Literacy Volunteers helps adults who got left behind find a path to success, writes Amy Calder.
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Reporting Aside: Memorable high school teachers prompt advice to graduates
She doesn’t remember the speaker at her high school graduation, but she does remember some teachers who gave lasting advice, Amy Calder writes.
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Winslow man’s high school diploma at 53 a joyful end to long road
Father of six Florentino Santiago will get his hard-won diploma at the Mid-Maine Regional Adult Community Education graduation in Waterville Tuesday, Amy Calder writes.
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Meet Neil Woodard: He loves Skowhegan
Well known in town for pushing his three-wheeled bike, the 70-year-old has lots of stories to tell, Amy Calder writes.
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Strict summer-time boss had heart of gold
Washing dishes at a summer camp with a chef who ran a tight kitchen taught valuable lessons about self worth and the worth of a tough mentor, Amy Calder writes.
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Mother’s memories live on
From music to baking, this Mother’s Day columnist Amy Calder focuses on her memories of her mom.
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Weaning Maine off cars
Bill Basford of Fairfield says the state would be in better economic shape if people walked or bicycled more and drove less, Amy Calder writes.
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Cancer shawls bring warmth — inside and out
Waterville 91-year-old knits shawls for patients at the Harold Alfond Center for Cancer Care in Augusta, Amy Calder writes.
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Dogs: Lovable but impractical
Dogs are friendly, loyal, protective and adorable — but also a lifestyle choice, writes Amy Calder.
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Big hearts help little Troy Union Church
The community has banded together to help save the 175-year-old church which is closed because of structural problems, Amy Calder writes.