WATERFORD — The 23rd Annual Waterford Fall Foliage Road Race, 5K Fitness Walk and One Mile Fun Run will take place on Sunday, Oct. 9, on the Waterford Common. The one-mile fun run for ages 12 and under will start at 11:30 a.m. and is free for all kids. The 5K will start at noon. […]
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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OHMS announces honor roll
OXFORD HILLS — The Oxford Hills Middle School has announced its second semester honor roll as follows: 7th Grade High Honors: Ervin Brown, Delia Cloutier, Ava Gonsalves, Lydia Goyette, Liam Gregoire, Chloe Grover, Neveah Hussey, Keeley L’Heureux, Oleana Laganas, Grady Miller, Naomi Nichols, Rowan O’Hanlon, Carter Pike, Asher Roy, Emily Touchette, Kerrigan Watson, Ayla Wigton, […]
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LAON hiring courtesy boat inspectors
NORWAY — Ice is out and Norway’s lakes are slowly getting active. As more boats are launched, the potential threats to our lakes increase. Invasive “aquatic hitchhikers” can multiply rapidly and cause serious harm. Boaters can be “from away,” or more likely, local. Anyone who visits another lake presents a threat. The Lakes Association of […]
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Triathlon registration opens
NORWAY — The 15th Annual Norway Triathlon returns to Lake Penneseewassee on Saturday, July 9, at Pennesseewassee Park. After being held at a limited size the past two years, 2022’s triathlon is set to run at its maximum race capacity of approximately 120 individuals and teams. Sanctioned by USATriathlon, it is a perfect sprint tri […]
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Education: Vacationland history
Steam created Vacationland. Nineteenth century railroads networked to reach everywhere. Interstate and international lines brought tourists; local lines, eventually including those intended to carry timber or slate, took them to previously isolated regions. Steamships and ferries plied coastal waters and lakes. Hotels, with steam heat and steam laundries, housed and fed and entertained the tourists. […]
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Class for small business owners to promote websites in May
New Ventures Maine will offer an online, tuition-free website development class titled “Grow Your Business Online – Promote My Site,” on Tuesday, May 24 from noon to 1:30 p.m. The class will cover three main topics: • Getting found through SEO: Familiarize and utilize search engine optimization • Grow with email marketing: Use email marketing to […]
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Briefs
Supper, then dance LOCKE MILLS — A supper-dance will beheld Tuesday, May 10, at Legion Post #68. Supper is from 5 to 6 p.m. Adults $12, children under 12, $5. Dance from 6 to 9 p.m., $5. Ham, mashed potatoes, carrots, peas and desserts. Sponsored by the Legion Auxiliary. Presentation on PFAS BETHEL — On […]
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Honors
Phi Kappa Phi BATON ROUGE — The following people recently were initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. Duchess Killam of Bethel, University of Southern Maine. Kristina Wilson of West Paris, University of Southern Maine. They are approximately 25,000 students, […]
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Shakin’ things up at OHCHS
OXFORD HILLS — “All Shook Up,” a musical comedy inspired by and featuring the songs of Elvis Presley, will come to the stage at the Mark S. Eastman Auditorium at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School in Paris from May 6-8. Produced by Oxford Hills graduates Kyle Jordan and Jennifer St. Pierre, along with Dennis Boyd, […]
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This n That
Roadside clean-up OTISFIELD — There will be an Otisfield Conservation Committee sponsored roadside clean-up, Saturday, May 7, from 9 a.m. to noon. Rain date is May 14. Meet at the Community Hall at 8:45 a.m. Trash bags, water and plastic gloves will be provided by the town. Lunch for volunteers will be provided by the […]