The dogs seem to be the only ones we can trust in “The Old Man,” J.P. Devine writes

Backyard Naturalist: A rainbow in the eye of the beholder

The beauty of light rays refracted inside raindrops give us — or so it seems — a peculiar sense of grace being imposed on the world, Dana Wilde writes.

On the Edge: The crown, no not the Netflix show

A recent dental drama in the family has J.P. Devine thinking about a different kind of “crack” he came upon in high school.

J.P. Devine Podcast: Discussing the crown, no not the Netflix show

Reporting Aside: Winslow club planting the seeds for a town to grow

Sue and Rick Dutil started the Winslow Garden Club this year and it now has 19 members doing their part to make the town shine, Amy Calder writes.

‘The Newsroom’ best show of the summer, says J.P. Devine

Thinking Things Through: The timely appeal of true crime stories

The allure of true crime stories might come from a variety of factors, but Liz Soares realizes her own interest is in her blood.

J.P. Devine Podcast: It’s hard to be funny during these tough times

On the Edge: Joke’s on the humorist

In these harsh days of the pandemic and other calamities, it's a tough job being an "intellectual who uses humor, or wit, in writing or public speaking," J.P. Devine writes.

Reporting Aside: Waterville officer stood tall in protecting city, and now others will stand for him

Police Officer Timothy Hinton, who retired Thursday, stands out as a dedicated public servant whose work set an example for others, Amy Calder writes.