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.
Columns
News columns from staff writers and contributors to the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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.
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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.
Posted inColumns, Liz Soares, Local & State
Liz Soares: Tiny adventures abound on a day trip
Traveling, even short distances, brings random encounters with strangers that break through potential ruts in life, writes Liz Soares.
Posted inColumns, J.P. Devine, Local & State
J.P. Devine: The good, the bad and the ugly in 2019
Everyone, they say, has their own dreams and scripts they favor, J.P. Devine writes.
Posted inDana Wilde, Local & State
Dana Wilde: Conventions of cat names
Inspired by literary figures, fictional characters and ideals, the names of cats don’t always seem to fit but have peculiar ways of working out, Dana Wilde writes.
Posted inAmy Calder, Columns
Amy Calder: In Christmas wonder, a respite from worldly worries
Seeing children line up to meet Santa Claus in Waterville is a reminder of turning our attention to what’s good and right and pure, Amy Calder writes.
Posted inColumns, J.P. Devine, Local & State
J.P. Devine: Magic, mourning of the white stuff
After spending many Christmases around the map, it’s easy to appreciate the enchantment of winter in Maine, J.P. Devine writes.
Posted inColumns, Liz Soares, Local & State
Liz Soares: A welcome conversation starter about diversity comes to Cony
The Welcoming Library, a traveling collection of books featuring characters from a variety ethnic groups and cultures, creates a window for people to see how others live.