It’s 2018 and the president, with his place in history secured and time to spare, is looking to remake and act in old movies like ‘Gone With the Wind’ and ‘The Godfather,’ J.P. Devine writes.
Columns
News columns from staff writers and contributors to the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inColumns, Liz Soares, Local & State, News
Professional librarian pulls out secret weapon at the movies
A well-timed ‘shushhh’ quieted ill-mannered gossips at the Augusta multiplex, writes Liz Soares.
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Maine Voices: As Congress alters health care law, coverage of cystic fibrosis patients essential
Some proposed policy reforms would harm a group that desperately needs access to affordable treatment.
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Maine Voices: Ten tips will help you set, attain and sustain fitness goals in 2017
Achieving fitness goals entails a lifestyle change that spans intake, output and also outlook.
Posted inColumns, J.P. Devine, Local & State, News
The old woman’s Christmas
Having spent five decades tethering her beloved madman to reality, She hopes that this time of stress will pass as the New Year dawns, J.P. Devine writes.
Posted inCollege Connection, Columns, Life & Culture, Op-Eds
Children’s books a chance to teach diversity
While I certainly do not claim that racism can be dismantled through children’s books, the act of reading — listening to someone else’s story — is a crucial component of ally work for racial justice, writes Elizabeth Powers.
Posted inAmy Calder, Columns, Local & State, News
Loss of beloved cat brings pain and hope
The recent passing of Pip prompts thoughts about pet companionship and how we’re meant to be in each other’s lives, Amy Calder writes.
Posted inColumns, J.P. Devine, Local & State, News
Stay tuned this silent night for breaking news
On this Christmas Eve and feast of Hanukkah, when we light the tree and the first candle in the menorah, remember that there is darkness around the world and children in need of our love, J.P. Devine writes
Posted inColumns, Maine Voices, Opinion
We must recall lessons of Japanese internment, lest we repeat tragedy
It was wrong to round up Japanese-Americans 75 years ago, and today’s Muslims are no different.
Posted inColumns, Maine Voices, Opinion
A nation that has lost its way needs to overcome greed and indifference
Our dire situation demands passionate activism on the climate, income inequality, poverty, violence and more.