Outraged that his own book hasn’t been added to the banned list, J.P. Devine mulls the trend and what’s behind it.
Columns
News columns from staff writers and contributors to the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inAmy Calder, Maine, Morning Sentinel, Op-Eds
Reporting Aside: Woman scours internet to find belongings removed from Skowhegan storage unit
Kate Orso, 68, is frantically searching for her possessions that were sold, unbeknownst to her, from the storage unit she rented, Amy Calder writes.
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‘Lucky Hank’ moves slowly, with occasional pumps of humor, writes Devine
We’re introduced this week to William Henry Devereaux Jr. (Bob Odenkirk) the chairman of Railton College eight-member English department, played, as usual, with his grace, talent and humor. Well, crabby, grumpy humor. We’ve been in Bob’s corner for many years now, and we love him, with most notably, “Better Call Saul,” and we welcome him […]
Posted inColumns, Liz Soares
Thinking Things Through: Climbing the mental staircase
After two knee replacements made it difficult to climb stairs, Liz Soares learned to confront the thoughts holding her back.
Posted inColumns, J.P. Devine
On the Edge: Tales of April
It’s hard to be funny when April’s usual annoying showers suddenly become dark twisting clouds of hurt, J.P. Devine writes.
Posted inAmy Calder, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Reporting Aside: With a shoestring budget and plenty of elbow grease, group looks to make Waterville shine
Volunteers turned out recently to help the nonprofit Waterville Community Land Trust erect a gazebo at the park and community garden it built on Water Street in the city’s South End, Amy Calder writes.
Posted inJ.P. Devine, Life & Culture, Movie Review J.P. Devine
Pipeline film genuine heart-grabbing, chiller-thriller, writes J.P. Devine
Even as I sat at my keyboard, watching this film, I felt nervous about putting this title online. I still do. “How To Blow Up a Pipeline” is a heavily provocative title, and anywhere in the world, it’s a dangerous six-word introduction to put on paper. I was quick to add “The Movie,” so that […]
Posted inColumns, Dana Wilde
Backyard Naturalist: Strange lights in the sky
The feeling of stupendous awe, of fear and beauty, and strangeness, arises when you watch the aurora, Dana Wilde writes.
