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GOP bills will fix roads without raising taxes

As Maine state government wrestles with continued fallout from the economic crisis gripping our nation, one of the most critical problems facing us is the deteriorating condition of our roads. more

By Kevin L. Raye | 11/21/09 | 10 views

Reform must reward low-cost, high-quality hospitals

Maine’s 39 community and specialty hospitals strongly support health care reform at the national level that would expand insurance coverage, slow the escalation of costs and improve the quality and safety of health care services. more

By Steven R. Michaud | 11/21/09 | 12 views

Agency links workers and Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving wasn’t always just about family, food and football. more

11/20/09 | 136 views

Veterans feel needed by others

The Bangor Veterans Day parade was, as usual, something to be appreciated and celebrated, as testimony to the organizers, the veterans’ organizations, and the never ending support of Galen Cole, his staff and many volunteers. more

By Loren Ritchie | 11/19/09 | 93 views

Parents need paid sick leave

I learned a lot as a teacher of toddlers. I learned how to help 2-year-olds share. more

By Jessica Bickford | 11/17/09 | 1030 views

Maine agency provides lessons in financial literacy

On behalf of Maine’s Department of Professional and Financial Regulation, I want to thank the Bangor Daily News for drawing attention in a Sept. 30 editorial to something my agency focuses on … more

By Anne L. Head
Special to the BDN | 11/16/09 | 113 views

‘Economic recovery’ not for all

As the pundits and politicians revel in our “economic recovery,” the asterisk at the bottom of their statements continues to be that the return of jobs will follow a bit later in the economic … more

By John Rockefeller
Special to the BDN | 11/16/09 | 897 views

The view from the other Maine, politically speaking

I would like to share a view from Cornville. Ever since I can remember I have been told and actually came to believe that southern Maine ran the state. more

By Jennifer Nelson-Lynds | 11/14/09 | 620 views

Agnew speeches sparked move toward soft news

It remains the most influential indictment of American journalism ever made. Forty years ago today, this famous figure began railing against the corporate media. “A broader spectrum of national … more

Michael Socolow | 11/13/09 | 9980 views

Making schools safe, welcoming

Much work remains to make our schools safe and respectful places for all students. Bullying, harassment and shunning are still far too common, especially in many of our middle and high schools, … more

Peter Rees | 11/12/09 | 525 views