Columns
News columns from staff writers and contributors to the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
J.P. Devine: And we’re here
A birthday reminder of everyone J.P. Devine has outlived and the gifts he has left.
Amy Calder: Adieu, beloved loons
It’s tough, saying ‘good-bye’ to loons when camp season ends, columnist Amy Calder writes.
J.P. Devine Movie Review: ‘Stand Up Guys’
Three gold-plated icons Pacino, Walken and Arkin deliver the good, J.P. Devine writes.
Dana Wilde: The blue wanderers of the woods
Blue jays are tricksters who know what they’re doing, and also what they’re talking about, writes Dana Wilde.
J.P. Devine: What do we do about George?
Diving into George Washington’s history, J.P. Devine muses about scrubbing the first president from the public domain and the costs of doing so.
A Message from J.P. Devine
We’re launching a newsletter full of JP’s movie and TV reviews, plus his weekly column and podcast, and he thinks you should consider subscribing.
Amy Calder: Books provide a haven in the midst of the pandemic
Armed with life experience, rereading classic literature 50 years later brings a much different perspective, Amy Calder writes.
Liz Soares: Navigating social etiquette during a pandemic
Daily interactions given little thought pre-coronavirus have created new challenges in today’s times, writes Liz Soares.