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Be safe in the woods

By Nancy Battick It’s time for Nancy’s annual “how to stay safe in the woods” column.

These are common mistakes people make at bear baiting sites

By Chris Sargent The constant whining from a cloud of mosquitos was wearing on me.

Democrats should have heeded concerns about Joe Biden’s decline long ago

By Matthew Gagnon I speculated that the first presidential debate of 2024 would be — contrary to their typical unimportance — consequential.

Donald Trump is going to win the election and democracy will be just fine

Here’s some good news about moose calves

Preparing students for successful, good paying careers in Maine

Don’t overlook Men’s Health Month — or men’s health

By Virginia Templet, Puritan Medical Products marketing director June is Men’s Health Month in America, and there is no better time to remind men about the health issues they face.

Maine teachers do vital work for students, families, and communities

By Ezekiel Kimball As we turn the page on another school year, let’s take time to acknowledge the hard work and dedication that goes into educating Maine’s children so they can achieve their full potential.

The Great Moose Lottery is good for the economy

The mill workers

By Nancy Battick Settlers in New England harnessed the power of river rapids by building earthen dams.

Here are some animal signs to look out for while hiking in Maine

By Aislinn Sarnacki I don’t know about you, but I make quite a bit of noise when I hike.

You, Maine voters, will choose Maine’s official flag

By Shenna Bellows, Maine secretary of state Throughout history, in days of peace and days of conflict, we as Americans are united by a common symbol — the American flag.

The debate about solar farms is far from over

Things move fast when your name is drawn in Maine’s moose lottery

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff There is no time to revel in success after your name is drawn in Maine’s annual moose permit lottery, which was held Saturday in Fort Kent.

It’s almost time to hear the rallying cry for a special kind of fishing

By Chris Sargent June is always an exciting month for those fully immersed in Maine’s Outdoors sporting opportunities.

Stocking PFAS-contaminated waters is a symptom of a bigger problem

By Bob Mallard Someone recently forwarded me an article from the Portland Press Herald about the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife stocking trout in contaminated water.

The Copper John is a fly to be reckoned with

Family folklore

By Nancy Battick Folklore is tales passed down without any empirical evidence to support them.

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