Contributors - Bangor Daily News

Busy doing nothing about ‘muddled class’

We’ve all watched in wonder, or perhaps disgust, as our politicians continue to perseverate and grandstand about their “concerns” for such macroeconomic abstractions as the growing federal debt … more

John Rockefeller | 3/17/10 | 71 views

Curb consumption of sugar

Efforts to improve health should be a major part of health care reform. One way of doing this is to promote better diets. People with healthful diets generally need much less health care, and … more

John Tjepkema | 3/16/10 | 318 views

Let's bring war dollars home

On Jan. 28, two people who inspired me died. more

By Ilze Petersons | 3/15/10 | 181 views

World population surge imperils environment

The ship Titanic, the crown jewel of the White Star Line, boasted as unsinkable by its owners and foolishly driven by them on that premise to its destruction, is a grave warning to mankind. more

By Kenneth Roy | 3/15/10 | 619 views

Measure could undermine state's biotech industry

Maine’s legislators are debating a measure, LD 821, that would require biopharmaceutical companies to “operate and finance the collection, transportation and disposal of unwanted drugs.” more

By Gary R. Goodrich and Paul R. Pescatello | 3/13/10 | 250 views

Public option is what the country needs

After a full year of debate, it's time to do something about health care reform. more

By Susan Goodwillie Stedman | 3/13/10 | 841 views

A measure that ensures treatment

People affected by persistent mental illness, although challenged, can and do live lives of great value and purpose. Denying them access to necessary services is biased, unnecessary and wrong. more

By David S. Proffitt | 3/12/10 | 670 views

The meaning behind Deer Isle’s message to Michaud

Deer Isle town meeting day was March 1. Two thirds of those at the Deer Isle Town Hall on this picturesque island of 2,400 lobstermen, artists, tradesmen and “from-awayers” took their stand: … more

By Dud Hendrick
Special to the BDN | 3/11/10 | 272 views

Wind power has benefits for Maine and its families

One cool summer morning in Chain of Ponds Township, I realized just how important wind power is to me, my family and our state. Every Tuesday morning, Reed & Reed conducted a safety meeting with … more

By Glenn Adams
Special to the BDN | 3/11/10 | 613 views

Penalizing towns cannot be justified

The Legislature, at the urging of the commissioner of education and the governor, still want to penalize Maine towns that have chosen not to consolidate into large school districts. Even now, when … more

Gordon Donaldson | 3/10/10 | 517 views