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Comprehensive solutions are needed for overdue end to chronic overcrowding at Bangor jail

By Bangor Daily News Editorial Board Unfortunately, it was not a big surprise that state corrections officials cited overcrowding at the Penobscot County Jail in their threat to not renew the facility’s license earlier this month.

Joe Biden’s mishandling of Afghanistan has tanked his poll numbers. Is it permanent?

By Matthew Gagnon George W.

Smartphones won’t always save you in the wilderness

Genealogy events

By Nancy Battick Much is happening in the genealogical world as libraries begin to re-open.

Masking in schools protects and preserves in-person education

By Rebekah Gass and Robert L.

John Hiatt should resign as Penobscot County treasurer

By BDN Editorial Board John Hiatt has resigned from the Bangor school committee.

Failure in Afghanistan belongs to US political class, not our military

By Matthew Gagnon When the Sept.

Preserving the promise for the next century of care

By Stuart and Craig Watt As you drive into Greenville on Route 15 and reach the top of the hill, you are met with one of the more beautiful views of the lake.

Has this summer been too wet or too dry? Your opinions may vary

By John Holyoke Come this time of year, a few things are (typically) very predictable.

SAM works for lovers of the outdoors

Using $20M in pandemic relief funds for Maine fish hatcheries is a bad idea

By Bob Mallard The state will be receiving nearly $4.

Vote no on corridor ballot initiative

By Scott Strom Here in Maine, we are among the most petroleum-dependent states in the nation, and the most dependent in New England.

Investing in our rural communities

With infrastructure bill, senators seek to send the pork back home

By Matthew Gagnon It has been a big week for the big spenders in Congress.

Black bear hunting requires patience

The Maine 13-week black bear season opens Aug.

Never-ending camp projects mean vacation isn’t all fishing and fun

By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Staff We have been blessed in my family to have a great place to spend summer vacations.

WW1 draft records

Initially, the United States wanted no part of what we now call World War I.

Reflecting on today to build the future

By Stacy Shorey, RSU 68 superintendent of schools As I reflected on the Aug.

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