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The impact of medical bills in Piscataquis County

Gov. Mills’ pursuit of California-style electric vehicle mandates will hurt Mainers, do little to address climate change

I sacrificed to pay off my student loans. That now looks like a foolish plan.

By Matthew Gagnon Let’s start with the obvious: absolutely no one is happy about the current state of college affordability, and no one is happy with America’s student loan racket.

Deer yard protection: SAM leads the charge

People who oppose bear baiting have no idea what they’re talking about

By Chris Sargent When it comes to hunting in Maine, no topic breeds more division between not only hunters and non-hunters but also within the hunting community itself than whether we should be able to hunt bears over bait.

Maine’s low unemployment rate may not be good news

By Matthew Gagnon Last week, the Maine Department of Labor announced that the state’s unemployment rate in January had declined to 2.

Honoring Ranger Heath’s memory

Deering Oaks column leaves out solutions to mental health and homelessness

By Dennis Marble Matt Gagnon recently published in this newspaper an opinion column based on experiences he and his family had in Deering Oaks Park in Portland.

New state projects will help Mainers find and safeguard access to outdoor recreation

By Amanda Beal Maine is synonymous with outdoor recreation.

Deering Oaks Park situation showcases public policy failures

By Matthew Gagnon Deering Oaks Park is an iconic part of the Portland cityscape, with more than 55 acres devoted to providing residents with a lush, beautiful place to gather and enjoy 55 acres of green public space in the heart of downtown.

Looking forward to a new start for Hampden waste processing facility

By Karen Fussell and Tony Smith The Municipal Review Committee is a nonprofit organization representing 115 Maine communities that have joined together to ensure the affordable, long-term and environmentally sound disposal of their municipal solid waste.

Castle Garden

Did your ancestors emigrate to the U.

Inflatable life jackets can be challenging

House should pass Inflation Reduction Act to help seniors

By Noel Bonam The hopeful eyes of seniors all across Maine are focused on Congress right now.

How Congress is addressing inflation, climate change and the deficit

Hey Bangor, rent control doesn’t work

By Matthew Gagnon It is the old, terrible and universally rejected idea that simply refuses to die.

Remembering legendary Maine guides

Maine’s broadband revolution requires cooperation

By Andrew Butcher Maine is at the precipice of a broadband revolution.

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