Waterville’s Fred Stubbert will give a series on orchestral music at Waterville Public Library, Amy Calder writes.
Columns
News columns from staff writers and contributors to the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Going off the grid? Be careful what you wish for
When JP Devine went off the ‘Hollywood grid’ for a life in Maine, things could have been a lot worse, he writes.
Waterville Food Bank supports increasing numbers
Food bank volunteers, recently given the 2016 Spirit of America Volunteers of the Year award, have helped feed the hungry for 35 years without expecting recognition, Amy Calder writes.
Hello, it’s Chelsea, asking for more money
An email sets off a flurry campaign contribution requests that are hard to refuse, J.P. Devine writes.
Don’t let fear muddle your judgment
Our hearts, souls, and brains have plenty of room for growth, at any age, writes Liz Soares.
Every house on the neighborhood walk has a story
Nicknames for the houses Amy Calder passes may evoke happy thoughts or somber ones, all part of the tapestry of life, she writes.
A long ago Republican summer is remembered warmly
When JP Devine first met his wife’s GOP family and friends, he was pleasantly surprised, and even more so now in light of current events.
The difficulty of clearing the air
When you drive to the recycling center and let your car idle, there is a bit of a disconnect, writes Dana Wilde.
Way more than the play was the thing
Going to the New England Drama Festival in 1973 was an experience of a lifetime, Amy Calder writes.
Despite iPhone love, maybe it’s time to get back to basics
We could always find the landline, JP Devine writes, and no one ever suggests calling Debbie for a good time any more.
 
				 
				 
				 
				