People around the Pine Street State often have differing views about who qualifies as a “Mainer.” By some standards, it’s not even enough to have been born here — you need generational ties to lay claim to the coveted title. Read More
Poet and Maine resident Richard Blanco’s work grapples with lots of weighty, difficult topics, from racism and homophobia to love and death. Read More
The Bangor Daily News produces engaging in-person events that inform, empower and connect. Dirigo Speaks presents conversations throughout the year with civic leaders, change makers, artists and business leaders shaping Maine’s future. Read More
The Maine Legislature has set a goal of delivering broadband access to all communities in the state, but it’s going to require a major push — not to mention many millions of dollars of investment — for the state to claim that victory. Read More
Even though his players tease him for it, the coach of the University of Maine football team often likes to stress that it’s “a major Division I college program” during interviews and in team meetings. Read More
BLUE HILL — The Blue Hill Public Library will be hosting the annual National Geographic Bee for grade 4-8 homeschoolers from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 24. Every year thousands of schools across the country participate in the event, which is sponsored by the National… Read More
CAMDEN — The Camden Public Library hosts Grown Up Story Hour 11 a.m. to noon Friday, Jan. 24, We never outgrow listening to a good story read aloud. Volunteers read stories for 30-60 minutes. Read More
When businesses and organizations work together to retain and recruit Maine workers, it can be a win-win. Network over a pint while learning from three workforce and business leaders who will share what they've learned. Sea Dog Brewing Co in Bangor, Nov 20 at 5:30 p.m. Read More
Maine is the oldest state in the country. What does that aging population mean for our workforce, and for our communities? How are local and state government planning for the future? Join the BDN and local and state officials to discuss demographic trends and projections, and how these shifts are affecting life in Maine. This Bangor Daily Brews is at Nocturnum Draft Haus in Bangor on Nov 5 at 5:30 p.m. Read More
Attorney Janna Gau of Eaton Peabody has represented both claimants and the accused in Title IX proceedings. Come to Dirigo Speaks Nov. 7 at the Gracie Theatre to find out why she believes Title IX was never meant to be used the way it is today -- and what can be done about it. Read More
Join BDN Outdoors reporter John Holyoke for a campfire chat. John will tell stories of the Maine outdoors -- stories to make you laugh, cry and feel like you’re sitting in the pine trees right along with him. Event is free, and copies of John's new book, Evergreens, will be for sale. Tuesday, Oct. 22, 5:30 p.m. at the Bangor Arts Exchange. Read More
Maine's upcoming bicentennial has the BDN editorial board thinking about how Maine's climate has changed in the past 200 years, and what the next 200 years could look like. Let's explore the past and future of Maine's climate with researchers from the University of Maine's Climate Change Institute on September 24, 5:30 p.m. at Sea Dog Brewing Co. Read More
At Dirigo Speaks, Peggy Schaffer proposed that "universal broadband will save the world" and shared what Maine needs to do to take real steps toward the goal of broadband for all. Read More
Since Peggy Schaffer leads Maine's broadband investment program, she knows what it will take to unlock rural high speed internet. Read More
The #MeToo movement raised awareness of sexual harassment in Maine, across the United States and globally. Three Maine workplace leaders come together for a Dirigo Speaks that will reflect on the last year and ask: What's changed in workplaces in Maine? Has anything changed for women or for men? Join us on August 21 at the Bangor Arts Exchange for this free event. Read More
Peggy Schaffer leads Maine’s broadband investment program, and she has the keys to unlock rural high speed internet. As Executive Director of ConnectME, Maine’s program to expand broadband throughout the state, Schaffer will share an update on progress in DC and Augusta on improving access to funds for broadband growth, new opportunities for municipalities, and talk about what it will take at the state and town levels. Join us on July 23 at the Bangor Arts Exchange for this free and informative event. Read More
If you live in Waldo County, please consider attending a facilitated community listening session at the Belfast Free Library on August 14 at 6:30 p.m. What’s on your mind when it comes to life in Belfast and Waldo County? We invite you to meet BDN journalists, and share the issues and ideas that are on your mind. We listen and you set the agenda. Read More
Maine poet Richard Blanco reads selections from his newest work, 'How to Love a Country,' and reflects on Independence Day at Dirigo Speaks. Born in Madrid to Cuban exile parents and raised in Miami, the negotiation of cultural identity characterizes Blanco's three collections of poetry. Join the BDN and Launchpad at the Bangor Arts Exchange on July 2 at 5:30 for this special evening, free to all. Read More
Join pros from Maine's lobster, craft brewing and outdoor recreation industries for a talk on economic incentives and environmental imperatives at June's Bangor Daily Brews. June 27 at 5:30 p.m. at West Market Coffee House in Bangor. Read More
The Bangor Daily News is hosting a conversation with the Bucksport community about how the town rebounded after losing a major employer. 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 BDN seeks input from parents and students in the Bangor area: We want to hear about what matters directly from you, so we can better report on and explain what's happening in local schools. What’s on your mind when it comes to your school? Come meet Bangor Daily News journalists, and help us decide what we should be covering in your schools. We listen (and provide snacks) and you set the agenda. June 10 at 5 p.m. at the Bangor Arts Exchange. Please reserve your seat, as space is limited. Read More
