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.
Battle for Bisbee: Need for comprehensive town plan becomes clear
BETHEL — The list of groups interested in space on the former Bisbee School property on Philbrook Street in Bethel is growing, and some have a renewed sense of urgency now that the Food Bank and District Exchange are pushing for a quick decision At last week’s select board meeting, Dave Bean and Rick Savage […]
Norway loses seven town pillars
NORWAY — When Dennis Lajoie was hired by Norway to become its town manager five-and-a-half years ago, in addition to the regular infrastructure, budget and administration challenges one future, major, issue lay down the road, waiting for the right time. The majority of the town’s department heads were approaching retirement age, each having worked for […]
How do you say that in …
English: navalFrench: navaleSpanish: navalGerman: MarineItalian: navaleArabic: albahria البحريةChinese: Hǎijūn 海军
Current Events: U.S. Navy’s Birthday
Happy 247th birthday to the United States Navy!Their theme for this year is “On Watch – 24/7 for 247 Years!”Back on October 13, 1775, like any newborn, the Navy was a tiny baby – just two ships. The Revolutionary War had barely started and it was not at all clear if there would even be […]
Authorities investigating fire that destroyed vacant Buckfield home
BUCKFIELD — The Office of the State Fire Marshal is investigating the cause of a fire that destroyed a home Monday evening on Turner Street. The 2½-story wood structure was fully involved when firefighters arrived on the scene at 60 Turner St. at approximately 11 p.m. Firefighters had to return to the scene at 5:30 […]
Wisconsin couple wins North American Wife Carrying Championship
NEWRY — Finishing with a time of 54.64 seconds, North American Wife Carrying Champions Caleb and Justine Roesler of Team Silly Sconnies from Waukesha, Wisconsin, were crowned the winners of the 23rd annual event held at Sunday River Resort. Team Silly Sconnies competed against 18 other couples to make it to the final round against […]
How do you say that in …
English: orchardFrench: vergerSpanish: huertaGerman: ObstgartenItalian: fruttetoArabic: bustan بستانChinese: Guǒyuán 果园
Word of the Week
Orchard(OR-churd)An area of land where fruit or nut trees are grown.Terry’s family visited a pick-your-own orchard and got three baskets of apples.
TMS loses to Mtn. Valley
BETHEL — Telstar Middle School field hockey had a tough 7-0 loss on Wednesday, September 28 to a strong Mountain Valley team. The Rebels battled hard with Olivia Hughes, Tobe Smith, Kimberly Muck, and Quinn Coolidge making many clears on defense. Kendal Duchart had 17 saves in goal. On September 30 TMS field hockey played […]