Larry Small, of 103 Beans Corner Road, lost his house to a fire Thursday evening, but he and his dog got out safely.
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 inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Central Maine schools cancel activities, prepare for possibility of shutdowns amid virus outbreak
A number of central Maine schools were announcing changes to activities and events, but still holding regular classes, amid a flurry of cancellations as the nation and world aim to stem the spread of coronavirus.
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Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Colby College announces on-campus classes will end this week; students to leave campus for remote learning
The Waterville college will continue regularly scheduled classes through the end of this week, and all students who can reasonably move out by Sunday, when spring break starts, are being asked to do so.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
State, New England drama festivals canceled due to coronavirus concerns
Both the Class A and B state drama festivals and the New England Drama Festival have been canceled due to concerns about the coronavirus.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Wendy’s in Waterville undergoing major remodeling project
The restaurant at 329 Main St. is expected to reopen May 1 with all new equipment and a modern look.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Waterville Charter Commission decides to keep mayor position
The 10-member commission on Tuesday also decided to change the charter language dealing with the appointment of a public health officer.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Police, DA ‘confident’ Waterville shooting case will be solved
While police and the district attorney are holding details close to the vest about who allegedly shot 7-year-old Emahleeah Frost in a drive-by shooting Feb. 28, they say they are confident those responsible will be brought to justice.
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Amy Calder: Parkinson’s doesn’t stop Winslow man from pressing forward
Gerald Saint Amand, 76, of Winslow, is pushing forward with a positive attitude as the disease progresses and while he can’t do all the things he used to do, he tries to remain active and involved.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Three arrested in Waterville robbery, beating case
Police say a 63-year-old man who was being extorted by people living at the same apartment building was taken to the hospital Tuesday after being beaten and robbed of his wallet.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Colby College receives $16 million gift for financial aid, the arts, health and wellness
The gift from college trustee Marieke Rothschild and her husband, Jeff Rothschild, will support three of the college’s highest priorities — financial aid, the arts and health and wellness.