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Planning for climate resilience

To the Editor; Eastern Maine Development Corp.

Trails bond is an investment in Maine’s outdoor brand

By Jenny Kordick and Kay Henry Maine trails are priceless, yet we take them for granted.

$272M in federal funding to bridge the digital divide in Maine

By Brandi McCune High-speed internet is essential for home, business, and agricultural needs, but estimates show that there are more than 94,000 unserved and underserved locations across Maine.

Republicans should hold out for a better deal on state budget

By Matthew Gagnon Late nights are a way of life in the Legislature these days, but even by that new standard, Tuesday (into Wednesday) was a special kind of ridiculous, with votes closing at 3:45 in the morning.

The right word choices?

To the Editor; This letter is in reference to the June 23 front page article that appeared in the Piscataquis Observer, “Iconic Summer Eatery to reopen with new name” by Valerie Royzman (staff writer).

Moose permit: now what?

Older Mainers deserve better customer service from the Social Security Administration

By Noël Bonam, AARP Maine state director Most of us have experienced long hold times or dropped calls when trying to get through to a customer service agent.

Whether to keep a fish, or release it, is a personal decision

By Chris Sargent To keep or not to keep, that is the question.

Want fewer Maine kids to go hungry? Expand state child tax credit and SNAP benefits

By Anna Korsen As a state-wide nonprofit working to address childhood food insecurity, we know all too well that Maine has the highest rate of childhood food insecurity in New England, with at least one in six kids lacking consistent access to nutrition.

Angel Island

By Nancy Battick Everyone’s heard of Ellis Island, the gateway to the United States for Europeans, western Asians and some Africans.

Where’s the outrage over Maine House Speaker’s remarks?

By Matthew Gagnon “We should be storming the Capitol.

Book on fly fishing in Maine is a hit

Bill would ensure Maine Veterans Homes continue today and tomorrow

To the Editor; I’m writing today as a veteran and past board member and chairperson of Maine Veterans’ Homes to urge our state legislators to sustainably fund the six MVH homes which Maine veterans and their families call “home.

Vote with your grandkids’ interests in mind

To the Editor; As people contemplate which candidates to support in the upcoming elections, it is vital they vote for their grandchildren’s interests, not their own.

An exhilarating adventure on Millinocket area’s growing mountain bike trail

By Sarah Sindo When people think of summer in the Katahdin region, scaling the granite rock of Katahdin or paddling the calm, pristine waters within Baxter State Park often come to mind.

I didn’t get drawn for a moose permit, again

By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Staff When it comes to the Maine moose permit lottery, it’s just better to assume that you aren’t going to get drawn.

We need to judge the misdeeds of our friends as harshly as we judge those of our enemies

By Matthew Gagnon Usually politicians love to be first.

Knife maker creates collectible blades

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