On the Edge: Me, She and the ginkgo tree

Mulling how he'd like his cremated remains in a BioUrn, J.P. Devine settles on the tree he wants to help grow.

Reporting Aside: Childhood tragedy becomes lifelong lesson about being safe on Maine’s waterways

The death of a boy years ago on the Kennebec River in Skowhegan remains a regular reminder of how water can be powerful and unforgiving, Amy Calder writes.

Backyard Naturalist: Earthworms and slugs

A discovery during a backyard expedition turns up squirming and unfamiliar things, Dana Wilde writes.

J.P. Devine Podcast: White House bed makes it to ‘dark attic’ in Waterville

On the Edge: George Washington slept here?

J.P. Devine weaves a tale of a lonely bed embracing new dreamers.

‘Ticket to Paradise’ actors made film for the money

Thinking Things Through: All we hear is radio ga ga

Radio can be a magical backdrop to life's mundane activities, Liz Soares writes.

J.P. Devine Podcast: How do you dress for July 4?

On the Edge: Where’s your hat?

As the Fourth of July approaches, J.P. Devine is thinking about the "holiday wardrobes" of yesteryear.

Reporting Aside: Letter penned by former U.S. Sen. Smith offers reminder of values we must embrace

The letter sent years ago by U.S. Sen. Margaret Chase Smith of Skowhegan was a reminder of what she stood for: respect, integrity and the courage to stand up for what is right, Amy Calder writes.