Columns - Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel

https://www.centralmaine.com/columns/page/194

Columns

Published
March 9, 2016

A winter from which I am trying to awake

Snowless February woods are sort of like a scene in a vaguely disturbing dream, writes Dana Wilde.
Published
March 6, 2016

Maine’s town meetings are the purest form of democracy

Politics are down to their purest form when the residents of Maine's communities gather to determine what gets done and how their taxes will be spent, Amy Calder writes.
Published
March 4, 2016

The political maelstrom gives even a humorist pause

Trump's rise is partially our fault for being asleep for the past eight years, and his ascension was foretold in the movies, JP Devine writes.
Published
March 2, 2016

Mainers know exactly what Trump presidency would look like

Voters from across the country can look to Gov. Paul LePage for a preview of coming attractions, writes Liz Soares.
Published
February 28, 2016

‘Where to Invade Next’ is a must-see movie

Michael Moore's latest effort exploring the best practices of other countries is a rap in the head that we all need, Amy Calder writes.

advertisement

Published
February 24, 2016

Variations on a spider theme

Scientists aren't sure why the same species of spider has three different markings, writes Dana Wilde.
Published
February 21, 2016

Going to an earlier Waterville Mass yields an unexpected Valentine’s Day gift

A young city couple was touched when a woman gave them money to go out to lunch, saying they reminded her of herself and her husband when they were young, Amy Calder writes.
Published
February 20, 2016

Basketball tournament full of drama — except in Class D South

Rangeley girls, Valley boys rob regional of any significant suspense, Travis Lazarczyk writes.
Published
February 19, 2016

Awards shows are now like junior league soccer, but Oscars still rule

With so many award shows now, it's hard to keep track; but if you're going to watch one, watch the Academy Awards, JP Devine writes.
Published
February 17, 2016

Rise of Trump, Sanders no surprise to Augusta columnist

What kind of country rewards people who don't work and punishes those who save, wonders Liz Soares.