Phil Bofia and Jay Coelho, each a former city councilor in Waterville, square off Wednesday night in a televised debate at the Fairfield Community Center.
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.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Potential buyers of Fiberight waste plant narrowed to 3, as officials eye re-start of Maine plant
The waste-to-energy plant in Hampden, serving more than 100 Maine communities, has been shut down since May over financial problems.
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Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Waterville parade, Kringleville canceled due to virus, but other activities planned
Because of the coronavirus pandemic, Kringleville and the annual Parade of Lights will not be held this year, but a “Light Up the Town” decorating contest and virtual Santa visits will be part of planned replacements.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Waterville Board of Education updated on COVID-19 relief fund projects, hybrid instruction
Superintendent Eric Haley said $1.9 million from the second round of federal COVID-19 relief funding must be spent before Dec. 31, or the schools will lose it.
Posted inMaine
As officials investigate Oakland church gathering, town manager worries ‘this has the potential to be a superspreader’
Oakland police are talking with state officials about large gatherings held over the weekend at Kingdom Life Church to determine what action should be taken in light of the coronavirus pandemic.
Posted inMaine
Despite viral, environmental setbacks, Canaan farm sells pumpkins to benefit Make-A-Wish
The Ring family farm is selling pumpkins, with all proceeds helping Make-A-Wish Foundation of Maine, in the face of the challenges of the pandemic and drought.
Posted inMaine
Police to probe whether Oakland church violated pandemic guidelines with weekend crowds
Vehicles, many with out-of-state plates, packed the Kingdom Life Church parking lot on High Street in Oakland on Friday and Saturday nights, possibly violating state pandemic guidelines.
Posted inElection 2020, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Waterville voters to decide contested races for City Council, Board of Education
Voters in Ward 4 on Nov. 3 will also consider choices in a three-way race for Kennebec Water District Board of Trustees.
Posted inAmy Calder, Columns, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Amy Calder: Waterville Paragon Shop owners know when it’s time to go
After 38 years on Main Street in Waterville, Nancy and Roger St. Amand are selling the Paragon Shop, but they hold onto plenty of fond memories running the popular business, Amy Calder writes.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Colby College testing ‘going well,’ official overseeing health and safety plans says
Students, faculty and staff at the Waterville college are taking health and safety protocol seriously, according to Doug Terp, who is in charge of COVID-19 plans.