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LUPC should reject Pickett Mountain rezoning request

By BDN Editorial Board A Canadian mining company acquired land not far from Baxter State Park, in an area where metallic mining is not currently allowed.

LUPC should reject Wolfden’s mining proposal

By Dan Kusnierz and Nick Bennett The proposed Wolfden mine poses an enormous risk to the Katahdin region and the Penobscot watershed.

The price of tea

By Nancy Battick Dec.

I disagree with John Fetterman’s politics, but appreciate his willingness to speak out

By Matthew Gagnon Last year, a ferocious battle was fought for control of the U.

Give thanks for the forest and the ocean

Renaming birds is ridiculous revisionism

What is covered under Maine’s wanton waste of wildlife law

By Bob Mallard I was recently approached by a fisheries manager in regard to supporting a proposal to put bag limits on non-game fish species.

We owe the victims of the Lewiston shooting responsible action to prevent more gun violence

Beware of Big Sandwich

By Matthew Gagnon Over the years there have been many “big” industries that have gained the contempt of the American people.

Books that make great gifts

Maine’s PFAS law should be amended to target dangerous products without harming our economy

By Joe Baldacci and Chris Kilgour One of the biggest policy topics in Maine recently has been PFAS.

Facing another COVID Winter, Mainers should be thankful for science and entrepreneurship

By Timothy Templet Winter is coming, and so is a potential COVID surge.

Expanding broadband must be priority for eastern Maine

By Lee Umphrey The economic health of eastern Maine depends on our ability to meet five strategic goals, and to answer the challenges of an aging population and people moving away for better opportunities.

Maine bass champ headed to Bassmaster Classic

Genealogical thanks

By Nancy Battick November is the month we traditionally give thanks for the blessings in our lives.

I mostly got what I wanted on Election Day

By Matthew Gagnon Here’s something I don’t usually say: I mostly got what I wanted on Election Day out of the referendum process.

Deer’s detection system is impressive

New apprenticeships open career pathways beyond the trades

By David Pease and Hannah Greene We recognize and celebrate the week of Nov.

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