To the Editor: On Saturday, September 30th, the atmosphere was charged with anticipation as Bethel’s Harvestfest kicked off. The day started with a wonderful Jeep Jamboree parade. On the common, the air was filled with sounds from laughing and smiling children painting pumpkins at Hancock Lumber’s tent. The music was terrific, with Brad Hooper in […]
A.M. Sheehan
Staff Writer
A.M. Sheehan has been in the news business for 40 years, including time as an editor at the Chatham Courier in N.Y., Kitchenware News, Beachcomber and Dover Community News in N.H., and the Summerville Journal Scene, Georgetown Times, Waccamaw Times and Inlet Outlet in S.C. In Maine she has been an editor for the
Advertiser Democrat, Bethel Citizen, Franklin Journal and Livermore Falls Advertiser, and is currently managing editor for the Sun Journal's group of western Maine weeklies. She is a former journalist of the year in Maine, a Pulitzer finalist and winner of the Michael Kelley Award, the Polk Award and the Casey Medal Award. A.M. enjoys reading, theater, cooking and gardening.
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NSB promotes Farrell
NORWAY — Frank Farrell of Minot, has been promoted to Vice President, Information Systems Manager, at Norway Savings Bank. Frank joined the Bank in 2013 as a Software Support Specialist in the IT department. His extensive background, education, and IT experience, allowed Frank to quickly acclimate to the IT team and related responsibilities. Since day […]
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NSB promotes Farrell
NORWAY — Frank Farrell of Minot, has been promoted to Vice President, Information Systems Manager, at Norway Savings Bank. Frank joined the Bank in 2013 as a Software Support Specialist in the IT department. His extensive background, education, and IT experience, allowed Frank to quickly acclimate to the IT team and related responsibilities. Since day […]
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Grief support group starting
PARIS — The First Congregational Church of South Paris will be hosting a Grief Support Group beginning Wednesday, Nov. 1, at 10 a.m. at 17 East Main Street in South Paris. The group is open to anyone in the Oxford Hills Community. The group will meet for six weeks (11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/29, 12/6, 12/13). […]
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MEOC offers free college planning
REGION — The Maine Educational Opportunity Center will be hosting free individualized sessions, Essentials of College Planning, for adults 19 & over who are looking for a new career or returning to higher education. The sessions are being held at the following dates and times: Virtual: Monday, October 30 at 10 a.m. Who we are: […]
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Advertiser Democrat reporter Nicole Carter wins awards
STATE — Advertiser Democrat staff writer Nicole Carter received two first place journalism awards Saturday, Oct. 14, during the annual Maine Press Association’s conference. Carter won for news story and spot news story for her articles about Narcan and school bus bullying. She also won second place for a business story about the Odd Fellows […]
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Rowe School needs Halloween help
NORWAY — The Guy E. Rowe School is hosting its second annual Trunk or Treat and is seeking folks and businesses to join as “Trunkers” this Halloween to put on a “spooky good time” for the children. The event is Friday, Oct. 27 with treaters welcomed from 3:45 – 5:30 p.m. in the Rowe bus […]
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Becoming proactive to prevent crime
Norway is becoming proactive instead of reactive, hoping to curb crime in the region.
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Fall Fly-in set at Bethel Airport
BETHEL — The Bethel Regional Airport (0B1) will hold a Fall Fly-in on Saturday, Oct. 7 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Raindate: Sunday, October 8). Breakfast and lunch will be available onsite and enjoy free shuttle service for pilots who fly-in and guests to the Sunday River Fall Festival, part of River Fest 2023. […]