Articles by Shelley Sund
BDN Maine announces upgrade to apps
The Bangor Daily News is pleased to announce an upgrade to our current apps for iOS and Android devices. Beginning today, our BDN Maine app will be available free for download in iTunes Store and Google Play. Our most recent changes to our tablet presence will make your experience much better, ...
Download BDN Maine Apps
The Bangor Daily News’ mobile apps keep you connected by providing you the latest news, politics, sports, living, outdoors, business and obituaries from the Portland area and around the state.BDN Maine app is free and advertising positions are available on every page. Mobile app ads are a great way to ...
OH, HONESTLY! (blog)
Would the real Lauren Cormier please stand up?
on Nov. 19, 2012, at 11:49 a.m.
I’m gonna come right out and say it: I’m a big, fat liar. My nose might not be three feet long and my pants are surprisingly cool, but the fact remains. Let me give you a couple of examples: Scene 1: I’m going about the day with my three kiddos. ...
OH, HONESTLY! (blog)
Ready or Not
on Nov. 18, 2012, at 10:48 a.m.
I’m sitting here trying to work up the nerve to eat a piece of toast. It’s a simple enough series of actions. Bite, chew, swallow. Funny how something so seemingly insignificant can hold so much meaning. Here’s the thing: if I eat this toast, I’m forever closing a chapter in ...
OH, HONESTLY! (blog)
I Wasn’t Lying!
on Nov. 18, 2012, at 9:54 a.m.
WARNING: The images you are about to see are real. Some may find these images frightening or disturbing. Viewer discretion is advised. In case you thought I was exaggerating when I told you about my messy house, here’s proof that I wasn’t: This is our bonus room, shot from two ...
OH, HONESTLY! (blog)
My Little Brat
on Nov. 17, 2012, at 10:55 a.m.
Confession time! This will come as no great surprise to those of you who already have children, but it may be shocking to the ones who haven’t yet delved into the wonderful world of parenting. Brace yourselves, future dads and moms because here it is: Sometimes I don’t like my ...
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Whit Richardson
on Nov. 16, 2012, at 10:32 a.m.
Analysis, Anecdotes and Asides from Maine's Business Landscape
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Education: Future Imperfect
on Nov. 15, 2012, at 3:58 p.m.
Contemporary perspectives on education
EDUCATION: FUTURE IMPERFECT (blog)
Welcome to Edutopia
on Nov. 13, 2012, at 9:23 p.m.
First things, first. Thanks for reading my initial contribution to my first blog. I welcome your reactions and, as noted in the “About Me” section, welcome serious and respectful criticisms–more, in fact, than idle praise. Because of concerns over copyright, I have had to drop “Edutopia” as the title of ...
Enter to win tickets to see Soulquest
This is your chance to win 1 (one) of 2 (two) pairs of tickets to see Soulquest at the Bangor Waterfront Pavilion on Saturday, September 29, 2012. Official Rules: To enter visit http://www.bangordailynews.com/contest and sign up for one of our email newsletters. One entry per person. Tickets are good only ...
Enter to win tickets to see Journey
This is your chance to win 1 (one) of 2 (two) pairs of tickets to see Journey, Pat Benatar and Loverboy on Friday, September 28, Bangor Waterfront, 1 Railroad St, Bangor, Maine. Gates open at 5:00PM. All entries must be received no later than 12 p.m., Monday, September 24, 2012 ...
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Heavy
on Sept. 12, 2012, at 3:04 p.m.
Monica is the editor of Fiddlehead Focus, a fast-growing and popular web and print news source in northern Aroostook County. Read about her thoughts, experiences, trials, and errors on her journey to weight loss.
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Bourbon. Portland. Beer. Politics.
on Sept. 12, 2012, at 2:56 p.m.
Alex Steed has written about and engaged in politics since he was an insufferable teenage, run for the Statehouse and produced a successful web series. Read his thoughts on Portland and politics.
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Munjoy Hill News
on Sept. 12, 2012, at 2:05 p.m.
Carol's goal is to recognize people on the Hill leading unique lives, start-up businesses in the Portland area, and other subjects of interest to people on the Hill.
EMCC Foundation 2nd Annual Golf Tournament
Join us on Monday, October 1, 2012 at Penobscot Valley Country Club for the 2nd Annual EMCC Foundation Golf Tournament! This event will be a four-person team scramble with a 12:30 p.m. shotgun start. Following the tournament, we will retire to the Main Dining Room for a BBQ buffet. Awards ...
Celtics Ticket Contest Rules and Explanation
The BDN system for reporting high school games online will continue for the fall 2012 season. We are again requiring high schools to report their games on the website instead of calling or faxing us. Doing so is the best way to guarantee the game will appear on the BDN ...
HEAVY (blog)
Just fat
on Sept. 05, 2012, at 10:06 a.m.
I began writing Heavy at the beginning of the summer as a column for Fiddlehead Focus. I’m really excited that the Bangor Daily News has picked it up as a blog. This particular piece is a re-print of my introductory column for Fiddlehead Focus. It should explain what this blog ...
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