Editorials Archives - Bangor Daily News

Books and poems help students understand our complex world

by The BDN Editorial Board May 26, 2023May 26, 2023

“Schools and school boards shouldn’t be bowing to this kind of factually deficient fear mongering masquerading as parental involvement. “

Trauma of sexual assault has no statute of limitations

by The BDN Editorial Board May 25, 2023May 25, 2023

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

by The BDN Editorial Board May 24, 2023May 24, 2023

Recreational trails benefit Mainers, communities and our economy

by The BDN Editorial Board May 23, 2023May 23, 2023

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

by The BDN Editorial Board May 22, 2023May 22, 2023

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

by The BDN Editorial Board May 21, 2023May 21, 2023

Memorable words from 2023 graduation speakers

by The BDN Editorial Board May 19, 2023May 19, 2023

Maine lawmakers should improve hazardous rail cargo transparency

by The BDN Editorial Board May 18, 2023May 18, 2023

Americans can still take COVID-19 seriously without emergency declaration

by The BDN Editorial Board May 17, 2023May 17, 2023

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

by The BDN Editorial Board May 16, 2023May 16, 2023

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

by The BDN Editorial Board May 15, 2023May 15, 2023

First responders need to know that resources exist to help them process that trauma and that there is nothing wrong about needing that help.

First responders are there for us. We should be there for their mental health.

by The BDN Editorial Board May 15, 2023May 14, 2023

Happy Mother’s Day

by The BDN Editorial Board May 13, 2023May 13, 2023

U.S. is a hot spot for extreme weather

by The BDN Editorial Board May 11, 2023May 11, 2023

"It has become abundantly clear that Congress needs tougher rules around owning and trading stocks."

Congress also has an ethics problem

by The BDN Editorial Board May 10, 2023May 10, 2023

Maine lawmakers should listen to advisory council on military sexual trauma

by The BDN Editorial Board May 9, 2023May 9, 2023

Words of appreciation for spring in Maine

by The BDN Editorial Board May 8, 2023May 8, 2023

"Mainers made it clear that the single area code is an iconic part of the state’s identity, and worth trying to preserve for as long as possible. And state regulators have listened."

Inflexible system only makes it appear 207 area code’s days are numbered

by The BDN Editorial Board May 7, 2023May 7, 2023

Eliot Cutler plea deal is dissatisfying and raises urgent questions about justice

by The BDN Editorial Board May 5, 2023May 5, 2023

"This shouldn’t be complicated. The Supreme Court should develop and follow strict ethics rules for its members."

The Supreme Court owes people stronger ethical standards

by The BDN Editorial Board May 4, 2023May 4, 2023