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Columns

Published
January 13, 2019

JP Devine: The return of the top talking heads

After extended Christmas vacations, the commentators of the television world are back to satisfy the needs of news hounds with time on their hands, writes J.P. Devine.
Published
January 9, 2019

Dana Wilde: Backyard winter midnight

Much of what we see in the night sky was also seen by our ancient ancestors, writes Dana Wilde.
Published
January 7, 2019

Amy Calder: Beware the ice monster lurking outside

Having suffered the pain of two major mishaps on ice and endured the lengthy recovery that came with them, Amy Calder issues a word of caution about what may be underfoot.
Published
January 6, 2019

J.P. Devine: The scent of victory

Does it smell like bacon? Does it have the aroma that accompanies a happy tune? Maybe it's more a feeling you get from seeing the celebrations that accompany a swing in politics to what you yourself espouse, writes J.P. Devine.
Published
January 2, 2019

Liz Soares: Tiny adventures abound on a day trip

Traveling, even short distances, brings random encounters with strangers that break through potential ruts in life, writes Liz Soares.

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Published
December 30, 2018

J.P. Devine: The good, the bad and the ugly in 2019

Everyone, they say, has their own dreams and scripts they favor, J.P. Devine writes.
Published
December 26, 2018

Dana Wilde: Conventions of cat names

Inspired by literary figures, fictional characters and ideals, the names of cats don't always seem to fit but have peculiar ways of working out, Dana Wilde writes.
Published
December 24, 2018

Amy Calder: In Christmas wonder, a respite from worldly worries

Seeing children line up to meet Santa Claus in Waterville is a reminder of turning our attention to what's good and right and pure, Amy Calder writes.
Published
December 23, 2018

J.P. Devine: Magic, mourning of the white stuff

After spending many Christmases around the map, it's easy to appreciate the enchantment of winter in Maine, J.P. Devine writes.
Published
December 19, 2018

Liz Soares: A welcome conversation starter about diversity comes to Cony

The Welcoming Library, a traveling collection of books featuring characters from a variety ethnic groups and cultures, creates a window for people to see how others live.