The man, who is on palliative care, tells his story about having been sexually abused as a child in an effort to spread awareness, warn parents to pay attention to their children and let children know it’s OK to tell someone when abuse occurs, Amy Calder writes.
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Amy Calder: A little thank you can go a long way
Volunteers at the Universalist Unitarian Church in Waterville have been making bag lunches for school staff and bus drivers as a way to thank them for their work during the pandemic, Amy Calder writes.
Amy Calder: Wishing away the virus won’t make it so
Now, as the omicron variant of the coronavirus seems to be waning, is the worst time to shed our masks, Amy Calder writes.
Amy Calder: Woman who grew up in shadow of crumbling mill now works to save it
Samantha Lessard volunteers 20 to 30 hours a week at the old mill in Vassalboro to help raise money for roof and other needed repairs, not expecting a dime in return, Amy Calder writes.
Amy Calder: With the snow comes far-off memories of skiing and a dose of vinegar
Night skiing at Eaton Mountain many years ago meant indulging in a culinary treat of vinegar splashed on fries, Amy Calder writes.
Amy Calder: No amount of snow or cold will keep Mainers from their ice cream
It seems counterintuitive to think people want to eat ice cream during this frigid winter, but die-hard Mainers must get their fix, Amy Calder writes.
Amy Calder: Too many online orders and packages have you feeling boxed in?
Boxes, once scarce for wrapping gifts and sending packages, now are everywhere, sending delivery people and mail carriers scurrying up and down streets every day, Amy Calder writes.
Amy Calder: For one young Waterville couple, there’s no place like a home
Anna Zinkovitch and Kevyn Warren, homeless for several months, finally have an apartment in Waterville, thanks to help from Starfish Village Ministry and Kennebec Valley Community Action Program, Amy Calder writes.
Amy Calder: Thankful for the hospital
One might think a hospital is a dangerous place to be during the pandemic, but it actually is one of the safest, Amy Calder writes.
Amy Calder: School crimes and misdemeanors, and the punishment that ensued
In the old days, some teachers would physically hit kids, a transgression that today would get them fired and charged with assault, Amy Calder writes.