Taking inspiration from her dog, Liz Soares relishes the chances to be active and strong even in older age.
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News columns from staff writers and contributors to the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Posted inColumns, J.P. Devine
On the Edge: There’s always something
J.P. Devine mulls an expression that was ingrained in his life by his mother, who used it like a wash cloth or toothbrush.
Posted inAmy Calder, Morning Sentinel
Reporting Aside: One man’s kind gesture has uplifting effect
Debra Brown’s opinion of people changed recently when Manny Price found her wallet in a Waterville parking lot, with a few hundred dollars inside, and took the time to return it to her, Amy Calder writes.
Posted inJ.P. Devine, Life & Culture, Movie Review J.P. Devine
‘Made in Italy’ about father-son conflicts
Geez, don’t you kinda want to go live in Tuscany? It’s probably one of the most glorious spots Italy offers. You’ve sat through movies filmed in Tuscany. More than 30 films have been shot in one of Italy’s most beautiful and overused regions. You could be watching beautiful movie stars of multiple countries, sipping wine […]
Posted inColumns, Dana Wilde
Backyard Naturalist: Lilac and all
A piece of lilac history has awakened floral memories Dana Wilde has from long ago.
Posted inColumns, J.P. Devine
On the Edge: Everything but the kitchen sink
Mulling mountains of debris, J.P. Devine recalls the cast-away collectables of years past.
Posted inAmy Calder, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Reporting Aside: Graduates, want some unsolicited advice? Yes, yes you do.
Work hard but be lazy, earn money but occasionally splurge, sleep long, eat well and spend time with old people, Amy Calder advises high school graduates.
Posted inJ.P. Devine, Life & Culture, Movie Review J.P. Devine
‘The Diplomat’ is wired to soar, writes JP Devine
Creator Debora Cahn’s (“The West Wing” writer) “The Diplomat” started streaming in late April, and has quickly moved to “Show of the Year” status, which is due primarily to Keri Russell, many if not most of you who are already fans. Let’s talk. Here in Cahn’s super-splendid political thriller, “The Diplomat,” Kate Wyler (Russell) is […]
Posted inColumns, Liz Soares
Thinking Things Through: Relishing reading outside on the porch
Some recommended reading from Liz Soares as she enjoys books in fine weather.