Russell Libby is known for leading MOFGA to become the nation’s largest state-level organic association.
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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Former MOFGA leader dies; ran group more than 17 years
Russell Libby, who for more than 17 years was executive director of the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association, died Sunday. He was 56.
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Film festival organizers to purchase Waterville cinema
Organizers of the Maine International Film Festival plan to buy Railroad Square Cinema to help guarantee the cinema’s long-term health.
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Waterville pedestrian struck by car in critical condition
Police believe Jeremy Kraft, 51, stepped off the curb into the path a vehicle operated by Matthew Crate, 34.
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Construction at Colby College to add space for art and science
Three new buildings and renovations free up other areas for academics and student residences.
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Weatherization program results in hot savings
A sustainability conference will be held Saturday in Fairfield.
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Winslow residents mourn teens killed in head-on crash with taxi
At a football game Saturday, a moment of silence is held for Alexandra Ferland and Scott Loisel.
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Police release victims’ names in fatal Winslow crash
WINSLOW — This town on Saturday was mourning the loss of two Winslow High School students killed late Friday when the vehicle they were in collided head-on with a taxi cab on South Reynolds Road, according to police.
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Two Winslow High students killed in crash
Police expect to release more information today about the head-on collision on South Reynolds Road late Friday.
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Waterville police dispatcher helps deliver baby
Following dispatcher Sarah Bailey’s instructions over the phone, a man assisting the mother successfully ties the umbilical cord off with his shoe lace.