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The Bangor Daily News editorial board members are Publisher Richard J. Warren, Opinion Editor Susan Young, Deputy Opinion Editor Matt Junker and BDN President Todd Benoit. Young has worked for the BDN for over 25 years as a reporter and editor. Junker has worked for the BDN since 2018 and worked for U.S. Sen. Angus King before becoming a journalist.

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Broken child care system harms children, families and employers — and it’s expensive

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“Like so many other human services, the U.S. is an outlier among rich countries when it comes to child care.”

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Anti-LGBTQ laws should be condemned whether they are passed in Uganda or Texas

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The Taxation Committee has approved a fix for a flawed property tax freeze program.
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This is an ‘excellent solution’ for Maine’s flawed property tax freeze program

Avatar photo by The BDN Editorial Board June 3, 2023June 2, 2023
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Lawmakers, not referendum, should craft paid leave plan for Maine

Avatar photo by The BDN Editorial Board June 2, 2023June 2, 2023
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Maine drivers just received another wakeup call to be careful around school buses

Avatar photo by The BDN Editorial Board June 1, 2023June 1, 2023
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An encouraging start for Bangor Community Action Team

Avatar photo by The BDN Editorial Board May 31, 2023May 31, 2023
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Debt ceiling deal is essential but nothing to cheer about

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Kari Lake was right about one thing

Avatar photo by The BDN Editorial Board May 29, 2023May 29, 2023
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Memorial Day remains a time for reflection and gratitude

Avatar photo by The BDN Editorial Board May 29, 2023May 28, 2023
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Books and poems help students understand our complex world 

Avatar photo by The BDN Editorial Board May 26, 2023May 26, 2023
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Trauma of sexual assault has no statute of limitations

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With AI regulation, industry shouldn’t shape its own rules 

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Recreational trails benefit Mainers, communities and our economy

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In Mal Leary, Maine has lost ‘a giant of journalism and a dear friend’

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Maine wants asylum seekers to work sooner. Now Congress must act. 

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Memorable words from 2023 graduation speakers

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Maine lawmakers should improve hazardous rail cargo transparency

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Americans can still take COVID-19 seriously without emergency declaration

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Creating a commission to review Maine’s COVID-19 response is still a good idea

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Mandated staffing ratios may not solve the complex issues facing hospitals and nurses

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