Each week, we compile our favorite quotes from our reporters’ stories, interviews and elsewhere and publish them here. We call it “Out of Context.”

To delve further into the stories, simply click the person’s name.

“We are one sprinkler system malfunction, or a fire away from losing our files.” -Steve Lewis

“It takes a lot of hands to stir a pot and not just one ring leader.” -Jenn Greenleaf

"My grandfather, Stanley Thompson, served in World War II and earned a Purple Heart, and I spent almost my entire childhood with him. I'm living my dream of owning my own business because he and all our service members make sacrifices every day.” -Mike Wallace

“When I grow up I want to be an archaeologist because I love learning about ancient civilizations.” -Ciara Pitcher

“Now you have a horror show on your hands of unbelievable magnitude.” -Wayne Dorr

“So many people are tired of all the change and don’t feel they have a voice. But it doesn’t work if you just sit on the couch.” -Kim Andersson