Elizabeth Ferry, a recent UMF graduate, has joined the Peace Corps and will travel next month to Tanzania, in East Africa, Amy Calder writes.
Amy Calder
Waterville area notables talk about what they’ll do on their summer vacation
Amid all the bad news lately, area public figures tell Amy Calder how they plan to relax this summer.
All Gary Prentiss wants is a place to call home
With less than a month to leave his house, and several pets to care for, he knows that it’s an uphill climb, Amy Calder writes.
Skowhegan woman at a loss in dealing with mold problem
Janet Martin has run into a bureaucratic tangle as mold makes her a prisoner in her own home, Amy Calder writes.
As Memorial Day approaches, memories of war veterans come to mind
Amy Calder is reminded of the veterans whose lives had an impact on hers.
Waterville walk seeks to raise HIV/AIDS awareness
Organizers of the walk set for Saturday say there is still a stigma surrounding the illness and they’d like to see more people get involved with awareness.
Out of family’s tragedy comes a positive haven for families of suicide
The Mosher siblings run a weeklong camp for children who have a loved one who, like their father, committed suicide.
May evenings bring back sweet memories
May baskets filled with candy from Bushey’s were a rite of passage into summer for Skowhegan kids in the 1960s, Amy Calder writes.
Every year, Cindy’s birthday brings happy memories and sadness
A childhood friend who died too soon has not been forgotten, Amy Calder writes.
Listening to the classics, for pleasure’s sake
Waterville’s Fred Stubbert will give a series on orchestral music at Waterville Public Library, Amy Calder writes.