Editorials Archives - Bangor Daily News

Mainers should not hesitate to look into new rental relief program

by The BDN Editorial Board 21 hours agoMarch 3, 2021

“The folks who have been hanging on should not hesitate to reach out for help now that it is available,” the BDN Editorial Board writes.

Better data needed to guide regulatory decisions aimed at protecting right whales

by The BDN Editorial Board March 2, 2021March 2, 2021

4 Maine deaths in 1 week stress importance of fire safety measures

by The BDN Editorial Board March 1, 2021March 1, 2021

An independent commission is needed to focus on facts about the deadly Capitol riot

by The BDN Editorial Board February 28, 2021February 28, 2021

Mills offers straightforward budget framework with right priorities

by The BDN Editorial Board February 26, 2021February 26, 2021

Waste of fish on Sebago Lake so frustrating because it was so avoidable

by The BDN Editorial Board February 25, 2021February 25, 2021

More than 500 Mainers died from overdoses last year. That should concern us all.

by The BDN Editorial Board February 24, 2021February 24, 2021

Congress continues to hurry up and wait to deliver more vaccine funding

by The BDN Editorial Board February 23, 2021February 23, 2021

‘A big error day’: Serena Williams offers master class in taking responsibility

by The BDN Editorial Board February 22, 2021February 22, 2021

Maine can’t afford a fractured approach to expanding internet access

by The BDN Editorial Board February 21, 2021February 22, 2021

Is Maine’s electric grid ready for a lot more renewable power? Regulators need to find out now.

by The BDN Editorial Board February 19, 2021February 19, 2021

Don’t censure Susan Collins for being Susan Collins

by The BDN Editorial Board February 18, 2021February 18, 2021

Remembering George Smith

by The BDN Editorial Board February 17, 2021February 16, 2021

Support the health and safety of law enforcement. Wear a mask.

by The BDN Editorial Board February 16, 2021February 16, 2021

Reminders from George Washington and Abraham Lincoln on Presidents’ Day

by The BDN Editorial Board February 14, 2021February 14, 2021

Senators shouldn’t need a reminder of the danger of the Capitol insurrection and Trump’s attempts to overturn election results

by The BDN Editorial Board February 12, 2021February 12, 2021

Targeted tax conformity directs benefits to Maine’s small businesses

by The BDN Editorial Board February 11, 2021February 11, 2021

Trump impeachment defense struggles from the start

by The BDN Editorial Board February 10, 2021February 10, 2021

Trump’s words and actions should guide Senate impeachment trial

by The BDN Editorial Board February 9, 2021February 9, 2021

Tom Brady had another inspiring year. So did a Chiefs lineman who didn’t play a single down.

by The BDN Editorial Board February 8, 2021February 8, 2021