Voters from across the country can look to Gov. Paul LePage for a preview of coming attractions, writes Liz Soares.
Columns
News columns from staff writers and contributors to the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
‘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.
Variations on a spider theme
Scientists aren’t sure why the same species of spider has three different markings, writes Dana Wilde.
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.
Basketball tournament full of drama — except in Class D South
Rangeley girls, Valley boys rob regional of any significant suspense, Travis Lazarczyk writes.
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.
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.
SIDELINES: Human errors are part of game
A missed call on the court offers a good life lesson for young athletes, Evan Crawley writes.
There are worse things than getting snowed in on Nantucket
Mardi Gras, the Super Bowl and a snowstorm made for a great getaway, Amy Calder writes.
Bernie Sanders seem familiar? It’s a Long story
The Democrats’ ‘new shiny object’ sounds a lot like another guy from eight decades ago, JP Devine writes.
 
				 
				 
				 
				 
				