Michael Pastore, 18, strummed his acoustic guitar and sang his heart out on a recent morning, showing a young man’s yearning for purpose and faith, Amy Calder writes.
Columns
News columns from staff writers and contributors to the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inColumns, J.P. Devine, Local & State, News
Old dogs, new tricks
This 2018 Democratic survival plan calls for a group of older hands, with better movie memories, who can do the necessary undercover work of a modern campaign, J.P. Devine writes.
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Posted inJ.P. Devine, Lifestyle
J.P. Devine Movie Review: ‘Loving’
The film reminds us that just because the breezes that ruffle that flag we salute are often sweet, the stink of American racism on the ground is virulent and festering, J.P. Devine writes.
Posted inBill Nemitz, Columns, Opinion
Bill Nemitz: LGBTQ community has a place in Portland to call its own
The Equality Community Center, which hosts five programs at 511 Congress St., will hold an open house at Friday’s art walk.
Posted inColumns, Liz Soares, Local & State, News
It’s time to listen to each other
Democrats and Republicans need to be able to talk about politics again, despite the divisive election, writes Liz Soares.
Posted inAmy Calder, Local & State, News, Schools and Education
At Waterville school bus stop, a friend on four legs
A few times a week, Cindy Longstaff walks her dog Wilbur to the elementary school on Pleasant Street, where he greets the children getting off the school bus, Amy Calder writes.
Posted inJ.P. Devine, Local & State, News
Come fly with me
From Ireland to Argentina, and Mexico to Sweden, there are plenty of possibilities for leaving the country — if only we had passports, J.P. Devine writes.
Posted inColumns, Dana Wilde, Local & State, News
November’s bare clarity
It’s the monthlong moment when sunlight makes its final descent toward winter, writes Dana Wilde.
Posted inAmy Calder, Columns, Local & State, News
Seat belts truly do save lives
Recent deadly crashes and a mountain of statistics are a reminder that buckling up matters, Amy Calder writes.
Posted inColumns, J.P. Devine, Local & State, News
A TV schedule to help you with post-election blues
Instead of watching Rachel Maddow and Chris Matthews, J.P. Devine is tuning in to Turner Classic Movies and QVC.