Mark André, a Republican from Oakland, and Colleen Madigan, a Democrat from Waterville, are vying for the House District 110 seat vacated by Henry Beck, who is seeking election to Senate District 16.
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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Alfond Foundation, Colby to inject $20 million into downtown Waterville revitalization
Officials say ‘tens of millions of dollars more’ will be invested in an overall downtown renaissance.
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Autopsy report: ‘Apologetic’ note was found with Valerie Tieman’s body
The Fairfield woman’s body was discovered in a shallow grave in the woods, and beneath her body were a bag of potato chips, a bottle of perfume and a note that ‘reportedly has an apologetic tone,’ according to the report.
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Incumbent Democrat Fowle faces challenge from Republican Bradstreet in House District 80
Lori Fowle said she is seeking a third term because she wants to continue to help constituents with their needs and concerns, such as alleviating the drug crisis, while Richard Bradstreet says he wants to improve the business climate.
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First-term legislator in China challenged by former state official
State Rep. Timothy Theriault faces opposition from John M. Glowa Sr. in House District 79.
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Skowhegan code enforcement officer bitten by fox in his driveway
Randy Gray, town employee for 35 years, says he believes fox is rabid.
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Eight injured in two-van crash in Thorndike
College of the Atlantic van was carrying nine students to apple event at Common Ground fairgrounds.
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Winslow representative faces challenge from town councilor in House District 78
Rep. Catherine Nadeau, a Democrat, is challenged by Benjamin B. Twitchell III, a Republican.
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Waterville’s foreign trade zone nets first business to receive breaks on imported material
Sanford rug weaver is expected to save $1 million annually in the future from its participation in the trade zone, according to a Central Maine Growth Council official.
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Waterville Planning Board to review new Assistance Plus office proposal
The planned facility on Michael Lane would include an adult day program for those with intellectual disabilities.