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EDITORIALS
Yes on Question 2, but also yes to more diverse transportation funding
This year, like the past five years, Maine voters will be asked to approve a substantial transportation bond of about $100 million.
CONTRIBUTORS
DANBY INK. CARTOONS
Lobster industry
The plight of the Maine lobster industry.
Toppled statue
A statue the president would love to see removed.
Beach fun
Beach fun in the year of COVID-19.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Congress must act to strengthen health care in face of disaster
“Expanding support for Medicaid is one way to make a real difference in communities and in the lives of people,” writes David Farmer.
We need real reform that respects the work of law enforcement officers
“Yes, things need to change. Attacking, harming, and killing police is not the answer,” writes Wally Fraser.
Broadband investment will foster open government and safe elections
“It is a question that speaks directly to equality and opportunity in Maine,” writes Anna Kellar.
Bangor High School is ready to lead on social justice
Change does not come easily and we need to accept the discomfort that will come with growth.
Wear a mask, stay apart so we can beat coronavirus together
Come on people, get with the program!
Race, protest and democracy in America
“Throughout U.S. history, Black Americans have forced us to reckon with how often we fail to live up to our stated values,” writes Ryan LaRochelle.
Tuesday, June 30, 2020: Incredible courage from students, representing everyone, until hate is gone
Here’s what BDN readers are talking about.
The pandemic is not the only crisis plaguing our food supply chain
We cannot forget the looming disasters we’ll face if we do not act on climate now, too.
Dale Crafts is top choice in 2nd District Republican primary
“Given his depth of experience, both in lawmaking and business, we believe Dale Crafts is a solid first choice for Republican voters in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District on July 14,” writes the BDN Editorial Board.
Here’s why we endorse
“We endorse candidates because we have been given unusual access to them and we have the time to dig deeply into and challenge their ideas,” writes the BDN Editorial Board.
Why the new US sanctions on Syria won’t end the civil war
The Syrian tragedy is mainly due to endless foreign interventions.
Racial justice will take much more than reforming the police
Our current outrage is focused on police but it goes much deeper.
Invest in public and private infrastructure right now
The timing is right for both the public and private sectors to invest in the future of America.
COVID-19 created a surgery backlog that’s only going to get worse
“Unless significant investments are made in expansion of surgical capacity, the future will be challenging,” writes Dr. Amit Jain.
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