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 […]
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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You can help with early detection of Ash Borer
GREENWOOD — Join Maine Forest Service Entomologist Colleen Teerling and District Forester Mike Richard on Saturday, May 7, from 9 –10:30 a.m. to find out how you can help with the early detection of emerald ash borer infestations in Western Maine. The program will be held at Noyes Mountain Preserve located at 172 Richardson Hollow […]
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Rebels softball sweeps Buckfield
BETHEL — The Telstar Varsity Rebels softball team ran their record to 2-3 after a home sweep of the Buckfield Bucks. In the first game, Telstar won 10-9 after falling behind early 7-0. Senior Captain Natasha Mason went the distance on the mound for the victors, and helped her own cause scoring three runs on […]
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Do You Have Room in Your Heart?
Handsome boy Blue is a super sweet fella who loves his toys, loves his walks, loves playing fetch and loves going for car rides. He also would love just chilling with you at home, and being the companion you’ve been wanting in your life. Blue was surrendered to Responsible Pet Care along with the rest […]
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AVH achieves highest patient satisfaction rank
BERLIN, N.H. — Androscoggin Valley Hospital announced that it has ranked in the top percentile of all hospitals (more than 2,450) nationwide, surveyed by Press Ganey, in numerous areas including, but not limited to responsiveness of hospital staff, cleanliness of hospital environment, and communication about medicine. The results, which reflect patient satisfaction performance within the […]
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Free concert to ‘bee’ held in Oxford
OXFORD — The Oxford Seventh Day Adventist Church will present a free Spring concert titled “Butterflies, Bees, and Reindeer Knees” at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, May 13. The concert will feature a community choir, instruments and vocals, narration and a youth skit. The church is located at 259 Fore St.
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Setting ‘The Table’ in May
NORWAY — The Table located at 160 Main St. continues to be busy, offering weekly free clothing give away, free breakfast (at the Norway Grange), recovery groups and activities with the “HOG’s” (Healthy Outdoor Group). Weekly Free Breakfast: The Table is excited for the return of in-person breakfasts with the option of pick up to-go […]
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Thurlow exhibit opens at Norway library
NORWAY — Visitors to Norway Memorial Library can enjoy a spring art display by Norway artist Suzanne Thurlow. “Heartfelt Art” features watercolor and acrylic originals and giclée prints. Thurlow grew up in Randolph, Maine. Her love of art and writing ignited during summer school and visits with her aunt Marjorie Sewell at Haystack Mountain School […]