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.

By Matthew Gagnon Portland is in rough shape.

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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.

By Aislinn Sarnacki Just before sunrise, I entered the dense forest of Baxter State Park.

By Nancy Battick If you’re stuck in your research, you might want to consider writing a query.

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By Matthew Gagnon I’d probably buy an electric vehicle.

To the Editor; Community health centers are the backbone of our nation’s primary health care system.

By Matthew Gagnon President Joe Biden paid Maine a visit for the first time as commander in chief last Friday.

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By Bob Mallard As part of a regulation change proposal package that included removing protective regulations on nonnative and highly invasive bass from 14 waters in the native-fish-rich North Zone, Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife has also proposed prohibiting bass tournaments in the North Zone.

By Chris Sargent It was bound to happen, and, to be honest, I was well past due.

By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Staff The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is in the sometimes unenviable position of trying to serve two masters when it comes to fishing.

By Matthew Gagnon I don’t often find myself in agreement with Gov.

To the Editor; Concerning the recent story about bass and bass tournaments: I think bucket stockers have ruined a tradition in Maine releasing illegal species, including but not limited to bass.

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By Nancy Battick You most likely have been told that using wildcards can be helpful in genealogical searching.