HARRISON — Violinist Jennifer Elowitch is founder and artistic director emerita of the Portland Chamber Music Festival. Over the 25 years of her tenure, PCMF evolved into a cornerstone of Portland’s vibrant arts community. “I can’t wait to join SLLMF musicians for their 50th anniversary. I’ve played with many festival artists, but never with Music […]
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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Rep. John Andrews pledges support for Responsible Pet Care’s new project
PARIS — Rep. John Andrews has pledged $1,000 to support a new expansion project for Responsible Pet Care. Responsible Pet Care is currently raising funds for a new 846-square-foot single story building that will be handicap accessible. The new building would be used to host hours for a traveling veterinarian to work with the animals […]
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This n That
Weary Club NORWAY — The Weary Club, 385 Main St., is having a Weary Club Member Coffee on Saturday, May 21, from 8 to 10 a.m. For more information, contact Mindy Butler at 713 256-6140. WP alumni WEST PARIS — The West Paris Alumni Association will hold its annual banquet, June 4, at the Ring […]
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Rebels hold on to end
BETHEL — Telstar Rebels stayed in it until the end, but Lisbon pulled away late in an 11-8 victory last Thursday. The game was tied at six with Lisbon batting in the bottom of the sixth when Telstar Rebels collected 10 hits and Lisbon had six in the high-scoring affair. Lisbon took an early lead […]
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Seeing double at Matolcsy
“Double Vision” is a show of two artists, Judy Schneider and Judson Pealer, for the month of June at the Matolcsy Art Center, 480 Main St.
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Movie Review: The Bad Guys
The animated comedy “The Bad Guys” follows a group of supposedly unlikeable animals as they do bad, do bad while they pretend to want to do good, then grapple with the decision whether to actually do good. Spoiler alert for this family movie: they do not unanimously decide to remain bad. The leader is the […]
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Norway Town Hall
COVID-19 and Town Services update: The lobby is open for walk in traffic. Vaccinated people do not need to wear a mask, unvaccinated people are asked to mask up. Thank you for your safety consideration of all our citizens. The town is gathering input on the future of Norway and we would like to know […]
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Donor will match funds for restoration project at West Paris church
WEST PARIS — Judith Clements Packer has offered to match individual donations, up to $8,000, to help raise funds for the First Universalist Church of West Paris stained-glass restoration project. The donation match time period is May 5 to Sept. 1. Clements Packer is a sister of the late Nicholas Clements of Bryant Pond and […]
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Do You Have Room in Your Heart?
Do you remember Martha Stewart’s tagline, “It’s a good thing”? Well, our own Martha and Stewie are bringing it back. Adopting from a shelter? It’s a good thing. Adopting a bonded pair? It’s a good thing. Martha and Stewie are a brother and sister who love each other so much they need to stay together. […]
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Annual bird walk scheduled at Roberts Farm Saturday
Participants for Saturday’s walk will gather at the warming hut at Roberts Farm, 64 Roberts Road, at 7:30 a.m. Bring binoculars, bird guides, and your curiosity. There is often a blend of expert birders and beginners; all are welcome.