Respect (noun) thoughtfulness or consideration; high regard We treat each other with respect because we want to be treated the same way.
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.
Current Events/ Memorial Day
Memorial Day is a national holiday in the United States. The holiday honors troops who have died in past wars like World War I, World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War and all those who have died in the Middle East. The national holiday got started on May 30, 1868. Union general John […]
Word of week
Venerate (verb) To feel or show deep respect for (someone or something that is considered great or holy). We venerate our veterans on Armed Forces Day, Memorial Day, Veteran’s Day and Patriot’s Day.
Current Events/ Armed Forces Day
Several nations of the world hold an annual Armed Forces Day to recognize, venerate, and honor their military forces. It is similar to the Veterans Day of the United States or the Remembrance Day in many other nations. In the United States, Armed Forces Day is celebrated on the third Saturday in May. This day […]
How do they say that in …
English – venerate French – vénérer Spanish – venerar German – verehren Italian – venerare Chinese – Zūnguì de 尊贵的
How do they say that in
English Honor French Honneur Spanish Honor Italian Onore German Ehre Chinese Róngyù 荣誉
Word of the week
Honor To respect. To recognize and show admiration for publicly. We honor mothers and veterans with special days.
Current Events/ Special Days
The year is filled with special days to celebrate many different things. Ever wonder why? Let’s look at some special days in May. Mother’s Day It’s easy to understand Mother’s Day. Mothers are special people who should be celebrated every day! Mother’s Day is a holiday that celebrates mothers and motherhood. It started in the […]
SAD 44 sets dates for budget referendum, hearing, election
BETHEL — The SAD 44 School Board Monday set June 8 for a district referendum vote on the FY’22 budget and the at-large School Board election. It also set May 26 at 6:30 p.m.as the date for a remote public hearing on the budget. The proposed FY’ 22 school budget of $12,393,532, if approved, would increase […]
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English – Journalism French – Journalisme Spanish – Periodismo Italian – Giornalismo German – Journalismus Chinese – Xīnwén xué 新闻学