Dana Wilde: The ghosts of October

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Published
October 30, 2019

Dana Wilde: The ghosts of October

Right at the end of October, when the woods and fields look this bare and lifeless, the ancient Celts saw the end of the year, writes Dana Wilde.
Published
October 28, 2019

Amy Calder: Beware the ghosts and goblins

On Halloween, when little munchkins are trolling the streets, watch out, Amy Calder advises.
Published
October 27, 2019

J.P. Devine: 13 minutes, a reminder of breast cancer’s toll

For all the strides made in treatment, some 40,000 American women still die from breast cancer every year, J.P. Devine writes.
Published
October 23, 2019

Dana Wilde: Backyard bug report

Scientists are confident that something on the order of disastrous is going on with life on Earth, the full extent and implications not yet clear, writes Dana Wilde.
Published
October 21, 2019

Amy Calder: Fall prompts warm memories

Amy Calder recalls the inimitable apple pies her mother baked many years ago in her Skowhegan kitchen.
Published
October 20, 2019

Now 103, Waterville woman reflects on life and caring

Estelle Routhier traces her roots from Canada to Waterville, raising a family and making memories.
Published
October 20, 2019

J.P. Devine: Our 58th anniversary waltz is about faith and hope

With the "big one" in sight, J.P. Devine reflects on anniversary gifts over the years and what they mean.
Published
October 17, 2019

Joseph Owen: Iwo Jima flag-raising photo correction stirs questions about the past

The Marine Corps confirmed Thursday that René Gagnon had been mistakenly identified among the group of six men credited with having been photographed while raising a large U.S. flag on Feb. 23, 1945 — a revelation that stirred memories for Joseph Owen of a quiet man who shied away from the limelight.
Published
October 16, 2019

Liz Soares: Technology runs our lives

Here I am in 2019, as attached to my smartphone as any teenager, writes Liz Soares.
Published
October 14, 2019

Amy Calder: Lightening the load

Having a lawn sale is a great way to get rid of stuff and share old treasures, Amy Calder writes.