How do you say that:English: proclamationFrench: proclamationSpanish: proclamaciónGerman: ProklamationItalian: proclamazioneArabic: ‘iielan إعلانChinese: Gōnggào 公告Swahili tangazo
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
Proclamation (prok-la-MAY-shun)An official public announcement.The mayor’s proclamation said that 200 flowers would be planted in the city’s park in honor of Juneteenth.
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Healthy Cooking
Spring Vegetables and Chickpea Soup To take the chill off a cool Spring Maine evening, this soup is simply delicious! Serves 6 Ingredients: · 2 cans Garbanzo/ chickpeas rinsed and drained · 2 tablespoons olive oil · 1 medium onion, diced · 2 cups chopped fennel bulb or celery · 5 garlic cloves – minced […]
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Norway Family Fishing Festival 2022
Eight-year-old Samuel Cornish of Norway proudly holds the two brook trout he caught during the annual Norway Family Fishing Festival June 4. He gets them measured – 10 and 11.5 inches – and weighed – 13 ounces by volunteers from the Norway Paris Fish & Game Association. He declined an offer to […]
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A fond farewell to a ‘great chief’
OXFORD — At noon on Thursday, June 2, Oxford Police Chief Mike Ward said his last goodbyes to his department and headed off to “fly fish, golf and relax.” Well, for the moment. After 35 years in public service, the 58-year-old Ward has a new plan. In fact, he is fulfilling his high school vision […]
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How do they say that in …
English: amberFrench: ambreSpanish: ámbarGerman: Bernstein (German capitalizes nouns)Italian: ambraArabic: aleanbar العنبرChinese: Hǔpò sè 琥珀色
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Word of the Week
Amber (AM-ber)Fossilized tree sap that today is prized for its beauty and often used in jewelry.The jewelry counter had a display of amber rings and necklaces.
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Current Events/Benjamin Franklin and his kite
On June 10th, 1752, Benjamin Franklin did a very dangerous thing. He flew a kite on a stormy day, trying to find out if lightening was electricity.Today, we would say, “Mr. Franklin, of course lightning is electricity. Everyone knows that.”But in 1752, no one knew that. Electricity was something many people were interested in, but […]
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Finding Waldo in Farmington
FARMINGTON — Where’s Waldo? In Farmington, of course! The iconic children’s book character in the red-and-white-striped shirt and black-rimmed specs is visiting 20 local businesses throughout our community this July, to create summertime fun supporting the Shop Local Movement. Celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2022, Find Waldo Local is a great summer vacation activity and […]