The Democrat who represents part of Waterville says balancing the state budget and better health care for Mainers are important.
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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Police on lookout after smash and grab spree at Waterville’s Alfond Youth Center
Waterville police believe two men left in a white minivan after breaking into cars and stealing items.
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Waterville mayoral candidates talk trash collection, other issues
Thomas College was the site of the last debate between Nick Isgro, Steven Aucoin and Karen Rancourt-Thomas before Tuesday’s election.
Posted inMaine
Waterville bowling alley’s conversion into church advances
The Waterville Planning Board has endorsed a zoning change that would allow a city bowling alley to become the new home of Centerpoint Community Church.
Posted inElections, Elections 2014, Local Elections, Maine, Politics
Debate marks home stretch for Waterville mayoral candidates
Steve Aucoin, Nick Isgro and Karen Rancourt-Thomas will meet in a debate sponsored by the Morning Sentinel and Thomas College Thursday.
Posted inElections, House, Maine, Politics
Henry Beck faces Mark Andre in rematch for Maine House District 110
Beck touts his economic record as a three-time representative while Andre wants to reduce wasteful spending and cut taxes.
Posted inMaine, News
New Waterville trash program exceeds six-week goals
Officials say the pay-as-you-throw program has reduced waste tonnage by 55 percent, though others cite problem of illegal dumping.
Posted inMaine, News
Dryland sled dog races draw 250 dogs to Waterville’s Quarry Road
Over the weekend 72 people and their dogs competed in several events, some earning mileage and points toward qualifying for future events.
Posted inElections, Elections 2014, Local Elections, Maine, Politics
Hall School students quiz Waterville mayoral candidates
Fourth and fifth-graders asked Nicholas Isgro, Stephen Aucoin and Karen Rancourt-Thomas about pay-as-you-throw, crime and making the city greener.
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Rain, wind no significant issue in Waterville, Augusta areas
After a nor’easter ripped through the region, no reports of damage from the storm were reported in central Maine.