A recent letter from a generous, unidentified reader resulted in a donation to charity, Amy Calder writes.
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Amy Calder: Her whole life ahead of her
Meghan Linehan, 26, a reader, writer, lover of horror, Gothic horror and the RiverWalk at Head of Falls in Waterville, is an engaging conversationalist, Amy Calder writes.
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Amy Calder: A little bit of trail magic
Those who walk the Winslow-Benton trail along the Kennebec River may discover hand-carved owls placed in strategic spots by their creator, Jerry Boutin of Winslow.
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Amy Calder: Why is the robin behaving like that?
It’s amazing what we can learn about birds if we just take the time to watch and listen, Amy Calder writes.
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Amy Calder: For the love of animals, and meat consumption
It’s interesting that we humans can be repulsed by the sight of animals being slaughtered yet we love to consume the meat they provide.
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Amy Calder: With Easter comes hope
Easter in the 1950s and ’60s meant donning pastel-colored dresses, patent leather shoes and bonnets and listening to mysterious sermons in church, Amy Calder writes.
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Amy Calder: Helping to beautify the world
Claire Prontnicki, 64, of Waterville does her part by collecting trash along the streets, volunteering at the library and training to be a hospice volunteer.
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Amy Calder: Helping those in need
The Waterville Area Essentials Closet provides free necessities such as toothpaste and shampoo to those in need — items not typically given out at food pantries.
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Amy Calder: Vaccination day was like Christmas
It’s no exaggeration to say that getting vaccinated against COVID-19 is a life-affirming experience, Amy Calder writes.
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Amy Calder: ‘Brother, can you spare a …?’
Back in the 1950s and ’60s you could buy a lot more for a dime than you can now, Amy Calder writes.