, news or revelations that you don’t really want to become big stories.

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.

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.

Artificial intelligence

By Nancy Battick Artificial Intelligence (AI) has exploded on the scene seemingly from nowhere.

The fishermen’s fandango runs in families

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.

Atlantic salmon keep hanging on in Maine

We must help Ukraine win in this 1st phase of a global tug of war

Canceled winter events are another climate change warning

By BDN Editorial Board Climate change is often associated with having too much of unwanted things.

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

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