A.M. Sheehan

Advertiser Democrat

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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Published
August 31, 2023

Suspect arrested minutes after robbery at Big Apple in Paris

PARIS — Officers from three law enforcement agencies quickly located and arrested a suspect Saturday night following a robbery at the Big Apple convenience store at 102 Main St. in Paris, according to officials. Greggory Smallwood, 21, of Norway was arrested at about 10:10 p.m. and charged with robbery, according to Chief Michael Dailey of […]
Published
August 24, 2023

Losing Andrews a huge loss

To the Editor: Natalie Andrews and I have worked very closely throughout her time as Bethel Town Manager. She is nothing less than remarkable. In late October 2022, Natalie and I sat side by side in the front of town office for four days keeping the town running (when others were sick) by processing payments, […]
Published
August 23, 2023

Overwhelmed by cats and kittens, RPC asking for help

PARIS — Once again, Responsible Pet Care (RPC) in Paris is dealing with extremely high numbers of animals in need of homes … especially felines. RPC’s current census is 25 dogs and a 191 cats and kittens. “RPC’s first commitment is to homeless animals,” said board President Shirley Boyce. “We have many pet owners that […]
Published
August 23, 2023

What I’ve Learned

Lady Mondegreen was born in 1954. To fully appreciate her origins, we need to understand fake books and then jump around a bit in time.A fake book is a collection of songs, each written in its simplest form: lyric, basic melody, and chord symbols. Such collections allow musicians to answer requests by providing just enough […]
Published
August 15, 2023

Buckfield man dies after confrontation with police

HARTFORD — A man died after being taken into custody Monday night on Pratt Hill Road, according to an Oxford County Sheriff’s Office statement. Jacob Hackett, 45, of Buckfield was discovered damaging the interior of a home after the owner fled to a neighbor’s house to contact police, Deputy Chief James Urquhart wrote in the […]
Published
August 15, 2023

Oxford targets sex trafficking

OXFORD — On August 11, the Oxford Police Department carried out an operation aimed at addressing prostitution and the trafficking of individuals for sexual exploitation. As part of this operation, Oxford PD Officers apprehended four individuals, referred to as “Johns,” who were involved in engaging with prostitutes, said Police Chief Rickie Jack in a […]
Published
August 9, 2023

In this ‘cultural island’ in the mountains of Maine

(The conclusion of “In this ‘cultural island’ in the mountains of Maine”.) BETHEL — Psychologist Kurt Lewin, one of the modern pioneers of social, organizational and applied psychology, and the founder of the National Training Labs (NTL) chose Bethel to administer his training, but died of a heart attack before his arrival in 1946. Despite […]
Published
July 27, 2023

Andover Summer Concert Series welcomes Steve Moore

ANDOVER — Singer/Guitarist Steve Moore will perform at The Andover Summer Concert Series on Friday, July 28 from 6 to 8 p.m. at The Gazebo on The Andover Town Common. Steve Moore regularly performs all across the State of Maine and other venues in New England and features a varied selection of Americana, Rock and […]
Published
July 27, 2023

Thank you sponsors, volunteers!

To the Editor: On Saturday, July 15, the atmosphere was charged with excitement as Bethel’s Summerfest kicked off. The day started with a spectacular parade, and happy children filled the streets. On the common, the tantalizing aroma of fried dough, baked potatoes, and sausage enveloped everyone. Across the lawn at the Moses Mason House, children […]
Published
July 20, 2023

FBI assists Norway Police with major drug bust

NORWAY — The Norway Police Department, assisted by officer from Paris and Rumford police departments, Maine State Police and the FBI Southern Maine Gang Task Force, executed a search warrant at 157 Ralph Richardson Road in Norway July 13. According to Norway Police Chief Jeff Campbell, the warrant was a result of an ongoing investigationinto […]