June 6 is National Yo-yo Day. It’s called that because it’s the birthday of a man named Donald F. Duncan Sr. (Sr. stands for Senior.) More about him in a bit.In the early 1960s, yo-yos were one of the hottest-selling toys in America. How many were sold? In 1962 in the United States, there were […]
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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Waterford man dies in Norway crash
NORWAY — Thomas Kane, 63, of Waterford was killed Saturday when his Toyota Forerunner crashed going down an embankment by White’s Marina. Witnesses said Kane was driving below the speed limit when he suddenly accelerated straight through the trees and down the embankment, according to police reports. He was the sole occupant. Norway Police Chief […]
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Bethel Memorial Day Observance
To the Editor Mundt-Allen Post 81 of the American Legion will hold a Memorial Day observance at the Bethel Area Veterans Memorial on Main Street this Monday, May 29 at 11 am. It will be a simple event and everyone is welcome. Scott Cole Commander Mundt-Allen Post 81 American Legion
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Kids History
This photograph looks like a lot of fun. The little boy on the sled is George Newcomb and he trained that sheep to pull his sled. In better weather, the sheep could also pull a little wagon. The photo was taken about 1925 in front of Newcomb’s grocery store, owned by George’s father Leon. It […]
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How do you say that in …
English: trademarkFrench: marque déposéeSpanish: marca comercialGerman: WarenzeichenItalian: marchioArabic: ealamat tijaria علامة تجاريةChinese: Shāngbiāo 商标
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Word of the Week
TrademarkA word, phrase, or design that identifies a product or service and is registered so other’s can’t use it.Bob wanted to call his new fizzy drink Coke, but the Coca-Cola Company owns the trademark for that word.(A trademark is different than a patent, which is for technical inventions, or a copyright, which is for artistic […]
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Births
Brian Matthew Sciortino WEST PARIS — Jason and Grace Sciortino of West Paris are pleased to announce the arrival of a son, Brian Matthew Sciortino, born at 3:10 a.m. on May 2, 2023 at Stephens Memorial Hospital, and weighing 7 pounds 3 ounces. Maternal grandparents are Douglas and Bertha Grover of Greenwood. Paternal grandparents are […]
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How do you say that in …
English: porcelainFrench: porcelaineSpanish: porcelanaGerman: PorzellanItalian: porcellanaArabic: alkhazaf الخزفChinese: Cí 瓷
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Word of the Week
Porcelain(POUR-suh-lin – the last four letters are lain, but they don’t rhyme with pain, but rather with ten. The whole word sort of rhymes with FORCE a pen.)A ceramic material made by heating clay-type materials to high temperatures. It is often used for fancy, expensive plates, cups, and bowls.
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Current Events: Sister Maria Innocentia Hummel
One of the most popular artists in the world had two different names in her life. When she was born and growing up, her name was Berta Hummel (HUM-el). But when she was an adult, she became a Catholic nun and changed her name to Maria Innocentia. Maria is a form of the name, Mary, […]