The 70-year-old, who served three years in the Army in Vietnam and has multiple sclerosis, still works about 70 hours a week at the lumber and supply store.
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Preventing child abuse and neglect is up to all of us
April is Child Abuse & Neglect Prevention Month and experts in the field say abuse and neglect is increasing, so it’s up to community members to do what we can to help kids without a voice, Amy Calder writes.
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Who could have imagined cellphones becoming so pivotal?
Forty-four years ago, the first call was made from a portable, hand-held cellphone, a pivotal moment that has helped and complicated our lives in many ways, Amy Calder writes.
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As winter ends, remember the magic
We tend to regard winter months as drudgery as we grow older, but the fun we remember from youth is a reminder that the season brings its own joys, Amy Calder writes.
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Facebook ‘hacking’ raises web safety questions
From social media to emails and banking, a computer crimes expert says threats to personal information and identity abound and will only get more complicated, Amy Calder writes.
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Big Oscar moment a reminder of the unexpected
Anything can happen onstage and it’s how we handle such situations that matters, Amy Calder writes.
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Big snowstorm recalls winters of the old days
During the snowstorms of 1968-69, central Maine kids got a whole week off from school because there was so much snow, Amy Calder writes.
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Waterville plow driver keeps the roads clear
During a recent winter storm, Dan Wilson talked about long hours, early mornings and keeping his route plowed, Amy Calder writes.
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Smokey the crow was Waterville’s top bird
The smart and mischievous crow made the front page of the newspaper when it died in 1952, Amy Calder writes.
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Brandy Alexander brings back fond memories
The drink’s warm, smooth taste on New Year’s Day was a reminder of sweet memories to savor during these long, cold, dark days of winter, Amy Calder writes.