Whether you observe Easter or mark the arrival of spring weather, the Vernal Equinox is always there, Marla Hoffman writes.
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Life in the Pines: Leprechauns, a St. Patrick’s Day curiosity
Marla Hoffman takes a look at the conflicting and fantastical history of the leprechaun legend.
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Reporting Aside: When beloved pets age
As a family pet approaches the end of its life, it is wiser to focus on the present rather than dwell on what is to come, Amy Calder writes.
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Life in the Pines: When it’s time to let go, you’ll know
Marla Hoffman says goodbye to her beloved dog as peace drifts in among her other pets.
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On the Edge: Dancing in the dark
Navigating the slippery slopes of winter has J.P. Devine pondering what a fall could mean.
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Life in the Pines: When it comes to your pets, work for their trust, not love
Introducing a new kitten into a family comes with more nuance than her family was prepared for, Marla Hoffman writes.
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Life in the Pines: Forget new beginnings — your story has already begun
In her first column of 2024, Marla Hoffman tells us that the best time to improve your life is right now.
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Reporting Aside: Weathering a prolonged outage
Losing power the first day of Christmas vacation didn’t portend well for what would become a four-day-long outage in Waterville, Amy Calder writes.
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Reporting Aside: The gift of giving to strangers around Waterville
Handing out $100 bills to strangers during the holiday season evokes an unforgettable feeing, Amy Calder writes.
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UMF’s Sweatt-Winter programs settles into new building
‘This year will be a play year,’ Director Erica Thompson said when asked how she saw the program expanding in the new building, which is more than double in size.