Mayor Nick Isgro, who has served two three-year terms, is not seeking reelection to his post as Democrat Jay Coelho and independent Phil Bofia square off to succeed him.
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 Planning Board to consider plans for Colby College performing arts center
The Waterville Planning Board on Monday is scheduled to review preliminary and final plans for the college’s performing arts center on the Mayflower Hill campus, and members are expected to take a vote on the project.
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Amy Calder: Books provide a haven in the midst of the pandemic
Armed with life experience, rereading classic literature 50 years later brings a much different perspective, Amy Calder writes.
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Waterville Council extends outdoor dining for Lion’s Den to April 1, 2021
While Mayor Nick Isgro led the charge to convince councilors to approve the Lion’s Den request, others argued that input from the public and other restaurant owners should be considered before favoring just the one establishment.
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Waterville Police say department’s Operation HOPE has helped more than 200 people
On Wednesday, Sara Gideon, speaker of the Maine House of Representatives who is running against incumbent U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, met with Waterville Police to discuss the program that helps find treatment for people addicted to opioids.
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Waterville council appoints city manager search committee
Some councilors Tuesday also discussed a protection from harassment order filed against Planning Board member Cathy Weeks by her neighbors.
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Waterville city clerk explains absentee voting
Waterville residents have the option of voting at the polls Nov. 3, voting in person by absentee ballot at City Hall beginning Oct. 5, voting by mail-in ballot or dropping off a ballot in a secured box outside the main entrance to City Hall.
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Residents rally to support Waterville Iraqi family after allegations of racist comments by neighbor
Falah Waheeb and his family say they have received an outpouring of support from central Maine residents following publicity about a protection order they are seeking against Catherine Weeks, a member of the Waterville Planning Board.
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Residents rally to support Waterville Iraqi family after allegations of racist comments by neighbor
Falah Waheeb and his family say they have received an outpouring of support from central Maine residents following publicity about a protection order they are seeking against Catherine Weeks, a member of the Waterville Planning Board.
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Waterville council slated to appoint city manager search committee
The City Council on Tuesday also will consider spending up to $200,000 for a new municipal fire-alarm system.