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The Tax Diet

With obesity costing the nation an estimated $147 billion each year, a national strategy to combat the problem is in order. One fix suggested by a recent report in the medical journal Archives of … more

3/17/10 | 77 views

Preparing for Red Tide

A large red tide outbreak has already been predicted for this summer. This is bad news for shellfish harvesters, dealers and the restaurants that depend on clams and mussels for their livelihoods. … more

3/17/10 | 33 views

Action Needed on Arena

Like a rusty old car starting on a subzero day, the economy is creaking back to life. Before long, interest rates will begin inching up, demand for construction material will rise as will their … more

3/16/10 | 432 views

Paranoia in Perspective

Consider for a moment the rantings of two recent Americans who committed violent suicide, taking others with them to death. more

By BDN Staff
BDN Staff | 3/15/10 | 751 views

Happy Birthday, Maine

Today, Maine marks its 190th anniversary as a state. more

By BDN Staff
BDN Staff | 3/15/10 | 1190 views

Petition Progress

A legislative committee took a small step toward improving Maine's petition process this week. As national groups increasingly fund efforts to get questions on the state’s ballot, requiring more information about such efforts makes sense. more

By BDN Staff
BDN Staff | 3/13/10 | 443 views

Government We Can Afford

A new think tank will do a great service to the state if it follows through with answering the questions it recently raised. more

By BDN Staff
BDN Staff | 3/13/10 | 722 views

Making Lobster Easier

The key to succeeding in business is to sell customers what they want. That is true of the state’s iconic lobster industry, too. more

By BDN Staff
BDN Staff | 3/12/10 | 274 views

The Maine Focus

In eight months, Maine will elect a new governor and Legislature. What should be their focus for bringing prosperity to this hardscrabble state in the midst of a historically deep recession? more

By BDN Staff
BDN Staff | 3/12/10 | 534 views

Canadian Perspective

Just as Maine isn’t alone among states suffering through an economic recession and the attendant budget shortfalls, the U.S. is not alone among nations grappling with the slowdown. Our neighbors to … more

3/11/10 | 406 views