New England Steam wants to restore engine, move it to Ellsworth and use it for Downeast Scenic Railroad excursions
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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Old 470 steam locomotive on Waterville council agenda
City councilors tonight will consider taking final votes to sell the Old 470 steam locomotive to New England Steam Corp. for $25,000.
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Waterville Child sexual assault center gets national accreditation that will help provide services
More than 300 child victims of sexual abuse have been helped by the Children’s Advocacy Center of Kennebec & Somerset Counties since it opened on Chase Avenue in May 2012.
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Two Augusta men arrested in Chesterville burglary where girl hid in bedroom
Augusta residents Stephen Dingus and his uncle, James Dingus, both 31, may also be connected to Kennebec, Lincoln county crimes
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Richmond couple’s family in Philippines lose homes in typhoon
Amalia and Mark McConnell say all 60 family members were safe, but Super Typhoon Haiyan destroyed their 20 homes.
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Waterville man shot in face reportedly improving in Boston hospital
Dale Poulin’s landlord said Wednesday that he had spoken earlier with Poulin’s father who said his son had undergone plastic surgery.
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Father says Waterville man who shot part of his face off stable at Boston hospital
Police say Dale Poulin was showing his rifle to friends when he put it under his chin and pulled the trigger, not knowing the gun was loaded.
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Wife who defeated husband in Waterville election draws attention to helping poor children
Jennifer Johnson overwhelmingly defeated husband David for warden Tuesday in an election that drew national attention
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Woman uninjured after car, trailer burn at Maine campground
The 50-year-old woman left her car running to keep it warm, and when she returned, it was on fire.
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Waterville officials considering sale of Old 470 steam locomotive
City councilors Wednesday will consider selling the Old 470 steam locomotive off College Avenue to New England Steam Co. for $25,000