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Mining in the Katahdin region could endanger Maine’s outdoor economy

By Jen Brophy and Igor Sikorsky As longtime owners of sporting camps in Maine, we know the deep connection that a clean and healthy environment has to the state’s economic success.

Why I’m voting ‘no’ on Question 8

By Matthew Gagnon There are, as I’ve noted before, a lot of referendums on your ballot this year.

Ash Hill deer farm is worth a visit

Citizen think tank meets in Sangerville

To the Editor; There was an atmosphere of positivity at the Sangerville Fire Station on Monday evening, Sept.

Most voters don’t care whether Bob Menendez resigns

To the Editor; In reference to the call for Sen.

Grassroots citizens group wants to protect against proposed high voltage transmission power line

To the Editor; The Concerned Citizens of Corinth is one of a growing number of community groups concerned about LS Power Grid Maine’s plans to construct a high voltage transmission power line through 140 to 160 miles of Maine land, affecting thousands of residents’ property and quality of life.

Maine’s compromise on North Zone bass tournament bans sets bad precedent

By Bob Mallard In August, I publicly endorsed the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife’s proposal to prohibit bass tournaments in the North Zone.

It’s Groundhog Day again with the US facing a government shutdown

By Matthew Gagnon Here we are again, living through another tortuous Groundhog Day of grandstanding political incompetence, and all of us are going to be made to suffer through watching it again.

The inexcusable circus in Washington

To the Editor; In the circus in D.

Passenger ship lists are useful

By Nancy Battick In the past I’ve debunked the claim that names were changed at Ellis Island.

The Maine woods are a treasure to protect

To the Editor; The Maine woods are a treasure, world-famous and locally beloved.

Looking for fall foliage info? Leave it to us

By BDN Editorial Board The weather this summer wasn’t always perfect.

Why I joined the ‘No Labels’ party

To the Editor; I am so frustrated with the politics in Washington that for the first time in 42 years I have changed my political party affiliation.

A hike on the Ice Caves Trail results in an unexpected moment of panic

By Sarah Sindo Do you ever find yourself skipping a local hike because you assume it’s popular and will be crowded? That’s how I felt about a local Ice Caves Trail hike.

Anonymity and distance have destroyed the public square

By Matthew Gagnon The city of Portland has a bit of a branding problem, for obvious reasons, and it is affecting the bottom line.

Knowing when to shoot is key to safety

Missing death notices

By Nancy Battick Recently I chanced upon what I call the Case of the Missing Death Certificate.

Get ready for referendum chaos in Maine this fall

By Matthew Gagnon Seven years ago, I declared that Maine was in the beginning stages of a referendum arms race, with no end in sight.

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