“In fourteen hundred and ninety-two, Columbus sailed the ocean blue.” That rhyme helps people remember that the year, 1492, was when Christopher Columbus sailed from Spain to America. Some people believe we should have a holiday called Columbus Day, and some people think we should not honor Columbus, but the native people who were already […]
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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Word of the Week
NavalNAY-vuhlA word that describes things connected to a navy, such as warships or sailors.Andy’s sister is a naval officer and serves on a battleship.(Naval should not be confused with the word, navel, which is your bellybutton or a type of orange.)
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The Power of Resilience
“Hard things happen – but these things do not define us.” This is one of the messages crafted by 15 Oxford Hills community members in an effort to raise awareness of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and the importance of building resilience – the ability to bounce back from life’s challenges. These 15 individuals include local […]
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Jail Log
Oxford County Jail Log for week ending September 26, 2022. PARIS — The following arrests were logged at the Oxford Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. Nathan C. Merrill, 36, Norway, two counts failure to appear after bailed, 5:34 p.m., September 21, Oxford, Oxford Police William T. Currier, 32, Sabattus, failure to appear after bailed, 10:18 a.m., […]
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Food pantry begging for space on Bisbee property
“We’re working to help people every way we can but we need a space, and there just aren’t spaces around,” said Dave Bean, executive director and board president of The Bethel Area District Exchange and Food Pantry.
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Word of the Week
Atonement(Rhymes with a STONE mint)Making up for a wrong or injury. Something you do to show you are sorry for a bad thing you did.Daniel made atonement for stealing five dollars by paying it back and saying he was sorry.
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How do you say that in …
English: atonementFrench: expiationSpanish: expiaciónGerman: SühneItalian: espiazioneArabic: altakfir التكفيرChinese: Shúzuì 赎罪
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Soccer Mania comes to Bethel
BETHEL — Soccer Mania! Bethel Area Rec soccer program reaches record numbers. Nearly 120 youth soccer players from Pre K through 6th grade are swarming the fields this fall. Once again Bethel Rec is grateful for the use of the Dunham Field Complex in Greenwood and the Telstar Middle/High School fields. Coach Meilissa […]
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To Your Health offers healthy eating program
BETHEL — Cathi DiCocco, popular professional chef, will present a program, “Healthy Eating: Tune Up for Winter,” on two separate dates, Tuesday, October 18 and Tuesday, October 25, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. in her home at 125 Main Street, Bethel. The same program will be presented on each date. Since space is limited […]