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It’s nothing new to see Maine’s union workers disappearing

By Matthew Gagnon “Maine’s union membership is on the decline,” read the headline in the Bangor Daily News on Monday.

Feds shouldn’t ban school hunting, archery programs

Thank you for the flowers

To the Editor; Driving through Dover Foxcroft we get to enjoy amazing flowers.

My outdoors bucket list remains painfully long, but all hope is not lost

By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Staff I came into this year with high hopes.

We should say no to proposed mine in Katahdin region

To the Editor; I am deeply worried about Wolfden Resources’ interest in mining at Pickett Mountain near Mt.

How to explain yourself, Jared Golden style

By Matthew Gagnon “Dear Mainer,” a Substack newsletter published by U.

Engage our youth because they will soon be our leaders

By Andrew Hudacs Regardless of age, we all have a stake in our communities.

Don’t forget to check the stern plug

How we can better meet our commitment to veterans

Consider offers carefully

By Nancy Battick Genealogy is a hobby, but for many of us it’s an obsession.

Concerned about proposed Picket Mountain mine

To the Editor; As a long-time resident of the Katahdin area, I have very deep concerns about the Pickett Mountain mining project proposed near Patten.

Memories of Moosehead Lake

To the Editor; Fifty years ago this week, a newlywed couple left their South Portland roots for Piscataquis County.

Maine’s growing budget surplus is good news, but it’s a result of high taxes and inflation

By Matthew Gagnon Another day, another surplus.

Maine bear season opens

Concerned about mining proposal

To the Editor; I write to express my concern that the water quality, fisheries and outdoor economy of the Katahdin Region are once again at risk of permanent degradation.

Homeless and asylum-seeker crises are hurting Portland and Maine

By Matthew Gagnon Portland is in rough shape.

Maine doesn’t need a federal high peaks refuge

Outdoor pursuits come with inherent risk

By Sarah Sindo Since you found your way to the Bangor Daily News Outdoors section, I’m assuming you enjoy the outdoors and maybe even view wilderness as an essential space for yourself.

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