After discovering mold in their dream home, Chris and Janet Weeks received help from volunteers and a local business to make it solid again, Amy Calder writes.
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Wood crafter leaves his mark along the Kennebec River
Outdoorsman Charlie Poulin creates sculptures of birds from the natural environment he loves, and he crafted four wooden signs to mark Waterville trails that say “Lockwood Mill Island Park, Carry In, Carry Out, Enjoy the Kennebec Trail.”
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Oakland dream home proves to be rotten deal
When a couple buys an almost-new retirement home, the last thing they want to discover is that mold is ruining it and insurance won’t cover the damage, Amy Calder writes.
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Waterville police get virtual lessons in tough situations
New Laser Shot Firearms Training System will let them practice handling situations in which they may have to use their guns, Amy Calder writes.
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Reporting Aside: Skowhegan State Fair brings out the kid in us
Amy Calder remembers saving up her money all year for her annual visit to the fair.
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Reporting Aside: Memorable high school teachers prompt advice to graduates
She doesn’t remember the speaker at her high school graduation, but she does remember some teachers who gave lasting advice, Amy Calder writes.
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Weaning Maine off cars
Bill Basford of Fairfield says the state would be in better economic shape if people walked or bicycled more and drove less, Amy Calder writes.
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Cancer shawls bring warmth — inside and out
Waterville 91-year-old knits shawls for patients at the Harold Alfond Center for Cancer Care in Augusta, Amy Calder writes.
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Big hearts help little Troy Union Church
The community has banded together to help save the 175-year-old church which is closed because of structural problems, Amy Calder writes.
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Better eating through kale
After a winter of sugar and salt, the road back to nutritious eating can be an uphill trek, writes Amy Calder.