J.P. Devine Movie Review: ‘Portrait of a Lady on Fire’

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Published
March 5, 2020

J.P. Devine Movie Review: ‘Portrait of a Lady on Fire’

The film is a slow but ultimately satisfying burn, J.P. Devine writes.
Published
March 4, 2020

Liz Soares: No way to prepare for my dog’s death

I'm counting my blessings for the time I did get to spend with Quinn, before he passed away at age 14, writes Liz Soares.
Published
March 1, 2020

J.P. Devine: Politics and classroom antics at a Weekend in Vegas

Brushing aside writing only humorous pieces about things locally, J.P. Devine says he won't stop trying to be a big city conversationalist.
Published
February 28, 2020

Amy Calder: Town Meeting time is here

Attending an annual Town Meeting is like watching democracy in action, at its true grassroots, columnist Amy Calder writes.
Published
February 26, 2020

Dana Wilde: The climate change truth is out there

More and more people are recognizing the reality of effects on the environment by looking at the data right before their eyes, writes Dana Wilde.
Published
February 23, 2020

J.P. Devine: The new Apple watch reminds JP of his long history with watches

Wearing his new Apple watch, J.P. Devine is like a 9-year-old who has found a new toy and wishing he could go back in time.
Published
February 21, 2020

Amy Calder: Ideas around the office for new Skowhegan mascot

As Monday's deadline looms for submitting suggested names for Skowhegan's new mascot, columnist Amy Calder weighs in with her own recommendation.
Published
February 19, 2020

Liz Soares: Can you count on the census?

U.S. census records can be a treasure trove of information, but the information gathered in 1940 wasn't very reliable, Liz Soares writes.
Published
February 16, 2020

J.P. Devine: What we talk about now

Around us now are empty chairs once filled with those who shared our talk, touched our pained hands, felt our fears and laughed with us, and we discover the memory of them gives us more to talk about, J.P. Devine writes.
Published
February 14, 2020

Amy Calder: The ‘Iceman’ is a role model of the finest kind

Bert Languet has for years volunteered time and funds to develop recreational facilities for children and adults, with the latest being an ice skating rink next to City Hall in Waterville.