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.

By Matthew Gagnon On Wednesday, a group of executives from major social media companies made their way to Capitol Hill to once again testify in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee.

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By Nancy Battick When someone legally crossed a national border, it left records.

By Matthew Gagnon All things considered it was relatively minor, at least as political shenanigans in the Granite State go.