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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Amy Calder: Although pandemic weighs heavily, area leaders express hopes, goals for 2022
When asked to share their aspirations for the new year, central Maine officials touched on topics like economic development, good health and helping those in need, Amy Calder writes.
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Amy Calder: This holiday season let’s allow our language, and actions, to bring joy
If we act, think and speak positively and with hope during a dark time in our world, we can help brighten our lives and those of others, Amy Calder writes.
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Amy Calder: A challenging trek into the woods yields the most exquisite tree in the world
Choosing a perfect Christmas tree in the woods of Skowhegan amid deep snow and bitter cold took a lot of effort and ingenuity, Amy Calder writes.