It’s time for the bevy of patriarchal ancients in Washington who have chosen to follow their leader to move over and make way for the women who seek their seats, 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: Notes on a September afternoon
There’s no way autumn’s natural beauty is random, writes Dana Wilde.
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Posted inAmy Calder, Columns, Local & State
Amy Calder: Frequent Waterville volunteer speaks out against bullying
Scott McAdoo reveals his own experiences with bullying and how demeaning it can be, but he didn’t cave into it, and his public service has given him the courage to address it, writes Amy Calder.
Posted inColumns, J.P. Devine, Local & State
J.P. Devine: Does Kavanaugh have a dog?
The questions posed to the Supreme Court nominee covered the salient points, but not the important personal questions, such as whether he has a dog, and whether he wears boxers or briefs, J.P. Devine writes.
Posted inColumns, Liz Soares, Local & State
Liz Soares: Dancing to the tune of librarian moments
The joys of introducing kids to knowledge and insight can sometimes be a sight to behold, Liz Soares writes.
Posted inAmy Calder, Columns, Local & State
Amy Calder: Those fruits of the earth that bring culinary delights
While store-bought snowballs, devil dogs and creme pastries were childhood delights that lost their luster, home-baked apple pie, applesauce cake and apple crisp came with flavor, ingenuity and love.
Posted inColumns, J.P. Devine, Local & State
J.P. Devine: Is there a doctor in the house?
An injury incurred while washing and rinsing a wine glass leads to revelations about the state of medical practice — and who’s doing the practicing, writes J.P. Devine.
Posted inColumns, Dana Wilde, Local & State
Dana Wilde: In fall, the beauty in an ending
Nowadays we cherish the clear autumn chill and the color in the trees, but it wasn’t always the case, writes Dana Wilde.
Posted inAmy Calder, Columns, Local & State
Amy Calder: Farewell to a regular figure from Waterville
Peter Michaud, who paced the downtown with a bayonet at his side, but was best friends with the police chief, died in April at 72, a veteran “not without tribulations,” who was loved by family, writes Amy Calder.
Posted inColumns, J.P. Devine, Local & State
J.P. Devine: Look what you’ve gone and done, Gov. LePage
The governor’s decision to add his name to a case before the U.S. Supreme Court that would allow workers to be fired based on their gender identity or sexual orientation is an outrage, writes J. P. Devine.