By law, every correctional facility in Maine is supposed to have a board of visitors. For years, state correctional facilities and county jails have operated without this needed oversight. Read More
The Red Sox fans, as they did for his grandfather, cheered Mike Yastrzemski while he rounded the bases. But there was at least one important difference: Mike doesn’t play for Boston. Read More
Drawing more attention to the impacts of climate change is important, of course. But the difficult task, especially in the United States, is prompting action. Read More
This is not about whether lawmakers support border security improvements in the southern U.S. This is about following the Constitution, which affirms that it is the job of Congress, not the president, to disperse the taxpayers’ money. Read More
Call us crazy, but we think a man sometimes referred to as “Mad Dog” has some valuable things to say about cooperation and order. Read More
The Amazon fires are reason for alarm. Unfortunately there are no easy ways to stop their proliferation. But international pressure, including from the United States, can play an important role in any solution. Read More
President Donald Trump will speak at a 7 p.m. campaign rally in Manchester, New Hampshire, on Thursday in his first visit to the state since March 2018 and six months before crucial early presidential primaries there. Read More
America’s immigration laws should be enforced, but tormenting children and punishing workers for speaking out, without addressing the widespread hiring and employment of undocumented workers, looks more like intimidation than enforcement. Read More
Director Catherine Weidner made improvements by focusing on the feminist plot and by punching as much humor as possible into what many critics consider to be one of Shakespeare’s weakest plays. Read More
Earlier this week, President Donald Trump gave a speech about the environment, touting how he valued “clear water” and public lands. It was a speech totally divorced from reality. Read More
Patriotism should be measured in how we honor, defend, enjoy and expand that freedom — not in how we market or monetize it. Read More
America is used to seeing Jon Stewart make people laugh. There was nothing funny, however, in Stewart’s Congressional takedown last week. Read More
Rules for a retail marijuana market in Maine are overdue. These rules meet important standards and should move forward. Read More
The bird is actually a helpful messenger in the battle against digital distraction. Read More
Like in Saturday's game, the Sea Dogs came back in the seventh and final inning to win. Read More
Sea Dog Bobby Dalbec hit two home runs for the second straight game. Read More
A group of coaching, human resources and staffing professionals will join the BDN for a conversation about their ongoing efforts to recruit people to work or study in Maine. Read More
The announcement from Gov. Janet Mills that her administration will pursue the first such 10-year plan in more than 20 years is a welcome one. It presents a much-needed opportunity for action. Read More
Long before sales and sports and the three-day weekend, Memorial Day was a day of mourning. Read More
Maine has one more chance to get this right. Read More
