Amy Calder

Morning Sentinel

Amy Calder covers Waterville, including city government, for the Morning Sentinel and writes a column, “Reporting Aside,” which appears Saturdays 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 (who is proud to say she was born in Waterville), she holds a bachelors in English from University of Hartford and completed post-graduate work in the School of Education at University of Massachusetts at Amherst. She holds more than two dozen awards from the Maine Press Association and New England Associated Press News Executives Association. Calder lives in Waterville with her husband, Philip Norvish, a retired Sentinel reporter and editor.

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Published
May 30, 2013

Philanthropist Eskelund remembered for his generosity, dedication to children

Philanthropist Kenneth Eskelund died Wednesday at a Portland hospital after falling ill at a Alfond Youth Center dinner.
Published
May 29, 2013

Pingree visits Waterville, renews commitment to military sex abuse legislation

During a recent visit to Waterville, Rep. Chellie Pingree stood firm in her mission to pass legislation protecting victims of sexual abuse in the military.
Published
May 28, 2013

As landmark Waterville steeple prepares to come down, community reflects

The gold cross and ball at the top of the steeple of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Waterville was removed and lowered to the ground Tuesday, 139 years after it was erected.
Published
May 26, 2013

Central Mainers take alternative transportation in stride

Gina Colombatto, Matthew Archibald and Bill Basford prefer to walk or bicycle around the greater Waterville area, joining a growing trend nationwide to drive less.
Published
May 26, 2013

In Waterville, one soldier’s call to honor his fallen brothers

Burns Hillman, 89, is an old hand at honoring America’s service members.
Published
May 22, 2013

Waterville, Winslow schools’ rankings by national magazine better than state’s grades

Waterville and Winslow high schools, average according to the state’s new grading system, are ranked among the top 12 in the state by a national magazine.
Published
May 21, 2013

Waterville approves $20.3M schools budget; delays recycling operator change

Waterville city councilors voted 5-1 on Tuesday to approve a proposed $20.3 million school budget for 2013-14, sending the budget to voters for final approval June 11.
Published
May 20, 2013

Waterville school board stamps $20.3M budget, but fears the unknown

The Waterville Board of Education on Monday night voted 6-0 to approve a proposed $20.3 million school budget for 2013-14.
Published
May 20, 2013

Waterville car-chase suspect faces tough Maine justice once returned from Conn.

Ernest Almeida, 31, of Waterville, was in jail in New Haven, Conn., on Monday, and authorities said they hope to bring him back to Maine where he faces up to five years in prison on one of the charges.
Published
May 20, 2013

Waterville council to consider new recycling operator

Waterville city councilors on Tuesday will consider a deal with private recycling firm, Shredding on Site, to establish a drop-off program for residents at 46 Armory Road that would be similar to the one Skills Recycling operates now.