With the Tokyo Olympics over, J.P. Devine ponders our fascination with the spectacle of the games and memories from his glory days.
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News columns from staff writers and contributors to the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Romance mini-series is a slice of cold bacon on the breakfast table
We have here on Amazon streaming, Emily Mortimer’s adaptation of Nancy Mitford’s 1945 novel, in a three-episode miniseries, and what is it? Yes, it’s pretty, the scenery and props, costumes all first rate. But do we care? Sadly, for those of us hungry for any kind of an upper, “Pursuit” is a drop. It’s a […]
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Liz Soares: Recommended reading
Among the 49 books read so far this year, writes Liz Soares, are many mysteries and thrillers, with a healthy mix of nonfiction.
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J.P. Devine: It’s Cleveland and it’s raining
We’ll make it through these “Cleveland nights” with laughter and each other, J.P. Devine writes.
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Amy Calder: Preparing for summer guests
Getting the house ready to receive old friends isn’t a burden, but a tradition suffused with fun and with sweet anticipation, Amy Calder writes.
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‘The Minimalists’ puts human face, in fact, dozens of human faces on problem
I’ve read three books now on this subject — minimalist living. Marie Kondo’s “The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up” started this reviewer off on a journey to get rid of the 75 million things that surround my life. Then came Fumio Sasaki’s “Goodbye, Things,” and I was off on that. None of it worked […]
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Dana Wilde: No humans were harmed in the making of this news column
Even though they look monstrous, spiders are actually your allies in the battle against the little bugs who do try to eat you, writes Dana Wilde.
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J.P. Devine: Till this ring do us part
The Devines have a spotty history with their wedding rings, which keep disappearing.