Mulling the sign of the cross, J.P. Devine recalls his Catholic upbringing and his belief in the old ways.
Scott Monroe
Posted inColumns, Liz Soares
Thinking Things Through: Channeling Mom in a moment of fear
Liz Soares reflects on the health journey of her mother’s later years and how that experience informs her habits today.
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Posted inColumns, J.P. Devine
On the Edge: Death in the City of Angels
Comedian Matthew Perry’s recent death at age 54 has J.P. Devine pondering success, fame, and sudden death dropping the curtain.
Posted inColumns, Dana Wilde
Backyard Naturalist: To dream like a spider
With new research suggesting cross spiders experience sleeplike phases, Dana Wilde ponders what dreams are made of for a variety of living things.
Posted inLocal & State
Windsor man found dead in camper after report of fire
Payson Viles, 25, was found dead Tuesday afternoon after a fire was reported at 762 Ridge Road in Windsor.
Posted inColumns, J.P. Devine, Morning Sentinel
On the Edge: And the prayers go on
J.P. Devine ponders the Lewiston shootings, the aftermath, and whether it’s possible to be safe.
Posted inColumns, Liz Soares
Thinking Things Through: A hospital stay that still haunts
Liz Soares reflects on being hospitalized in October 2021 after a surgical misstep provided a scary but life-affirming experience.
Posted inColumns, J.P. Devine
On the Edge: Halloween costumes
J.P. Devine recalls the many Halloweens of long ago and the spirit of the season.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Body of Lewiston mass shooting suspect found with 2 guns at recycling company
Police had searched the company before Robert Card’s body was found but did not know about the trailers in an overflow parking lot, Public Safety Commissioner Mike Sauschuck said.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State, Maine Crime
Lewiston shooting suspect a skilled marksman who struggled with mental health
Robert R. Card II, 40, recently started wearing powerful hearing aids but began hearing things like people “bashing” him, and he would “get mad” when he was told the voices were just in his head, according to his sister-in-law.