Micah Nichols is still in the hospital but is regaining the use of his limbs, while Jacob Harrington, who broke his arm, has been released.
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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Homeless man charged with criminal trespass over wood hut on railway property
Vaughan Orchard, 56, of Waterville, has lived in a tent by the river and was building a hut on railroad property when he was arrested Wednesday, police said.
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Waterville council OKs tax increment financing district for Trafton Road
The council must take one more vote to finalize the TIF plan before the state considers approving it.
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A second antique store joins the growing downtown Waterville arts scene
Lunanightday Antiques & Art opens downtown amid revitalization efforts.
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Waterville council to consider TIF district for Trafton Road Development
The vote will be preceded by public hearing to allow comments and questions on the TIF request.
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Waterville animal shelter closed because of feline distemper outbreak
Several cats, kittens have died because of the sickness, and shelter staff have put adoptions on hold.
Posted inAyla Reynolds, Cops & Courts, Local & State, Maine Crime
Ayla Reynolds, toddler missing since 2011, declared dead by judge
The legal determination clears the way for the mother of the child to sue the baby’s father, Justin DiPietro.
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Ayla Reynolds’ mother awaits judge’s decision on whether to declare toddler dead
If probate judge in Cumberland County declares Ayla dead, Trista Reynolds would be able to file a wrongful death lawsuit against Justin DiPietro, Ayla’s father.
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Second annual Seed-to-Table Variety Tasting in Unity draws plant breeders, local growers, chefs
Food enthusiasts Sunday got to taste new varieties bred by Johnny’s Selected Seeds, grown locally and cooked by Maine chefs.
Posted inAmy Calder, Columns
The technological know-how needed for shoelaces
Be careful of the parts, make sure you have pliers and screwdriver, and watch the instructions on YouTube, writes Amy Calder.