School officials confer 145 diplomas in Sunday commencement exercises
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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Watch video: Moose-calling in Skowhegan seeks to set Guinness World Record
A crowd Saturday packed the three-day moose festival, which included live music, food, children’s activities and a moose lottery drawing.
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Ferris, White vie for Democratic nomination in Waterville’s House District 109
The winner Tuesday will face off against Republican Karen Rancourt-Thomas in the November election.
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Mayor Isgro’s promise to veto budget challenged by Waterville officials, councilors
The mayor’s leadership is questioned, as he has not said how he would reduce the budget amid claims he has made that are false.
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Waterville outdoor dining request for The Concourse spurs controversy
City Manager Michael Roy tries during a City Council meeting Tuesday to cite a list of outdoor dining permits the city has issued when Mayor Nick Isgro gavels him down.
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Waterville council approves $41.9 million municipal and school budget
If the council finalizes the budget with a second vote on June 19, the tax rate would increase by $1.94 per $1,000 worth of property valuation.
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Waterville council to consider proposed $41.9 million municipal and school budget
The council could decide to change the proposal and could take the first of two votes on it at Tuesday’s meeting.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
‘Success will come with hard work and determination,’ Madison seniors told
Fifty-three seniors graduate Friday night, including twins Evan and Whitney Bess, who are also salutatorian and valedictorian, respectively.
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Democratic gubernatorial candidates address China forum
China residents vying for House and Senate seats also take part in the event, held at South China Community Church.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Waterville council, school board lower proposed $42.3 million budget by about $400,000
Council will consider taking a first vote on the new proposal June 5.