WATERVILLE — A Lewiston man was arrested Thursday night after a 2-year-old girl left in his care on King Street was found with severe bruises on her buttocks and legs, according to police.
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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Area experts offer tips for keeping pets safe in the winter
Augusta, Waterville humane societies say pets need extra care in the cold and snow.
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Waterville mayor outlines city’s 2012 accomplishments
WATERVILLE — Mayor Karen Heck cites the police station project, opera house and airport renovations and the hiring of a new Thomas College president as some of the city highlights of 2012.
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Changes to Waterville’s city ward system proposed as city charter readies for revamp
WATERVILLE — Mayor Karen Heck’s suggestion that the city consider changing its ward system of government drew both support and opposition Thursday.
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Waterville’s Bob-In gets permit, but must install security cameras
WATERVILLE — City councilors voted 5-0 Wednesday night to renew a special amusement permit for the Bob-In, with a condition that the bar install security cameras on the outside of its building within six weeks.
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Waterville City Council to consider permit conditions on troublesome taverns
WATERVILLE — City councilors tonight will continue discussing how best to help decrease night fights, vandalism and other alcohol-related problems occurring downtown.
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Fairfield hires lawyer for internal review of police chief
FAIRFIELD — The town plans to conduct its own review of a situation involving police Chief John Emery, who has been on leave since Wednesday.
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Public hearing set on Waterville charter
WATERVILLE — Residents on Thursday will have a chance to give input on issues related to the city charter.