Council falls short on votes needed to override veto by Mayor Jay Coelho, who has argued moving to remote-only meetings would harm the public’s access.
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.
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Waterville to focus on search for new school superintendent, instead of hiring assistant
The Waterville Board of Education chairperson said Monday the best strategy is to search for a new school chief instead of an assistant superintendent — and as soon as possible.
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Waterville City Council to consider overriding mayoral veto
Councilors may look Tuesday to upend Mayor Jay Coelho’s veto of their decision earlier this month to temporarily move to remote-only meetings.
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Amy Calder: With the snow comes far-off memories of skiing and a dose of vinegar
Night skiing at Eaton Mountain many years ago meant indulging in a culinary treat of vinegar splashed on fries, Amy Calder writes.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Family looks to develop 36 townhouse-style apartments off College Avenue in Waterville
Development proposed by Arcon Realty would require razing the building that for many years housed the John Martin’s Manor restaurant.
Posted inLocal Government, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Citing residents’ concerns about access, Waterville mayor vetoes City Council vote to hold meetings fully remotely
Mayor Jay Coelho vetoes council’s 4-3 vote, saying it would put a burden on city residents.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Fire at former Waterville Boys & Girls Club deemed suspicious, authorities say
The fire Tuesday at the former club at 6 Main Place was quickly extinguished but filled the large building with smoke.
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Residents air concerns about search for Waterville school superintendent, assistant
The Board of Education this week heard from the public about whether an assistant superintendent should be hired who could move into the superintendent’s position when Eric Haley retires later this year.
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Return of Maine Sci-Fi & Fantasy Nerd Fest draws crowd to Vassalboro
Hundreds of people from all over Maine, and some from New Hampshire and Massachusetts, turned out for the all-day Maine Sci-Fi & Fantasy Nerd Fest.
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Survey: Waterville residents report severe browntail moth infestations
City Councilor Thomas Klepach, D-Ward 3, updates other councilors recently on efforts to identify where infestations are occurring in spring and summer and help residents mitigate problem.