Rising temperatures and resulting changes are happening faster and sooner than most scientists were predicting 30, 20, 10 or even five years ago, 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.
Listen to Mount View Chamber Singers perform at State House
The Mount View High School’s Chamber Singers performed the national anthem to start the House of Representatives session Tuesday at the Maine State House in Augusta.
Liz Soares: Braving new worlds of technology
I’m relieved that my trepidation about new technology is not necessarily due to my advanced age, writes Liz Soares.
Dana Wilde: The dark side of winter
I remember reading long ago of 18th century settlers fleeing Maine-ward to escape oppressions in Massachusetts and many of them bouncing back because of “extremely harsh winters,” writes Dana Wilde.
Liz Soares: A lifetime with ‘Little Women’
Now, more than ever, I relish the chance to immerse myself in the world of the March sisters, writes Liz Soares.
Dana Wilde: Backyard Christmas trees
The magic of finding a symbol in the Christmas woods provides a lasting memory more powerful than any scientifically nurtured tree.
Dana Wilde: A wolf in the wild
Of Farmington resident Phil Poirier’s thoughtful camping stories, the story about a Canadian expedition was one to share with readers, writes Dana Wilde.
Liz Soares: Maine Nice is a real thing
In the car, Mainers may be turning meaner. But on foot, we are still nice, writes Liz Soares.
Dana Wilde: A memory of Thanksgiving in Hong Kong
This being Thanksgiving time, I’ve been thinking about my family, writes Dana Wilde.
Liz Soares: Down with the ‘new normal’
The news can be overwhelming, but if we give up, things are just going to get worse, writes Liz Soares.