Backyard Naturalist: To dream like a spider

With new research suggesting cross spiders experience sleeplike phases, Dana Wilde ponders what dreams are made of for a variety of living things.

J.P. Devine Podcast: Yes, something did happen in Lewiston

On the Edge: And the prayers go on

J.P. Devine ponders the Lewiston shootings, the aftermath, and whether it's possible to be safe.

Bill Nemitz: The yellow flag law isn’t working. Maine’s leaders should be seeing red.

We owe it to the 18 people killed in the Lewiston shootings to strengthen our gun control laws.

Reporting Aside: Waterville business owner takes a sweet approach to her work

Danielle Doyon, who teaches baking classes to both children and adults, learned to love sweets while growing up in Fairfield near Hillman's Bakery where she would stop to buy a Bismarck and coconut macaroon.

‘What Happens Later’ a magical, quirky, lovable story

Thinking Things Through: A hospital stay that still haunts

Liz Soares reflects on being hospitalized in October 2021 after a surgical misstep provided a scary but life-affirming experience.

J.P. Devine Podcast: Back to my salad days

On the Edge: Halloween costumes

J.P. Devine recalls the many Halloweens of long ago and the spirit of the season.

Bill Nemitz: It’s time to admit failure – and be outraged

Do we need bloodshed in every pro-gun congressional district in the country before we wake up and ban assault weapons?