Dana Wilde: Wildfires, desperation, self-destruction

I still don’t know what will deter us from driving headlong into self-destruction by climate change, writes Dana Wilde.

J.P. Devine Podcast: Western wildfire moves like a battalion of demons

J.P. Devine: The fire next time

As wildfires rage in the West Coast, J.P. Devine is thinking of a line from the old slave song, “God gave Noah the rainbow sign. No more water, but fire next time.”

Amy Calder: Vote early as the line and wait on Election Day may be long

With a big presidential election coming up Nov. 3, coupled with challenges created by the pandemic, voting will be different this year, but we have to face them head on and vote, Amy Calder writes.

J.P. Devine Movie Review: ‘The Art Dealer’

Sound of silence: Some family secrets are best left hidden.

Liz Soares: Times of crisis call for real leadership

Information is power and can help us avoid panic, writes Liz Soares, but unfortunately we are awash in misinformation.

J.P. Podcast: Another birthday, and I’m still here

J.P. Devine: And we’re here

A birthday reminder of everyone J.P. Devine has outlived and the gifts he has left.

Amy Calder: Adieu, beloved loons

It's tough, saying 'good-bye' to loons when camp season ends, columnist Amy Calder writes.

J.P. Devine Movie Review: ‘Stand Up Guys’

Three gold-plated icons Pacino, Walken and Arkin deliver the good, J.P. Devine writes.