Seven years after the toddler was reported missing from a Waterville home, Trista Reynolds plans to file a civil suit against Ayla’s father, Justin DiPietro, alleging he caused the child’s death.
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.
Posted inCommunity, Local & State, Schools and Education
Behind the scenes of ‘The Nutcracker’
The backstage is a flurry of activity as the Bossov Ballet Theatre prepares for a performance of the beloved show at the Waterville Opera House
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Posted inAyla Reynolds, Local & State
News conference set for Monday in case of missing toddler Ayla Reynolds
The lawyer for her mother, Trista Reynolds, says he plans to talk about the next steps in the case.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Suspect identified in shooting at Newport convenience store
Brian Duplisea, 34, of Newport, allegedly shot another man three times over a “domestic-type issue,” according to police Chief Leonard Macdaid.
Posted inLocal & State
Man hospitalized after Newport shooting
Police say a man suffered two gunshot wounds during an altercation on Moosehead Trail.
Posted inLocal & State
Waterville to hold public discussion on $7.37 million grant for downtown improvements
The City Council would have to accept the grant before receiving the money, which has to be used by September 30, 2025.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Payless ShoeSource to close in Waterville
The Waterville Commons store on Thursday was advertising sales at 60 percent off all prices.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, Maine Crime
Two men arrested in connection with crack cocaine, heroin sales in Corinth
Police, drug agents and sheriff’s officials searched a Corinth home Wednesday, seizing drugs, guns and cash.
Posted inLocal & State
Waterville to receive $7.37 million federal grant to change traffic downtown, make other improvements
U.S. Sen. Susan Collins announced the grant, which is part of $26.6 million being awarded for three transportation projects.
Posted inLocal & State
Couple injured in kitchen fire at Oakland home
Firefighters are not sure yet what caused the early morning fire on Denise Avenue, which sent Philip Satin and his wife to the hospital with smoke inhalation and minor injuries, according to fire Chief David Coughlin.