Nearly all of us spend part of our day mapping Maine. Some of us use paper maps or online maps or even high-tech satellite maps, but most often we use our own personal mental maps to navigate and explore our everyday environments. Without even thinking about it, we… Read More
    Like cars in a demolition derby, pieces of Earth’s surface are skidding around, sideswiping and smashing into each other, or ripping apart from each other. All of this movement takes place in slow motion most of the time, so you will not notice it – unless there’s an… Read More
    Sometimes people use the term “rocket science” to say what something is not. For example, say you are building a birdhouse. You cut into the wood with a saw slowly and carefully. You are all tensed up, afraid you will make a mistake. The adult… Read More
    The Newspapers in Education program at the Bangor Daily News is ready to welcome teachers and students back to school with a bang. This year promises to be filled with fun and learning with the Bangor Daily News. We’ll continue with our classroom favorites – The Mini Page… Read More