Columns
News columns from staff writers and contributors to the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inColumns, J.P. Devine, Morning Sentinel
On the Edge: And the prayers go on
J.P. Devine ponders the Lewiston shootings, the aftermath, and whether it’s possible to be safe.
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Posted inBill Nemitz, Columns, Op-Eds, Opinion
Bill Nemitz: The yellow flag law isn’t working. Maine’s leaders should be seeing red.
We owe it to the 18 people killed in the Lewiston shootings to strengthen our gun control laws.
Posted inAmy Calder, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Reporting Aside: Waterville business owner takes a sweet approach to her work
Danielle Doyon, who teaches baking classes to both children and adults, learned to love sweets while growing up in Fairfield near Hillman’s Bakery where she would stop to buy a Bismarck and coconut macaroon.
Posted inJ.P. Devine, Life & Culture, Movie Review J.P. Devine
‘What Happens Later’ a magical, quirky, lovable story
“What Happens Later”… A ghost story? This is what the promo of “What Happens Later,” Meg Ryan’s new film, tells us. Now remember, “What Happens Later” was originally a two character stage play, “Shooting Star,” by Steven Dietz. Two ex-lovers, Bill (David Duchovny) and Willa (Meg Ryan) get snowed in at a regional airport overnight. […]
Posted inColumns, Liz Soares
Thinking Things Through: A hospital stay that still haunts
Liz Soares reflects on being hospitalized in October 2021 after a surgical misstep provided a scary but life-affirming experience.
Posted inColumns, J.P. Devine
On the Edge: Halloween costumes
J.P. Devine recalls the many Halloweens of long ago and the spirit of the season.
Posted inBill Nemitz, Columns, Opinion
Bill Nemitz: It’s time to admit failure – and be outraged
Do we need bloodshed in every pro-gun congressional district in the country before we wake up and ban assault weapons?
Posted inAmy Calder, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Reporting Aside: Waterville buggy was a reminder to take foot off the gas, find a slower pace
An Amish man directed his horse and buggy through Waterville traffic this week while on the way to Home Depot, and his journey was a lesson on the importance of slowing down, Amy Calder writes.