Candy treats, mixed nuts, the Sears catalog, watching our father haul a tree out of the woods to decorate in the living room, the Christmas day feast and memories of our family members still warm the heart, writes Amy Calder.
Columns
News columns from staff writers and contributors to the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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J.P.Devine: The Donald’s letter from Santa’s helper
Flash: Private correspondence from the secretary of a red-suited violator of borders to POTUS 45 has been leaked to the dark forces of the press, writes J.P. Devine.
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Dana Wilde: The great cat preservation routine
Mojo’s legacy lives in on from her teaching our other felines to avoid the road, writes Dana Wilde.
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Amy Calder: Reading is the antidote for holiday running
Don’t run yourself so ragged that you miss enjoying the holidays; take a break, sit down and read a book, Amy Calder writes.
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J.P. Devine: Hope in a big red suit
Make no mistake: Santa Claus, the one who popped a cap off a bottle of Coca-Cola after delivering the presents, is the big fella closest to his heart, writes J.P. Devine.
Posted inColumns, Liz Soares, Local & State
Liz Soares: The Beatles’ ‘White Album’ served as soundtrack for era when ‘we were living in a mess’
Once again, we are living in a strange, turbulent and self-indulgent time, writes Liz Soares.
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Amy Calder: Black Friday shopping up close
That late Thanksgiving night out shopping may well be an experience, but it sure can leave you bleary-eyed, writes Amy Calder.
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J.P. Devine: Searching for the next best-seller
J.P. Devine writes that he has second thoughts on his next book, tentatively titled “Everybody I Know Is Dead,” and considers an alternative — or two.
Posted inColumns, Dana Wilde, Local & State
Dana Wilde: 600 million cats
How felines came to live among us is an interesting story, Dana Wilde writes.
Posted inAmy Calder, Columns, Local & State
Amy Calder: Taking a stand on the horse trough
While plans develop on what Castonguay Square should look like when The Center is transformed into a film and arts showcase, Amy Calder puts in her two cents for keeping the horse trough right where it is.