I thought I had covered this item, but here it is again, so we might as well make it pay off on the big stuff we face all the time, like gifts, J.P. Devine writes.

J.P. Devine shares stories of the changing seasons and daylight saving time.

J.P. Devine shares childhood memories of the one-cent token.

J.P. Devine reminisces of a time he was hired as an escort.

Breakfast isn't as simple as it once was when the common egg was affordable, writes J.P. Devine.

Are Waterville doctors being replaced by physician's assistant-certified?

While going over ideas for his column, J.P. Devine remembers a letter he once sent before going to war.

Writing headlines for these columns is a real challenge says J.P. Devine.

'No one can set any definite dates while the fires are still burning and the winds are still high, although things are moving in the right direction,' Jillanna Devine-Knickel writes.

This year we were under the guidance of the very strict Mother Claus and the three senior Santas who were assigned to deliver "special" gifts to special folks in spots around the world.

Former dancer and actor on Broadway and Off Broadway reminisces of past celebrations.

The richest man in the world now joining the Trump White House.

How would we explain the winter solstice, Christmas Eve Mass, Christmas Day ham, let alone Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, New Year's Eve and Amazon two-day delivery to them, J.P. Devine writes.