Bangor Daily News
UNE President’s Forum to examine higher education’s role in a polarized era
BIDDEFORD — How did higher education become so politicized, and has it always been this way? Are recent government actions aimed at universities necessary counterweights to restore ideological…
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5mAd on Jackson joins wave of misleading claims in Senate race
As the Maine Senate race heats up, both Republican and Democratic campaigns trade accusations over misleading political advertisements regarding Social Security and Medicaid policies.
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3mtoday in history
Explore significant historical events occurring on August 20, ranging from the invasion of Czechoslovakia and the publication of Darwin's theory to the founding of the NFL.
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6mLETTERS TO THE EDITOR
This collection of letters to the editor explores diverse perspectives on Maine politics, featuring arguments for and against Senator Susan Collins and an endorsement for Nate Burnett.
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5mMaine’s statewide school cellphone ban isn’t enough
While Maine's new cellphone ban improves classroom focus, it is insufficient; the state must now enact comprehensive media literacy legislation to protect students from manipulative digital environments and AI.
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4mHotelier backs Bar Harbor’s freeze on lodging developments
Bar Harbor hotelier David C. Witham supports a renewed moratorium on large lodging developments, aiming to balance housing needs with sustainable growth despite pushback from local business groups.