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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.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
Energy choices for our future
To the Editor: My name is Eva. I go to King Middle School in Portland, Maine. This year, we have researched different energy sources. I believe Maine should focus on hydropower, solar, and oil energy to help us move into a better future. Maine should focus on hydropower energy to help us reach a better […]
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Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Energy choices for our future
To the Editor: My name is Eva. I go to King Middle School in Portland, Maine. This year, we have researched different energy sources. I believe Maine should focus on hydropower, solar, and oil energy to help us move into a better future. Maine should focus on hydropower energy to help us reach a better […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
Superintendent uplifting and correct
To the Editor: Oxford Hills school district Superintendent Heather Manchester gave a keynote speech during the quarterly positive behavior recognition assembly on Nov. 26 at the High School. Three quotes from that speech are: 1) “And you can write a gratitude or thank you note. Doing this once a week can significantly improve your mental […]
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Jingle all the way!
Students in Mrs. Kennett’s kindergarten class and Ms. Gould’s 5th grade class at Crescent Park School enjoy a “sleigh” ride with a wagon and horses from Deepwood Farm of Bethel. The school’s students enjoyed the sleigh rides on Dec. 16 and 17 thanks to the efforts of the Crescent Park PTA and sponsorship of […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Local & State, News, Oxford Hills
Homeland Security, Norway police execute search warrant
NORWAY — On the morning of Dec. 16 around 9:15 a.m., the Norway Police Department, with the assistance of the Western Maine Regional Warrant Team, Paris Police Department and Homeland Security Investigations, executed a search warrant at 67 Main Street in Norway – next to the Smoke Shop. Several subjects were detained for questioning and […]
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Planners thank Thurston for service
To the Editor: Always grateful for fellow community members who are willing to serve on public boards, we especially wanted to acknowledge the dedicated service of Cheri Thurston on the Bethel Town Planning Board. Cheri is concluding 12 years of service on the Planning Board, including her latest stint as the Board Chair. The role […]
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser
Jay Baptist Church
Dec. 8 service On December 8th, Pastor Chris Dalessio lit the second candle (PEACE) of the Advent wreath. As we prepare for the coming of Jesus, we remember that Jesus is our hope and peace. The prophet Isaiah said, “For unto us a Child is born. Unto us a Son is given. And the government […]
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser
No. Livermore Baptist Church
NO. LIVERMORE — The congregation was welcomed in Dec. 15, by Pastor Bonnie Higgins at 9:30 a.m. to begin the service. The Call to Worship, Invocation/Lord’s Prayer were recited. The hymns that were sung were “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing”, “It Came Upon the Midnight Clear” “How Great our Joy!”. The service ended with “Go […]
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Holiday services and events
Services BETHEL — West Parish Congregational Church, at 32 Church Street in Bethel, will host a family-friendly Christmas Eve service on Dec. 24 at 5 p.m. WEST PARIS — On December 22 at 4:30 p.m the First Universalist Church of West Paris will host a candlelight service, led by Pastor Linda Couture, who will share […]