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We owe the victims of the Lewiston shooting responsible action to prevent more gun violence

Beware of Big Sandwich

By Matthew Gagnon Over the years there have been many “big” industries that have gained the contempt of the American people.

Books that make great gifts

Maine’s PFAS law should be amended to target dangerous products without harming our economy

By Joe Baldacci and Chris Kilgour One of the biggest policy topics in Maine recently has been PFAS.

Facing another COVID Winter, Mainers should be thankful for science and entrepreneurship

By Timothy Templet Winter is coming, and so is a potential COVID surge.

Expanding broadband must be priority for eastern Maine

By Lee Umphrey The economic health of eastern Maine depends on our ability to meet five strategic goals, and to answer the challenges of an aging population and people moving away for better opportunities.

Maine bass champ headed to Bassmaster Classic

Genealogical thanks

By Nancy Battick November is the month we traditionally give thanks for the blessings in our lives.

I mostly got what I wanted on Election Day

By Matthew Gagnon Here’s something I don’t usually say: I mostly got what I wanted on Election Day out of the referendum process.

Deer’s detection system is impressive

New apprenticeships open career pathways beyond the trades

By David Pease and Hannah Greene We recognize and celebrate the week of Nov.

Wolfden project can set standard to improve mining worldwide

By Jared Bornstein Recently there have been public hearings held on whether to allow the Pickett Mountain Project, a proposed copper, zinc, gold and silver mine, to move forward.

Legislature, not governor, should control Lewiston shooting review

Last week, Gov.

Deer prospects look good

Redfin pickerel get clear protections from angling in Maine

By Bob Mallard By Bob Mallard In early spring while researching how Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife manages the north and south zones, I accidentally discovered that there were no protections from angling for state endangered redfin pickerel.

Testing family roots

By Nancy Battick With the holiday season looming, you may want to ask Santa for a DNA test kit or perhaps gift one to a special person.

I learned my lesson on treestand safety the hard way

By Chris Sargent The setup was ideal and I was excited to see what the morning would bring after spending the better part of an hour carefully sneaking through damp October darkness.

Our institutions failed us before Lewiston shooting

By Matthew Gagnon Robert R.

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