Reaching a warning depth of self-pity spurred J.P. Devine to return home, where his sister Eileen poured a draught of hope and provided paints that paid off in dollars.
Columns
News columns from staff writers and contributors to the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inColumns, Dana Wilde, Local & State
Dana Wilde: As big storms gather, hope in the woods
Even though the snow-filled woods seem relatively calm and normal this winter, big global climate problems are amassing that need attention, Dana Wilde writes.
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Posted inAmy Calder, Columns, Local & State
Amy Calder: Waterville man stocks up on memories
Tom Greenwood is planning to move to the West, but he spent time watching the razing of the Camden National Bank building on Main Street and adding to his store of memories growing up in the area.
Posted inColumns, J.P. Devine, Local & State
J.P. Devine: Writing in the temple of the motorcar
Serenity, shine and soft voices provide the setting for a big, metal box of delicious American dream, a Toyota SUV, where J.P. Devine is inspired to write.
Posted inColumns, Liz Soares, Local & State
Liz Soares: What do I know, just by looking at someone?
Attempting to take the Implicit Association Test was ‘intensely uncomfortable,’ writes Liz Soares, due to fear she would pick an answer that indicated she was subconsciously racist.
Posted inAmy Calder, Columns, Local & State
Amy Calder: Sprint for a Saturday story
Amid the police scanner’s squawks, spits and squeaks, a message will come forth to drop everything and hit the road — in this case for a boy sliding down a hole, writes Amy Calder.
Posted inColumns, J.P. Devine, Local & State
JP Devine: The return of the top talking heads
After extended Christmas vacations, the commentators of the television world are back to satisfy the needs of news hounds with time on their hands, writes J.P. Devine.
Posted inColumns, Dana Wilde, Local & State
Dana Wilde: Backyard winter midnight
Much of what we see in the night sky was also seen by our ancient ancestors, writes Dana Wilde.
Posted inAmy Calder, Columns, Local & State
Amy Calder: Beware the ice monster lurking outside
Having suffered the pain of two major mishaps on ice and endured the lengthy recovery that came with them, Amy Calder issues a word of caution about what may be underfoot.
Posted inColumns, J.P. Devine, Local & State
J.P. Devine: The scent of victory
Does it smell like bacon? Does it have the aroma that accompanies a happy tune? Maybe it’s more a feeling you get from seeing the celebrations that accompany a swing in politics to what you yourself espouse, writes J.P. Devine.