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.
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Volunteers build another home for Habitat
Area businesses aid construction but personal reasons inspire people to lend a hand, writes Amy Calder.
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Amy Calder: The Ticonic sculpture finds a home on Waterville’s RiverWalk
While having doubts about moving the sculpture from The Concourse, Amy Calder thinks it now is in the perfect spot, where it can be touched and contemplated as it moves in the wind.
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Amy Calder: Frequent Waterville volunteer speaks out against bullying
Scott McAdoo reveals his own experiences with bullying and how demeaning it can be, but he didn’t cave into it, and his public service has given him the courage to address it, writes Amy Calder.
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Amy Calder: Those fruits of the earth that bring culinary delights
While store-bought snowballs, devil dogs and creme pastries were childhood delights that lost their luster, home-baked apple pie, applesauce cake and apple crisp came with flavor, ingenuity and love.