Thinking Things Through: Basic context often missing from Facebook posts

Scrolling through her Facebook feed, Liz Soares often yearns for friends to provide more information about the photos they're posting.

J.P. Devine Podcast: The long history of drag

On the Edge: What a drag

A history lesson on the term "drag" brings us back to men appearing in women’s clothing in Shakespeare’s plays, J.P. Devine writes.

Reporting Aside: Finding calm, and a good conversation, around a spinning wheel

Students in a beginning clay class at the Ticonic Gallery + Studio in the Paul J. Schupf Art Center in downtown Waterville say creating with their hands is therapeutic and satisfying, Amy Calder writes.

‘All About Steve’ is really all about Mary

Backyard Naturalist: Recycling, electricity and reality

As we run out of time to make the enormous fuel and environmental policy changes necessary to salvage a decent life for our grandchildren, Dana Wilde writes that his energy is flagging against the enormous headwinds locally and globally.

J.P. Devine Podcast: Balloons hold memories and metaphors

On the Edge: Balloons — it’s a long story

Balloons can be a metaphor for so many events, small and great moments in our lives, J.P. Devine writes.

Reporting Aside: As China woman confronts fatal diagnosis, she hopes for a final wish

Juli Brooks Settlemire, who's receiving hospice care, has inspired many in community theater in central Maine and wants to find a home for the Waterville-based Aqua City Actors Theatre, Amy Calder writes.

‘Still Laugh-In: The Stars Celebrate’ famous comedy show