In the old days, some teachers would physically hit kids, a transgression that today would get them fired and charged with assault, Amy Calder writes.
Amy Calder
Staff Writer
Amy Calder covers Waterville, including city government, for the Morning Sentinel and writes a column, “Reporting Aside,” which appears Sundays in both the Sentinel and Kennebec Journal. She has worked at the newspaper since 1988, including a stint as bureau chief for the Somerset County Bureau in Skowhegan, and has covered a variety of beats. A Skowhegan native, she holds a bachelors in English from University of Hartford and completed post-graduate work at the School of Education at University of Massachusetts at Amherst. She has received numerous of awards from the Maine Press Association and New England Associated Press News Executives Association and is author of the book, "Comfort is an Old Barn," a collection of curated columns published by Islandport Press. Calder lives in Waterville with her husband, Philip Norvish, a retired Sentinel reporter and editor.
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Rebecca Green appears to make history as first chairwoman of Waterville City Council
A Democrat representing Ward 4, Green wins leadership post in 5-2 vote, making her the first woman to lead the council.
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Waterville City Council expected to elect new chairman, consider appointments to boards
Erik Thomas, chairman of the council for the past three years, was defeated by political newcomer Thomas A. McCormick Sr. in November.
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NYC-based developer looks to spend more than $20 million to renovate former Lockwood Mill in Waterville
North River Co. officials hope to begin transforming about half the building at 6 Water St. next year into residential and commercial space.
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Amy Calder: Although pandemic weighs heavily, area leaders express hopes, goals for 2022
When asked to share their aspirations for the new year, central Maine officials touched on topics like economic development, good health and helping those in need, Amy Calder writes.
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Downtown Waterville facelift over budget, but officials expect to find savings later
The $11.2 million project to revitalize downtown is about $85,000 over budget as workers push to meet a November completion date.
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Public to have say on $40.5 million plan to replace bridge between Waterville, Winslow
The state Department of Transportation is asking for feedback on the Ticonic Bridge project, with a final design expected to be completed in June.
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Waterville to help fund launch of hot meals program
The City Council approved the use of $15,000 for a program that will provide free meals at a location that has yet to be determined.
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Amy Calder: This holiday season let’s allow our language, and actions, to bring joy
If we act, think and speak positively and with hope during a dark time in our world, we can help brighten our lives and those of others, Amy Calder writes.
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Waterville downtown restaurant closed for numerous health violations, state report says
Cancun Mexican Restaurant must immediately address violations found by a state health inspector, according to a report dated Dec. 8.