The governor had kept the Florida accident quiet until it came up at trade conference Friday, saying he needs shoulder surgery that might conflict with his desire to lead a trade mission to Taipei.
Amy Calder
Staff Writer
Amy Calder covers Waterville, including city government, for the Morning Sentinel and writes a column, “Reporting Aside,” which appears Sundays in both the Sentinel and Kennebec Journal. She has worked at the newspaper since 1988, including a stint as bureau chief for the Somerset County Bureau in Skowhegan, and has covered a variety of beats. A Skowhegan native, she holds a bachelors in English from University of Hartford and completed post-graduate work at the School of Education at University of Massachusetts at Amherst. She has received numerous of awards from the Maine Press Association and New England Associated Press News Executives Association and is author of the book, "Comfort is an Old Barn," a collection of curated columns published by Islandport Press. Calder lives in Waterville with her husband, Philip Norvish, a retired Sentinel reporter and editor.
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Video: Waterville mayor avoids questions over claim of 13% tax increase
Nick Isgro holds a press conference to say headlines about a mayoral recall campaign distract from the work of the city but refuses to discuss his contention that city councilors are secretly crafting a budget proposal that would raise property taxes.
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New Waterville restaurant to specialize in Thai chicken, doughnuts
Money Cat Fried Chicken and Donuts owners say their concept fits perfectly with downtown revitalization.
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Waterville council votes to place mayoral recall question on June 12 ballot
Mayor Nick Isgro was absent from Tuesday’s meeting, at which City Solicitor Bill Lee told councilors their role was not whether to put the recall to a vote, but when, as the city charter requires that the election occur.
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Waterville’s ‘Ticonic’ sculpture moved from downtown parking lot to riverside park
The 25-ton structure was moved to Head of Falls from The Concourse to become part of the $1.5 million RiverWalk project underway at the city’s downtown park area along the Kennebec River.
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Waterville council places recall request of recently appointed councilor on June ballot
John O’Donnell, D-Ward 5, faces a recall after being appointed to the seat last month to fill a vacancy.
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Waterville schools superintendent makes case for social workers, psychiatric staff
More students are facing problems such as homelessness and abuse, Eric Haley tells city officials and residents.
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Top of ‘Ticonic’ sculpture in downtown Waterville removed
The base and post of the artwork are scheduled to be moved May 3 to Head of Falls and the sculpture is expected to be reassembled at the site, where a $1.5 million RiverWalk will be built.
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Waterville residents show concern for Earth with debris pickup, fasting
Participants say they worry about people who turn a deaf ear to climate change warnings, and share how they try to alter attitudes.
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Vassalboro couple loses mobile home to fire of unknown cause
Ron and Sandra Goguen’s 5-week-old kitten is believed to have perished in the blaze at China Lake Park, off U.S. Route 2, as the couple was out delivering Meals on Wheels.