Thomas College student Gracie Weymouth of Canaan plans to work in cybersecurity when she graduates from the Waterville college later this year, Amy Calder writes.
Amy Calder
Retired Embden carpenter has a gift for the right someone
Reporting Aside: Bruce Smith can no longer use the carpentry tools he used to earn a living for many years, and wants to give them away, Amy Calder writes.
When Waterville’s former Bob-In goes, so goes an era
The old landmark awaits the same wrecking ball that took down buildings on either side of it to make way for the construction of modern, multi-story apartment buildings, Amy Calder writes.
Waterville restaurant is the site of an anniversary to remember
Jared and Mary O’Roak had their first formal date 25 years ago Tuesday at Silver Street Tavern in downtown Waterville, and he surprised her with an anniversary lunch to remember.
Want a garden? Plant a seed, reap the harvest
Reporting Aside: There are great resources available in Maine for those thinking about starting a garden, Amy Calder writes.
Skowhegan mom, daughter fear deportation
Reporting Aside: The duo fled Venezuela and entered the U.S. legally, now they fear being deported as they wait for a court hearing, Amy Calder writes.
Those ‘goody, goody gumdrops’ aren’t easy to find in Maine
Reporting Aside: Feb. 15 is National Gumdrop Day. But where are the celebrated candies?, Amy Calder writes.
At 89, Winslow caterer is hanging up her apron
Reporting Aside: Jean Theriault is retiring after 50 years of catering everything from weddings and funerals to gun shows and birthday parties, Amy Calder writes.
At 18, Winslow man loves his first full-time job
Reporting Aside: Nick Cyr landed his first full-time job about two months ago at the Goodwill store in downtown Waterville, Amy Calder writes.
Taking pause in a spinning world
Reporting Aside: Dropping everything digital may be a way to find respite in a world spinning out of control, Amy Calder writes.