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.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat

School staff needed at area schools

by Rose Lincoln

REGION — Hiring teachers and other school staff at area schools has increased in difficulty over the past several years and, according to UMaine at Farmington educators, it will continue to be difficult in the coming years. University of Maine at Farmington is one of only three nationally accredited teaching programs in Maine. Since 2006, […]

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Posted inKids' Edition

Current Events/Purple Heart Day

by John Governale

This Sunday, August 7, is Purple Heart Day, a time to honor all the brave men and women who have been wounded or killed while serving in the U.S. military. The name, Purple Heart Day, comes from a medal, the Purple Heart, that is given to those wounded or killed as a result of enemy […]

Posted inKids' Edition

Current Events/Raksha Bandhan

by John Governale

Raksha Bandhan (ROCK-sha BOND-an) is a special Hindu festival that is celebrated in India and some nearby countries. It is about the special bond between a brother and  sister.Why would we here in United States care about a Hindu festival that we may never have heard of?One reason is that most people in the United […]

Posted inThe Bethel Citizen

Monarch Festival almost here

BETHEL — The Mahoosuc Land Trust’s annual Monarch Festival will be held on Sunday, August 14 (rain date of Sunday, August 21) from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The free event will be held at Valentine Farm, 162 North Road. Activities include tagging a monarch on its way to Mexico and constructing a home for […]

Posted inThe Bethel Citizen

AFCI

by Nancy Davis

AFCI A new Tai Chi class, taught by Karen Reilly, will begin in September.  Class size is limited, and the class may fill quickly; early registration is advised ([email protected], 617-549-1890).  AFCI is a sponsor, and registration is free; AFCI rides available.  FMI: contact AFCI, and an information sheet will be emailed to you. COMMUNITY Friday, […]

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