Amy Jean Hudson of Waterville, described as ‘highly intoxicated,’ was arrested seven minutes later and taken to jail.
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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By 91 votes, Waterville Mayor Nick Isgro keeps his seat in recall election
Election results announced late Tuesday night show Isgro survived the recall effort despite his divisive social media posts and conflicts with the City Council.
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Skowhegan High School awards diplomas to 145
Valedictorian Carey B. Lee imparts seven pieces of advice to her fellow graduates.
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Watch video: Moose-calling in Skowhegan seeks to set Guinness World Record
A crowd Saturday packed the three-day moose festival, which included live music, food, children’s activities and a moose lottery drawing.
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Foreclosure prevention bill’s future uncertain
Gov. LePage says he’ll find a sponsor for his bill next year, but has authority to call lawmakers back this year if he chooses to.
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LePage reveals he was hit by a car while cycling in November, credits helmet with saving his life
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.
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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.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Maine, News
New Waterville restaurant to specialize in Thai chicken, doughnuts
Money Cat Fried Chicken and Donuts owners say their concept fits perfectly with downtown revitalization.
Posted inMaine, Politics
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.