J.P. Devine Podcast: Masks for a new play called life

J.P. Devine: Masks for a new play called life

Musings on masks — both real and metaphorical — have J.P. Devine thinking about what we choose to wear during the grand production of our lives.

J.P. Devine: The fading of Father’s Day

J.P. Devine recalls how the notion of the male "breadwinner" changed for him at a young age and how women are increasingly stepping up.

J.P. Devine Podcast: The fading of Father’s Day

J.P. Devine: He’s in the streets

The faithful don't need to “pack the pews" right now, but rather minister to the people in need out in the world, J.P. Devine writes.

J.P. Devine Podcast: He’s in the streets

J.P. Devine Podcast: Summer and a song at the drive-in

J.P. Devine: Summer and a song at the drive-in

As the Maine International Film Festival prepares a move to the Skowhegan Drive-In Theater this year, J.P. Devine remembers the summer night in 1949 when he and others packed into a green Chevrolet for a night at the movies.

J.P. Devine Podcast: Lower your window!

J.P. Devine: Lower your window!

An agonizing experience at the local car wash presents J.P. Devine with life-and-death choices: roll down the car window for help or stay inside?