As much as we travel, it’s what we feel and see that counts the most, 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
It’s not always easy when a hometown boy makes good
J.P. Devine writes that news his book has been published is getting a mixed reaction in his hometown of St. Louis.
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Posted inColumns, Dana Wilde, Local & State, News
The discovery of Planet X
If astronomers spot a new planet on the order of the size of Neptune or Uranus, we’ll be back to a nine-planet solar system, writes Dana Wilde.
Posted inColumns
Commentary: Senate stalling on federal judge nominees needlessly harms justice system
Ensuring that the courts function should not stop just because we’ve entered a presidential election year.
Posted inColumns, New England Patriots, Sidelines, Sports
Like father, like son: History repeats itself
The Patriots’ loss Sunday in the AFC Championship game brought to mind the stinging defeat of the Red Sox three decades ago, and the lessons of defeat, Bill Stewart writes.
Posted inAmy Calder, Columns, Local & State, News
Making chicken soup a reminder and an unexpected gift
Baking conjures memories of a frugal, no-nonsense grandmother who instilled culinary magic, Amy Calder writes.
Posted inColumns, J.P. Devine, Local & State, News
Octogenarian? There were worse ‘narians to be
From vicenarian straight up to nonagenarian, JP Devine has it covered, he writes.
Posted inBill Nemitz, Columns, Opinion
Bill Nemitz: LePage and Alfond finally work together to get something done
Senate Minority Leader Justin Alfond and Gov. LePage started to talk – and ended up helping pass a bill to fight drug addiction.
Posted inColumns, Liz Soares, Local & State, News
High school nickname no laughing matter
We can’t expect the world to be a soft and comfortable place for all of us all the time, writes Liz Soares.
Posted inAmy Calder, Columns, Local & State, News
Women’s Initiative is on the move in Waterville
The organization started by Martha Dempski, slated to move to a new Waterville location in March, is a lesser-known but important organization creating a safe and warm setting for women, Amy Calder writes.