J.P. Devine: There are stories here

War historically produces great literature, full of blood and anguish and the stories of our lives, J.P. Devine writes.

Amy Calder: A little thank you can go a long way

Volunteers at the Universalist Unitarian Church in Waterville have been making bag lunches for school staff and bus drivers as a way to thank them for their work during the pandemic, Amy Calder writes.

‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ returns

Liz Soares: Lost and found lessons from 1939

As Russia furthers its invasion of Ukraine, Liz Soares ponders the echoes of Adolf Hitler's invasion of Poland 83 years ago and the harrowing tale the same year as Donn Fendler was lost and found in the Maine woods.

J.P. Devine Podcast: Book burners should be careful what they wish for

J.P. Devine: They’re coming for your books

Book banners should be careful what they wish for, J.P. Devine writes.

Amy Calder: Wishing away the virus won’t make it so

Now, as the omicron variant of the coronavirus seems to be waning, is the worst time to shed our masks, Amy Calder writes.

‘Emily in Paris’ blessed with two more seasons

Dana Wilde: The Dog Star

Beauty is a real thing, and star color, location and brightness can stir up transcendent feelings, Dana Wilde writes.

J.P. Devine Podcast: Keeping watch on Ukraine-Russia tensions