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PublishedNovember 24, 2023
Reporting Aside: Bear in mind, Waterville homeless have a Christmas wish list too
A woman who lives adjacent to the Kennebec River in Waterville says sturdier tents, propane heaters, mini generators, bottled water and batteries are among the top needs of her homeless neighbors as winter takes hold, Amy Calder writes.
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PublishedNovember 17, 2023
Reporting Aside: After years of self-destructive behavior, Waterville woman forges new path
Ashley Noel suffered from addiction, loss and post-traumatic stress but ultimately found hope and healing, Amy Calder writes.
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PublishedNovember 10, 2023
Reporting Aside: Many became equine experts following column on horse in Waterville
An innocuous recent column on lessons to be learned from the Amish way of life, which ran along with a photo of a horse munching on hay at Home Depot, generated a flurry of opinions from readers on the condition of the horse, Amy Calder writes.
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PublishedNovember 3, 2023
Reporting Aside: Waterville business owner takes a sweet approach to her work
Danielle Doyon, who teaches baking classes to both children and adults, learned to love sweets while growing up in Fairfield near Hillman's Bakery where she would stop to buy a Bismarck and coconut macaroon.
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PublishedOctober 27, 2023
Reporting Aside: Waterville buggy was a reminder to take foot off the gas, find a slower pace
An Amish man directed his horse and buggy through Waterville traffic this week while on the way to Home Depot, and his journey was a lesson on the importance of slowing down, Amy Calder writes.
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PublishedOctober 20, 2023
Reporting Aside: As many have witnessed, homelessness has become a crisis in Waterville
The Waterville community has been generous and empathetic when it comes to helping a growing number of homeless people living in encampments, but it is becoming increasingly apparent that the city can't do it alone and should seek state or federal intervention, Amy Calder writes.
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PublishedOctober 13, 2023
Reporting Aside: Grab the last few offerings from your garden because winter is marching in
We might do well to slow down, prep the garden for the cold ahead and take a long breath before the holidays are at our doorsteps, Amy Calder writes.
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PublishedSeptember 29, 2023
Reporting Aside: Waterville seniors seek youthful competition in chess matches
The Waterville Chess Club and Spectrum Generations invite people of all ages to play chess at Spectrum's Muskie Community Center in Waterville and at other venues as well, Amy Calder writes.
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PublishedSeptember 22, 2023
Reporting Aside: Homeless veteran, described as invaluable volunteer, suffers setback after Waterville tumble
Ryan Sirois, 39, was leaving the Waterville Area Soup Kitchen, where he's seen as vital to its operations, when he sustained serious injuries after falling from his bicycle, Amy Calder writes.
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PublishedSeptember 15, 2023
Reporting Aside: Winslow farm pushes for people to face life’s cruelties together
Robin Bartholf operates Ephphatha Community Farm where the horses and other animals can have a therapeutic effect on people with physical, developmental or emotional challenges, Amy Calder writes.
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