NORWAY — Beginning with a reception July 5, from 5 to 7 p.m., the Western Maine Art Group will present an exhibit of artwork by its members though July 27 at the Matolcsy Art Center, 480 Main Street, Norway. The group includes artists whose work encompasses all media and styles. Also on July 5th, 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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What I’ve Learned
Early in my Army career, I went to a difficult training course. It was physically and emotionally demanding. Most of the time we were over-tired, had aching muscles, and wished the darn thing was over. Each day passed slowly, seeming to take forever. And the end of the course felt like a distant and unreachable […]
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Vandals target Oxford Elementary School playground
OXFORD — Oxford Elementary School was the target of vandals over the June 8-9 weekend, according to Oxford Police Chief Rickie Jack. Jack says they think it was most likely juveniles who vandalized a shed and playground equipment. The shed was broken into and graffiti was spray painted on the back of the shed, Jack […]
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Advertiser Democrat welcomes Evan Houk
Houk will report on Norway, Paris, West Paris and county government.
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Photo: One person found dead in Norway crash
The driver was pronounced dead at the scene and a passenger was transported with serious but not life threatening injuries.
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Tilsley – morals, ethics and more
To the Editor: Kyle Tilsley is one of the most respectable and influential mentors I have ever had. When Kyle was promoted to Lieutenant with the State Police, his attitude and willingness to help never changed. Over the years Kyle became known for arriving on a scene and approaching the other responders with the simple […]
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Photos: Aurora Borealis
Photos by Geff Inman of Woodstock
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When officers are involved in a shooting, it’s tough all around
If agreements are in place, other agencies such as the state police or surrounding agencies might provide mutual aid to departments with officers on administrative leave.