By Bangor Daily News Editorial Board Unfortunately, it was not a big surprise that state corrections officials cited overcrowding at the Penobscot County Jail in their threat to not renew the facility’s license earlier this month.

By Matthew Gagnon George W.

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By Nancy Battick Much is happening in the genealogical world as libraries begin to re-open.

By Rebekah Gass and Robert L.

By BDN Editorial Board John Hiatt has resigned from the Bangor school committee.

By Matthew Gagnon When the Sept.

By Stuart and Craig Watt  As you drive into Greenville on Route 15 and reach the top of the hill, you are met with one of the more beautiful views  of the lake.

By John Holyoke Come this time of year, a few things are (typically) very predictable.

To the Editor; Imagine my dismay today at the local supermarket filling up with way too many unmasked shoppers.

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By Bob Mallard The state will be receiving nearly $4.

By Scott Strom Here in Maine, we are among the most petroleum-dependent states in the nation, and the most dependent in New England.

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By Matthew Gagnon It has been a big week for the big spenders in Congress.

The Maine 13-week black bear season opens Aug.

To the Editor; It seems to me that someone’s civil rights are being violated in Bar Harbor.

By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Staff We have been blessed in my family to have a great place to spend summer vacations.