Leo St. Peter says he plans to gather signatures so voters can decide at a referendum whether to loosen the city’s restrictions on having chickens.
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 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.
Man arrested on drug charges in Clinton heading to court
Suspected narcotics with an estimated street value of $50,000 were seized following a traffic stop and search in February.
I-95 rollover in Fairfield injures 3, prompts lane closures
3 people were injured and were taken to a Waterville hospital Thursday with injuries not considered life-threatening.
Oakland voters to weigh in on temporary ban on mobile home park lot rent increases
The 90-day moratorium request came after town councilors rejected a request for a 180-day hold.
Belgrade shop offers wine, craft beer, artisanal cheeses, charcuterie and more
The Cork & Cow at 47 Main St. will also soon open a bistro on its second floor.
From rubble to recovery: Oakland blast survivor talks about ‘miracle’ of being alive
Cliff Hannon, who was critically injured in a propane explosion on Thanksgiving Day, is recovering at Lakewood Health Care Center.
Waterville columnist bids farewell after decades of local coverage | Column
Retiring isn’t easy, but it is the right thing to do, Amy Calder writes.
Woman in Waterville house fire flown to Portland hospital, pets die
The blaze, which officials said was sparked when the woman used lighter fluid on a fireplace, occurred Thursday night on Washington Street.
Waterville receives $850,000 grant to support downtown development
The federal grant, promoted through Sen. Angus King’s office, will help improve walkability and accessibility.
Waterville Staples is closing. Here’s what shoppers need to know
Both a ConvenientMD primary care clinic and separate urgent care clinic are planned for the site at 40 Waterville Commons Drive.