In 3.75 billion years, it’s filling autumn evenings — if such things still exist — looming over any humans who might be left like the gigantic, terrifying face of an angel, Dana Wilde writes.
Columns
News columns from staff writers and contributors to the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Waterville police get virtual lessons in tough situations
New Laser Shot Firearms Training System will let them practice handling situations in which they may have to use their guns, Amy Calder writes.
Why town government ‘bad news’ stories are important
Everything from the truck backing into the hopper at the Belgrade transfer station to Anson’s missing half a million dollars is our business, and yours too, Maureen Milliken writes.
Reporting Aside: Skowhegan State Fair brings out the kid in us
Amy Calder remembers saving up her money all year for her annual visit to the fair.
Hard work paying off for Maine senior linebacker John McCabe
Winslow graduate getting snaps with 1st team
Golf, ice cream top joys of summer in Maine
It must be said that ice cream is a much more pleasurable pursuit than golf, writes Adrian Crawford.
Nursery web love
Why female spiders eat the males sometimes, the scientists aren’t sure, Dana Wilde writes.
SIDELINES: Hard times hit pro wrestling world
Hogan rant, Piper death hit older generation of fans hard, Dave Dyer writes.
New rule won’t prevent blowouts, but it end them sooner
Running clock will help Maine high school football, Travis Lazarczyk writes.
Journey through Peru and Mexico leads to Lynchville’s World Traveler Sign
As he continues to explore Maine, columnist Adrian Crawford discovers the journey is sometimes better than the destination.