J.P. Devine: Finishing the face

A painting J.P. Devine made nearly two decades ago may soon get a face touch-up as he ponders the unfinished business we put off for "later."

Amy Calder: School crimes and misdemeanors, and the punishment that ensued

In the old days, some teachers would physically hit kids, a transgression that today would get them fired and charged with assault, Amy Calder writes.

Liz Soares: Celebrating Epiphany, searching for the clear way

Observing the annual Christian feast day has multiple meanings for Liz Soares, who is looking for a way to move forward.

‘The Food That Built America’ explores the foods we grew up with in a new light

‘Being the Ricardos’ not very exciting, but yours to judge

J.P. Devine Podcast: Take heart, there is a lot of 2022 left

J.P. Devine: What did you get?

Opening up a bottle of single malt scotch, J.P. Devine ponders progress and possibilities.

Amy Calder: Although pandemic weighs heavily, area leaders express hopes, goals for 2022

When asked to share their aspirations for the new year, central Maine officials touched on topics like economic development, good health and helping those in need, Amy Calder writes.

J.P. Devine: Goodnight, Pete. Goodnight, Rosemary.

Recalling losses on a New year about 65 years ago, J.P. Devine is thinking about family and those we can trust.

Dana Wilde: December notes on a changing winter

Looking over his daily notes, Dana Wilde catalogs how different Maine Decembers are now compared with decades ago.