Ridley Scott’s “Napoleon” did rather well for itself over Thanksgiving weekend, opening in the #2 position at the domestic box office behind the second weekend of the new “Hunger Games.” A debut at #2 behind a not-particularly-beloved returning champion may not sound impressive, but my prediction was that it wouldn’t even finish in the top […]
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 inThe Bethel Citizen
FEZtival of Trees at Jackson-Silver Post
To the Editor:The Shriners of Oxford County are once again holding a FEZtival of Trees at Jackson-Silver Post #68 at 595 Gore Rd in Locke Mills. This year there will be over 20 decorated trees sponsored by local businesses, non profits and individuals for everyone to enjoy, Friday, Dec. 8 with doors opening at 4 […]
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NPD corrals several, confiscates drugs
NORWAY — On Nov. 22, patrol and Special Enforcement Unit officers from the Norway Police Department, accompanied by the Paris Police Department’s K9 team, went to an apartment located at 247 Main St in Norway, in an attempt to locate two suspects with active arrest warrants, according to Norway Police Chief Jeff Campbell. Upon arrival, […]
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Thank you for turkey, veg and deliveries
To the Editor: On behalf of our Western Maine neighbors, the Bethel Area District Exchange and Food Pantry would like to thank Sunday River Resort for donating 192 turkeys and all the fixings for Thanksgiving dinner. We also wish to thank Rotary Club of Bethel and our volunteers for distributing turkey baskets in time for […]
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Bolsters Mills United Methodist Church Advent season
BOLSTERS MILLS — The Bolsters Mills United Methodist Church (BMUMC) is making plans for the Advent Season. Sunday worship services begin at 9 a.m. Each week during worship will be lighting of the Advent Candles, live music by Tony Landsperg and David Seeley, a thoughtful message, and as always a delicious fellowship immediately following worship. […]
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It’s official: Annual parade launches Christmas season in Oxford Hills region
The Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce 2023 Christmas Parade unites the community in holiday cheer.
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And then you go home … Mental health support has become important factor of public safety jobs
In their own words, first responders from Oxford Hills describe the toughest personal impacts of their work and what it takes to get through the worst days.
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Book bans are ignorance
To the Editor: Unfortunately, my wife and I were not surprised that book bans had finally reached Bethel. It was inevitable – ignorance is a virus that never disappears and from time to time in history inflames society. The Index Librorum Prohibitorum included works by many luminaries across many disciplines. Like the “inquisitors” before them, […]