Gilbert, of Skowhegan, served in the Bureau of Navy Personnel in Arlington, Virginia, from 1943 to 1945.
Amy Calder
Music and musical theater: Balm to the soul
There’s nothing like the thrill of waiting for the curtain to rise on a good musical, or hearing the first notes of a live symphony orchestra, and both are available right in Waterville, Amy Calder writes.
Amy Calder: Beware the ghosts and goblins
On Halloween, when little munchkins are trolling the streets, watch out, Amy Calder advises.
Amy Calder: Fall prompts warm memories
Amy Calder recalls the inimitable apple pies her mother baked many years ago in her Skowhegan kitchen.
Amy Calder: Lightening the load
Having a lawn sale is a great way to get rid of stuff and share old treasures, Amy Calder writes.
Amy Calder: More odd road names
Amy Calder shares emails she received from readers about last week’s column on quirky street names, offering more odd ones.
Amy Calder: There are a lot of odd, quirky, peculiar road names
Central Maine is home to lots of unusual street and road names, but the town of Skowhegan takes the cake for the most whimsical, columnist Amy Calder writes.
Amy Calder: Living life on his own terms
Gerry Jacques, 86, of Waterville, is a U.S. Navy veteran who built houses all his life and lives alone in retirement.
Amy Calder: Closing up camp bittersweet
While leaving a summer cottage is sad, Amy Calder writes, the coming of fall at home promises new adventures.
Amy Calder: The magic of The Lost Kitchen
Amy Calder sings the praises of the farm-to-table eatery in the tiny town of Freedom that has a huge following nationally.