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Published
April 16, 2023

Photos: ‘Mud Run’ at Thomas College in Waterville

More than 600 competitors races splash through muddy water during the Dirty Dog Mud Run 5K, obstacle race at Thomas College in Waterville on Sunday. All photos by Rich Abrahamson/Morning Sentinel.
Published
April 16, 2023

On the Edge: Tales of April

It’s hard to be funny when April’s usual annoying showers suddenly become dark twisting clouds of hurt, J.P. Devine writes.
Published
April 12, 2023

Backyard Naturalist: Strange lights in the sky

The feeling of stupendous awe, of fear and beauty, and strangeness, arises when you watch the aurora, Dana Wilde writes.
Published
April 9, 2023

On the Edge: How you want ‘em?

Eggs are everywhere this time of year, and their importance to our society is priceless, J.P. Devine writes.
Published
April 5, 2023

Thinking Things Through: Smaller is better when it comes to ice cream cones

Marking special occasions at ice cream stands, Liz Soares has been in sticky situations when given plus-size scoops in puny cones.
Published
April 2, 2023

On the Edge: Is everything all right?

You’re probably wondering what these ‘Golden Years’ are, and when they’re coming, because whatever this ‘all right’ we’re living in now isn’t ‘all right’ at all, J.P. Devine writes.
Published
March 31, 2023

Invasive tree bug prompts expanded emergency order across central Maine, state officials say

Under the emergency order, state officials are restricting the movement of ash trees, green ash waste, ash firewood ‘and any other materials that may be a means of emerald ash borer transportation.’
Published
March 29, 2023

Backyard Naturalist: Auroras in spring

Auroras have fascinating scientific explanation but offer the feeling of stupendous transparent beauty that touches the northern sky of your soul, Dana Wilde writes.
Published
March 26, 2023

On the Edge: Apocalypse Now

Waiting for the white apocalypse, J.P. Devine recalls the romance of moving to Maine all those years ago.
Published
March 22, 2023

Backyard Naturalist: Climate change reports

Discouraging facts from a new climate change report come even as some readers are environmentally undaunted, Dana Wilde writes.