On the Edge: An Irish family tradition

Recalling his Irish roots, J.P. Devine reflects on the melting pot of his own family experience.

On the Edge: A family tradition

Recalling his Irish roots, J.P. Devine reflects on the melting pot of his own family experience.

‘The Quiet Girl’ is pure Irish from top to bottom

On the Edge: What a drag

A history lesson on the term "drag" brings us back to men appearing in women’s clothing in Shakespeare’s plays, J.P. Devine writes.

‘All About Steve’ is really all about Mary

On the Edge: Balloons — it’s a long story

Balloons can be a metaphor for so many events, small and great moments in our lives, J.P. Devine writes.

‘Still Laugh-In: The Stars Celebrate’ famous comedy show

On the Edge: A tribute to ‘Sen. Cy’

J.P. Devine remembers Cyril M. Joly Jr., his brother-in-law with whom he shared a mismatched and bumpy friendship that lasted until the day he passed.

‘Emily’ about sexed-up life of Emily Brontë

J.P. Devine: I confess — I’m not who you think I am

Did you know that J.P. Devine came to Maine under the government witness protection system and that his real name was Ernest Hemingway? True story.