Beth Israel Congregation plans an interfaith ‘service of healing’ Friday at synagogue to stand against hate following the incident, which also prompted a message from the city manager and mayor.
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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Hallowell woman charged with criminal restraint by parent
Stacy-Lee Taylor, 33, who does not have full guardianship of her biological 11-year-old son, was arrested Monday in Waterville after allegedly taking illegal custody of the boy and concealing his whereabouts.
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Waterville council takes first vote to OK tax program transfer to future Hathaway site owner
Co-owner Paul Boghossian said the center is scheduled to change hands Jan. 18 to a company with strong Maine roots.
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Three ex-Colby students plead guilty to criminal mischief in dumpster fire
The pleas were part of an agreement with the Kennebec County District Attorney’s Office that will defer the criminal mischief charges for a year if they fulfill volunteer work and take part in a college forum.
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Waterville would look a lot different with two-way traffic downtown
Results of yearlong traffic and parking study aired before more than 100 in City Council chambers.
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Waterville council to consider transfer of tax deal for Hathaway Creative Center
The city currently is in the ninth year of a 25-year tax increment financing agreement with Hathaway, a building that is a redeveloped former shirt factory and is now up for sale.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News
Fairfield History House draws crowds for Christmas open house
This year’s theme was “Treasured Toys Through the Years.”
Posted inMaine, News
Skowhegan fire victim remains in critical condition
Andrea Curtis’ 4-year-old son improving at Boston hospital, according to cousin.
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Loving life, customers, Cornville Christmas tree farmer enjoys being generous
‘I’m 70 and I haven’t felt this good since I was 55,’ said Bryant LaPlante, owner of The Forest.
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Mother, boy seriously injured in Skowhegan fire
Skowhegan police Officer Tim Williams is credited with rescuing the pair from the burning home; the woman is in critical condition and her 4-year-old son was taken to a Boston hospital.