A steady stream of cars and pickups drove into a Waterville lot to watch the south end of the historic building come down and share memories of the family-run store.
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Winslow man keeps faith to restore church’s cross
Pearley Lachance has worked to leave the Waterville area and his faith community a lasting legacy with the restored cross that was atop the St. Francis de Sales Church before the building was demolished more than three years ago.
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JonBenet Ramsey program a reminder of Waterville’s top cold case
The Ayla Reynolds case comes to mind after a recent TV program re-examined JonBenet Ramsey’s murder, Amy Calder writes.
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Helping orphans in Kenya a fulfilling focus
Betsy Drumm, 80, says she was excited by the opportunity to meet and help children in Nairobi, writes Amy Calder.
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Waterville school pilot project looks to students’ futures
A committee looking at career and college readiness is an inspiring example of educators thinking outside the box to ensure all students have a chance, Amy Calder writes.
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Change takes on a different hue as the years pass
As the seasons change, we’re better off embracing the past, rather than lamenting it, Amy Calder writes.
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Public nail clipping and teeth flossing? People who snap gum? Arggh.
The more we talk about what irks us, the more things we can think of, Amy Calder writes.
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Waterville man finds a happy home for himself and his pets
Gary Prentiss, who lives with disabilities, had to leave his Kennedy Memorial Drive home and had nowhere to go, but then he found out how many friends he has, Amy Calder writes.
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Waterville area widows and widowers find comfort among friends
The only rule in the social group is that members act like ladies and gentlemen and enjoy themselves, Amy Calder writes.
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Peter Ré leaves a legacy of music at Colby, Waterville and beyond
The 35-year Colby College music professor, musician, composer, pianist and conductor who left a lasting mark on the city is remembered as brilliant, thoughtful, Amy Calder writes.