On the Edge: Where to travel in October

A recent news article prompts J.P. Devine to reflect on 'happier' places and the lies we sometimes tell ourselves to get through moments of desperation.

Reporting Aside: Waterville seniors seek youthful competition in chess matches

The Waterville Chess Club and Spectrum Generations invite people of all ages to play chess at Spectrum's Muskie Community Center in Waterville and at other venues as well, Amy Calder writes.

‘Jaws’ ranked as one of the great films of survival

You remember the opening with John Williams’ score that ran the notes like ice pellets down your spine, don't you?

Backyard Naturalist: After apple picking

Golden sunlight, a cartload of apples and a love of autumn and family are lasting September memories, Dana Wilde writes.

J.P. Devine Podcast: ‘Men cannot be careless’

On the Edge: Cat on a hot Prius roof

When a black cat crosses one’s path, I’ve been told it’s an omen, and I looked it up to be sure, writes J.P. Devine.

Reporting Aside: Homeless veteran, described as invaluable volunteer, suffers setback after Waterville tumble

Ryan Sirois, 39, was leaving the Waterville Area Soup Kitchen, where he's seen as vital to its operations, when he sustained serious injuries after falling from his bicycle, Amy Calder writes.

‘Larry Crowne’ a tanker of a film

Thinking Things Through: Marking the changing of seasons

Liz Soares embraces the many signs that fall has arrived as the natural world changes.

J.P. Devine Podcast: Mother Nature’s sending us to our rooms