New Perspective Archives - Bangor Daily News

The family that fought a Maine landfill leaves their town behind

by Lori Valigra 2 hours agoSeptember 12, 2026

Five years after Debbie Cooper lost her fight against one of Maine’s most important landfills, her son’s family is also leaving Hartland.

Outdoors Contributors

If a hunter doesn’t even like fall turkey hunting that much, why does he keep doing it?

by Al Raychard, Outdoors Contributor 2 hours agoSeptember 12, 2026

Letter: Democratic ads about Susan Collins are wrong

by Opinion Contributor 2 hours agoSeptember 12, 2026

People who oppose bear baiting have no idea what they’re talking about

by Chris Sargent, Outdoors Contributor 2 hours agoSeptember 12, 2026

Police and Courts

Bangor-area faith leaders urge Newport building owner to not lease to ICE

by Marie Weidmayer September 10, 2026September 10, 2026

Outdoors Contributors

I wanted to shoot a bear. Here’s why I did.

by Dennis Corriveau, Outdoors Contributor September 9, 2026September 9, 2026

2 Maine island towns hire housing manager to address affordability crisis

by Kathleen O'Brien September 9, 2026September 9, 2026

Meet the man behind Bangor’s most controversial housing development

by Annie Rupertus September 8, 2026September 8, 2026

For many Troy Jackson supporters, it’s all about Susan Collins

by Benjamin Kail September 7, 2026September 7, 2026

Letter: Christian Zionists are not Christian

by Opinion Contributor September 7, 2026September 6, 2026

How this coastal Maine town’s ‘matriarch’ keeps busy even as she turns 100

by Elizabeth Walztoni September 6, 2026September 6, 2026

This hardcore music venue in the woods of rural Maine helped shape a generation of teens

by Elizabeth Walztoni September 4, 2026September 4, 2026

Troy Jackson leans into town halls as an attack on Susan Collins

by Benjamin Kail September 1, 2026September 1, 2026

Outdoors Contributors

I hadn’t fished these Maine ponds in decades. Then I saw all the canoes.

by Al Raychard, Outdoors Contributor September 1, 2026September 1, 2026

Opinion Contributor

It will take more than money to solve Penobscot Community Health Care’s fiscal crisis

by Opinion Contributor August 31, 2026August 31, 2026

Outdoors Contributors

Do you really need a treestand to kill a Maine deer?

by Al Raychard, Outdoors Contributor August 30, 2026August 29, 2026

State

Fire chief’s exit clears way for rival Maine mill towns to share a leader

by Daniel O'Connor August 27, 2026August 26, 2026

Opinion Contributor

Perspective from Biddeford on ICE killing of Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero

by Opinion Contributor August 27, 2026August 27, 2026

New voices, perspectives will be welcome on Bangor City Council

by The BDN Editorial Board August 27, 2026August 27, 2026

Letter: Thanks to Angus King for seeking to lower credit card swipe fees

by Opinion Contributor August 26, 2026August 25, 2026