The pandemic could subside during the summer, there could be a vaccine we can all get, but get yourself ready mentally, because this could be a really long haul, writes Dana Wilde.
Rob Montana
Rob Montana is the city editor for the Kennebec Journal. At the KJ since August 2018, he has worked in local media for 19 years. Starting as a sports writer for a daily paper in upstate New York, Rob also served as news reporter and weekend editor, before becoming managing editor of two weekly newspapers, also in upstate New York. He also has worked in a variety of on-air and production roles in local radio. Prior to coming to the Kennebec Journal, Rob served as managing editor for The Times Record in Brunswick.
Liz Soares: COVID-19 showing us what it means to live a simpler life
We have been given a chance to reflect on what is important and on how we want to live our lives in America, writes Liz Soares.
Dana Wilde: The force of nature that is the coronavirus
The coronavirus is an unavoidable natural disaster that can be lessened by deliberate, rational behavior and self-discipline, writes Dana Wilde.
Liz Soares: A search for beans amid the pandemic
There is value in trying to maintain routines in the midst of crisis, writes Liz Soares.
Dana Wilde: Bird numbers declining throughout North America
Since 1970, North America’s bird population has decreased by about 30%, with nearly 3 billion birds that used to be in the woods, grasslands and shore now gone, writes Dana Wilde.
Liz Soares: No way to prepare for my dog’s death
I’m counting my blessings for the time I did get to spend with Quinn, before he passed away at age 14, writes Liz Soares.
Ash Wednesday observed by Christians in central Maine
Images from services in Augusta and Waterville that mark the start of the Christian season of Lent.
Liz Soares: My mother’s faith
A recently discovered declaration shined a light on my mother’s faith and made me revisit her day-to-day beliefs, writes Liz Soares.
Norridgewock man indicted on sexual assault, aggravated assault charges
A Kennebec County grand jury also handed up indictments for drug trafficking, theft, assault and other charges.
Dana Wilde: Trees in winter sleep deeply, but life is stirring
Trees seem to have a disposition in their bones, as it were, to cooperate with winter, writes Dana Wilde.