Julie Benecke’s impact stretches far beyond the world of athletics.
Columns
News columns from staff writers and contributors to the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Elmer’s Barn in Coopers Mills sparks morbid fascination
A day trip with Mum to the antique store is a creepy pre-Halloween adventure, writes columnist Adrian Crawford.
Come fly with me? Sorry, no.
Fear of flying and daughters’ destination weddings don’t mix well, J.P. Devine writes.
Wood crafter leaves his mark along the Kennebec River
Outdoorsman Charlie Poulin creates sculptures of birds from the natural environment he loves, and he crafted four wooden signs to mark Waterville trails that say “Lockwood Mill Island Park, Carry In, Carry Out, Enjoy the Kennebec Trail.”
Patrick Kennedy, writing about family’s addictions, has a lot of company
JP Devine knows what it’s like to grow up in a family where the wages of alcoholism are kept secret, he writes.
The night of the lunar eclipse
Waiting for the Earth’s shadow to cover the whole wafer of white moon, Dana Wilde ponders facts of our inner psychic reality.
Oakland dream home proves to be rotten deal
When a couple buys an almost-new retirement home, the last thing they want to discover is that mold is ruining it and insurance won’t cover the damage, Amy Calder writes.
Tiana Thomas sets her sights on NCAA meet
After finishing one spot shy of qualifying last season, the UNE runner has singular focus this fall, Travis Lazarczyk writes.
Power outage scuttles Maine dinner plans
With a beef-and-onion stew and Jell-O salad on the menu, columnist Adrian Crawford was hoping to treat his Australian mother to meal inspired by Marjorie Standish.
How much for the teddy bear?
If the day comes when J.P. Devine has to sell everything in an estate sale, he won’t sell the bear.