NORWAY — The Town of Norway is starting its vision/comprehensive planning process to update its 10-year comprehensive plan and is seeking input from residents, visitors, business owners, etc. There is an online survey at www.NorwayPublicInput.com that the public is encouraged to complete, share with others and add to websites, Facebook and other social media sites. […]
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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Telstar varsity Rebels loses lead early in defeat
REGION — Telstar Varsity Rebels fell behind early and couldn’t come back in a 16-0 loss to Dirigo on Monday last week. Dirigo took the lead on a single in the first inning. The Telstar Varsity Rebels struggled to contain the high-powered offense of Dirigo, giving up 16 runs. Dirigo got things moving in the […]
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Campbell, Allen and Reed to be inducted into Country Music Hall of Fame
MECHANIC FALLS — Maine country musicians, Don Campbell, Peter Allen and Bobby Reed, will be inducted into the Maine Country Music Hall of Fame at the 45th Annual Induction Ceremony and Show at 1 p.m. on Sunday, May 15, at the Silver Spur, 272 Lewiston St. The ceremony and show will showcase Campbell, Allen and […]
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Used book sales slated in Norway
NORWAY — The Friends of Norway Memorial Library will be holding used book sales on the lawn of the Gingerbread House at 500 Main St. Book sales are from 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays, May 14, June 11, July 9, and Aug. 13. Rain may cause cancellation. Shoppers may park in the municipal lot on […]
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Fiber artist Catherine Worthington featured in Bridgton
BRIDGTON — Gallery 302 is excited to announce the first guest artist of the season, fiber artist, Catherine Worthington. Her show, “Textile Translations of Maine,” will run from May 4- June 10. The gallery is also very happy to be hosting an in-person reception featuring Worthington’s work from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, May […]
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What I’ve learned
My mother was a hard worker, a lover of literature, a believer in the power of jazz, and an introverted loner — a trait I inherited from her. My parents divorced when I was a young child. Mom left New York, and I stayed with my father and grandmother in the Bronx. One day my […]
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Age Friendly Community
AFCI Conversations As summer approaches, we’re looking forward to all that garden produce – fresh lettuce, juicy tomatoes, and so much more. Of course, not everyone has a garden but, in our community, that‘s not a barrier. Do you know about the opportunities for accessing fresh produce and other foods? Come join us for the […]
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Gingerbread House seeks ‘porch partners’
NORWAY — Norway’s Gingerbread House, at the western end of Main Street, is nearing the completion of its exterior rehabilitation. Plans are nearly completed for rebuilding the porch along the Main Street side of the building. A porch structure has been designed to closely reflect the original porch that traversed the building prior to its […]