Firefighting units have responded to the emergency at Northeast Agricultural Sales, a farm equipment dealer on Route 100.
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.
Homeless man arrested for building wooden hut on railroad property
Vaughan Orchard has lived in a tent by the Kennebec River for 2 winters and was arrested when police learned he was building a wooden hut at his campsite.
A second antique store joins the growing downtown Waterville arts scene
Lunanightday Antiques & Art opens downtown amid revitalization efforts.
Ayla Reynolds, toddler missing since 2011, declared dead by judge
The legal determination clears the way for the mother of the child to sue the baby’s father, Justin DiPietro.
Ayla Reynolds’ mother awaits judge’s decision on whether to declare toddler dead
If probate judge in Cumberland County declares Ayla dead, Trista Reynolds would be able to file a wrongful death lawsuit against Justin DiPietro, Ayla’s father.
Tasting introduces Maine foodies to latest flavors from local chefs, growers
Sunday’s Food Hub event showcased produce from local restaurants and plant breeders across the state.
Speaker at Common Ground Country Fair urges compassion amid family tragedy
Sherri Mitchell, an indigenous-rights attorney, lost a relative to suicide hours before she spoke at the Unity fair Saturday.
Mother of Ayla Reynolds to ask judge for formal death finding
Formally declaring the child dead would allow Trista Reynolds to file a wrongful death lawsuit later against the girl’s father, Justin DiPietro.
Jay man killed when his truck rear-ends flatbed carrying granite on I-95
The collision trapped Joseph Lawler, 56, in his truck and he died at the scene despite efforts by a group of passing nurses to save him, police said.
MCI’s capital campaign goal to strengthen programs, boost endowment
The Pittsfield school now has all visual and performing arts education under one roof.