Though traditional July Fourth celebrations will be altered this weekend because of the coronavirus pandemic, Mainers will likely find safe and fun ways to mark the holiday, Amy Calder writes.

The mystery of a homing pigeon that appeared last weekend at Amy Calder's sister's house in Skowhegan led to a journey to find the bird's owner and while some questions were answered, others remain elusive.

Having vivid dreams during and about the coronavirus may not be such a bad thing, writes Amy Calder.

Holding a news meeting in the pouring rain isn't the worst thing in the world, Amy Calder writes.

Erica Pelotte bought a restaurant business in downtown Waterville in August and had to close in mid-March due to the coronavirus pandemic, but she has reopened and is working harder than ever to make the eatery successful.

Rita LaCroix, owner of Rita's House of Pizza in Winslow and Rita's Catering in Waterville, has been feeding those in need the last two months.

If the coronavirus pandemic has taught us anything, it is how to be creative and never give up, writes Amy Calder.

Fifth graders, teachers get a last look at each other at the Albert S. Hall School in Waterville as students pick up their belongings and move on to the junior high next year.

Being out of work during the coronavirus pandemic is tough for a small Waterville family, but they try to be positive, Amy Calder writes.

Emily Coates, 20, and Jessica Verrill, 42, were on a mission Wednesday to make a co-worker's day a bit happier during a difficult time, Amy Calder writes.

We Mainers are tough and stubborn and will survive this setback, Amy Calder writes

Being patient and humble in this time of uncertainty and having a little bit of faith are what will see us through, Amy Calder writes.

As terrible as the coronavirus pandemic is, there are some good things happening in our changed world, Amy Calder writes.

While journalists may be fearful during times like this, it's the first responders who really are on the front lines and facing the greatest danger, columnist Amy Calder writes.

Being confined to a home office has its challenges, but in the long run, it presents opportunities, Amy Calder writes.

There's a beneficial give-and-take when young and old reporters work together, columnist Amy Calder writes.

Gerald Saint Amand, 76, of Winslow, is pushing forward with a positive attitude as the disease progresses and while he can't do all the things he used to do, he tries to remain active and involved.

Attending an annual Town Meeting is like watching democracy in action, at its true grassroots, columnist Amy Calder writes.

As Monday's deadline looms for submitting suggested names for Skowhegan's new mascot, columnist Amy Calder weighs in with her own recommendation.

Bert Languet has for years volunteered time and funds to develop recreational facilities for children and adults, with the latest being an ice skating rink next to City Hall in Waterville.

Attending a school Valentine's Day party 50-plus years ago meant creating a fancy box at home and bringing it to class to be placed on display in a contest for most the most beautiful box judged by the teacher, Amy Calder writes.

"Christina's World," the Andrew Wyeth painting the Museum of Modern Art in New York City placed in storage, ought to be in Maine, Amy Calder writes.

Ordering groceries online through Hannaford To Go was a seamless process and convenient, Amy Calder writes.

Resisting changes in technology can leave a person in the dust, Amy Calder writes.

Amy Calder reminisces about North Elementary School in Skowhegan which she attended from kindergarten through grade four and which is second in priority on the state's list of schools to be replaced.