Amy Calder shares emails she received from readers about last week’s column on quirky street names, offering more odd ones.
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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.
Amy Calder: Labor Day, a time to stop, rest, reflect
Amy Calder urges those who enjoy the benefits of work to also know when it’s time to stop.
Amy Calder: He dreams of walking on his own two feet
After years of working and being self-sufficient, Bob Madore, 58, of Waterville, is injured, immobile and feeling trapped, Amy Calder writes.
Amy Calder: Dealing with a lot of hot air
Amy Calder reflects on days when air conditioning was scarce and kids in school just suffered in the heat.
Amy Calder: Saying two goodbyes, back-to-back
Amy Calder muses about an imminent trip to Vermont, where she will attend two celebrations of life.
Amy Calder: Beware the browntail moth
After having suffered from the browntail moth rash on her summer vacation, Amy Calder advises people to avoid it like the plague.