Mardi Gras, the Super Bowl and a snowstorm made for a great getaway, Amy Calder writes.
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Readers’ opinions count, even when reporters can’t air theirs
Even a columnist has to take a back seat sometimes, but that doesn’t mean she isn’t listening, Amy Calder writes.
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Rural Mainers know it’s about so much more than the miles
As much as we travel, it’s what we feel and see that counts the most, Amy Calder writes.
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Making chicken soup a reminder and an unexpected gift
Baking conjures memories of a frugal, no-nonsense grandmother who instilled culinary magic, Amy Calder writes.
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Women’s Initiative is on the move in Waterville
The organization started by Martha Dempski, slated to move to a new Waterville location in March, is a lesser-known but important organization creating a safe and warm setting for women, Amy Calder writes.
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Sugary goodies and journalism go hand in hand
Holidays, birthdays and deadline pressure combine to make the newsroom a hotbed of treat gobbling, Amy Calder writes.
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In times of loss, friends become even more important
On the anniversary of her mother’s passing, Amy Calder writes, it’s important to have good friends around.
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Homeless in Waterville: ‘It isn’t living. It’s going day to day’
Vaughn Orchard has come across good people and bad people and dreams of owning his own home one day, Amy Calder writes.
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With ice scrapers, go with the basics
The old reliables work best when a northern exposure makes the winter battle grim, Amy Calder writes.
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‘Little White’ tree brings Christmas magic
While admiring the selections at the Sukeforth Family Festival of Trees, columnist Amy Calder encounters a 4-foot-tall, white, sparkling tree that stands out like a gem.