By Matthew Gagnon The second legislative session of Maine’s 131st Legislature has now, mercifully concluded.

To the Editor; Thank you to the Bangor Daily News for recently publishing a guest column on the power of youth apprenticeships by Educate Maine Executive Director Jason Judd.

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By Nancy Battick One thing most genealogists will encounter in their research is what Victorians would refer to as a “delicate matter.

To the Editor; Why is the state of Maine looking elsewhere when the resources are right here in Maine? Why are two nonprofits losing a contract for transportation for Medicaid patients, when we have two wonderful nonprofits right here who have provided needed transportation for medical appointments in the past and wish to continue? Whatever happened to shop local? Sometimes it does cost a bit more but local support provides jobs, builds community spirit and is an investment both socially and economically.

Austin Theriault, R-Fort Kent t kicked off his 11-county Maine Small Business Showcase tour in Piscataquis County on May 14.

By Matthew Gagnon We all live with regrets, even those of us who like to claim that we don’t.

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By Thompson Free Library Director Jon Knepp The digital archive maintained by the Thompson Free Library and the Dover-Foxcroft Historical Society (found at https://doverfoxcroft.

By Chris Sargent I can’t begin to count how often I heard it during my time with the Maine Warden Service.

By Anne Gass and Sue Mackey Andrews The gender wage gap is alive and well — and it is not something that Maine women are “choosing.

By Matthew Gagnon Very rarely do I get to compliment Gov.

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By Nancy Battick You’ve undoubtedly used newspapers in your genealogical research for articles on major life events such as marriages or obituaries.

To the Editor; In the summer and fall of 2022, the Sangerville Town Hall faced a significant setback when the Maine Municipal Association canceled its property coverage due to necessary repairs.

By Matthew Gagnon Earlier this month, biomedical engineering student Asna Tabassum, this year’s class valedictorian at the University of Southern California, was informed that she would not be allowed to make the traditional address to her graduating class.

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By Irv Williams Maine was in the national spotlight on April 8 when the total eclipse of the sun occurred in a swath measuring 115 miles wide swept through the state from border to border.