WATERFORD — Waterford resident Henry Howard addressed the Waterford Board of Selectmen Monday, April 12, regarding a property tax issue. He stated that the town has been charging him for two building lots. He was told the selectboard is in charge of taxes (because it is also the Board of Assessors), and he has been […]
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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How they say that in …
English – Environment French – Environnement Spanish – Medio ambiente German – Umgebung Italian – Ambiente Chinese – Huánjìng 环境
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Word of the Week
Environment The surrounding conditions or forces (as soil, climate, and living things) that influence a plant’s or animal’s characteristics and ability to survive. Humans need to care for their environment.
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Current Events/Earth Day
Earth Day facts for kids Earth Day is April 22. It is a day to inspire more awareness and appreciation for the Earth’s natural environment. It takes place each year on April 22. It now takes place in more than 193 countries around the world. During Earth Day, the world encourages everyone to turn off […]
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How they say that in…
English April Fools! French Poisson d’avril! Italian Pesce d’aprile! Spanish ¡Día de los Inocentes! German Aprilscherz! Chinese Yúrén jié! 愚人节！
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Current events/ April Fools Day
April Fools’ Day is celebrated in many countries on April 1 every year. On this day, practical jokes (or April Fools) are played on friends and family. The jokes are done to embarrass them. In some countries, April Fools only last until noon, and if someone plays a joke after, they are an April Fool. […]
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Red Cross needs ambassadors
To the Editor: Oxford County residents, here is a chance to give back to the community with minimal time commitment and a flexible schedule. The American Red Cross needs additional volunteers to serve as Blood Donor Ambassadors at local blood drives in Oxford County. Blood Donor Ambassadors welcome blood donors, screen their temperatures, and put […]
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Pre-K, kindergarten registration begins
OXFORD HILLS — Any child who will be five years old on or before October 15, 2021 is eligible to register for Kindergarten. If you are an Oxford Hills School District resident and want to register your child please call your local elementary school to register your child. • West Paris residents call Agnes Gray […]