Memories of what was and what could have been are strong as the leaves change colors, J.P. Devine writes.
Columns
News columns from staff writers and contributors to the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Reporting Aside: Memories of Skowhegan’s ‘dairy treat’
While much changed around the Island Dairy Treat in Skowhegan during the 72 seasons it was in business, the ice cream stand soldiered on as a tradition that brought much joy to longtime residents and customers, Amy Calder writes.
Backyard Naturalist: A vote for September
Usually such beautiful days are an escape from political ugliness, Dana Wildes writes.
On the Edge: Cat and dog tales
J.P. Devine ponders the weird drama unfolding this election season and wonders if the stories will someday be put to film.
Missed it? Rewatch Maine Voices Live Waterville: A conversation about women in hunting and wildlife conservation
This conversation will take place on Tuesday, November 12 at 7 p.m. at Greene Block + Studios in Waterville.
Reporting Aside: A slice of police life
Local police officers and dispatchers help save lives nearly every day, though that work often runs largely under the radar, Amy Calder writes.
Thinking Things Through: Reflecting on dorm room decor
The connections to home and family are what see students through the rough patches, not designer linens, Liz Soares writes.
On the Edge: Father Jerry?
J.P. Devine ponders how he always looked handsome in black, with a white collar.