The saga of the Thayer Memorial Bridge plaque has taken another twist now that a man who grew up in the neighborhood has come forward with a long-held memory of the kid who stole the plaque, Amy Calder writes.
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A D-Day landing at Utah Beach
From tapes left by her father-in-law, Amy Calder shares an oral archive of his exploits during World War II.
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Fiddlehead picker perfects his art
Shaun Caron carries on the art and business of fiddleheading that he learned from family, writes Amy Calder.
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Telemarketer gets the wrong number
When it comes to choosing between a multi-channel screen world and the real world, it’s all a matter of cost, Amy Calder writes.
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Graduating senior’s experience at Colby an eye-opener
Michelle Boucher of Fryeburg has learned that everyone has a story and there’s a reason behind their actions, writes Amy Calder.
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Why it is important to question everything
On May 8, 1987, Gary Hart announced he was withdrawing from U.S. Democratic presidential race, and Amy Calder learned to be circumspect about politicians.
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At Lakeview Lumber in China, Carl Farris forges on
The 70-year-old, who served three years in the Army in Vietnam and has multiple sclerosis, still works about 70 hours a week at the lumber and supply store.
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Preventing child abuse and neglect is up to all of us
April is Child Abuse & Neglect Prevention Month and experts in the field say abuse and neglect is increasing, so it’s up to community members to do what we can to help kids without a voice, Amy Calder writes.
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Who could have imagined cellphones becoming so pivotal?
Forty-four years ago, the first call was made from a portable, hand-held cellphone, a pivotal moment that has helped and complicated our lives in many ways, Amy Calder writes.
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As winter ends, remember the magic
We tend to regard winter months as drudgery as we grow older, but the fun we remember from youth is a reminder that the season brings its own joys, Amy Calder writes.