Candy treats, mixed nuts, the Sears catalog, watching our father haul a tree out of the woods to decorate in the living room, the Christmas day feast and memories of our family members still warm the heart, writes Amy Calder.
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Amy Calder: Reading is the antidote for holiday running
Don’t run yourself so ragged that you miss enjoying the holidays; take a break, sit down and read a book, Amy Calder writes.
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Amy Calder: Black Friday shopping up close
That late Thanksgiving night out shopping may well be an experience, but it sure can leave you bleary-eyed, writes Amy Calder.
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Amy Calder: Taking a stand on the horse trough
While plans develop on what Castonguay Square should look like when The Center is transformed into a film and arts showcase, Amy Calder puts in her two cents for keeping the horse trough right where it is.
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Amy Calder: Taking stock of things to be thankful for
In a year marked by hatred, anger and fear, Amy Calder writes that education is fundamental to changing a person’s life — and the world — for the better.
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Amy Calder: Civil War nurse made her mark in history
Pittsfield woman’s great-great-grandmother tended to wounded soldiers on the battlefield, beginning at the Battle of Bull Run, writes Amy Calder.
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Amy Calder: World Series a reprieve and a reminder
For a few precious days we got to remember it wasn’t so long ago that we were in a saner world, enjoying a tradition our country loves and cherishes, Amy Calder writes.
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Amy Calder: Sam Shapiro honored for lifetime achievement by state treasurers’ association
Shapiro, 91, was recognized for his service to his constituents, which really translates to making other people’s lives better — and that’s no small tomatoes, writes Amy Calder.
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Amy Calder: Vassalboro woman gears up to help hurricane victims
Lorelei Kelley’s home town in Florida suffered a devastating hit from Hurricane Michael, and now the mother of three is organizing a relief effort to help out, writes Amy Calder.
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Amy Calder: In East Africa service, Winslow woman finds insight into teaching
Elizabeth Ferry, 24, returned to the U.S. three weeks ago from serving in the Peace Corps in East Africa, where she taught English to high-school age students, Amy Calder writes.