AUGUSTA — New Ventures Maine (NVME) has announced open applications for its statewide Fall 2023 Marketing Mini-Grant Competition. The NVME Marketing Mini-Grant Program aims to strengthen access to markets for micro-businesses by supporting the development of marketing tools, materials, and activities. NVME will award cash mini-grants – up to $1,000 per region – to microenterprises […]
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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Mini business grant competition launched
AUGUSTA — New Ventures Maine (NVME) has announced open applications for its statewide Fall 2023 Marketing Mini-Grant Competition. The NVME Marketing Mini-Grant Program aims to strengthen access to markets for micro-businesses by supporting the development of marketing tools, materials, and activities. NVME will award cash mini-grants – up to $1,000 per region – to microenterprises […]
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What I’ve Learned
A lot of people think Brad Pitt is a jerk. If someone he has worked with or a friend he hasn’t seen in a few years comes up to him and says, “Hi, Brad,” his reaction might be, at best, lukewarm. He could even seem displeased and not greet them by name. Brad Pitt, it […]
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BAAM presents The Ultimate Johnny Cash
BETHEL — BAAM at The Gem is excited to welcome The Ultimate Johnny Cash performing “Late & Alone” on Saturday, Oct. 28 at 7 p.m. Come early for the Rock’n’Roll Costume Party starting at 6 p.m. The Ultimate Johnny Cash, also known as Scott Moreau is from Litchfield, ME, and has traveled the world performing […]
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Fall seed sale fundraiser set
COUNTY — Did you know that fall is a great time to plant wildflower seeds? In fact, many seeds will germinate better after exposure to the cold and snow! Fall sowing is a low maintenance and easy way to add color and interest to your landscape, as well as support pollinators and birds. Unlike planting […]
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Fall seed sale fundraiser set
COUNTY — Did you know that fall is a great time to plant wildflower seeds? In fact, many seeds will germinate better after exposure to the cold and snow! Fall sowing is a low maintenance and easy way to add color and interest to your landscape, as well as support pollinators and birds. Unlike planting […]
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This ‘n That
Crafts Boy Scout Troop 130 will be holding a Craft & Vendor Fair at the Paris Fire Station, 137 Western Ave, South Paris, on Saturday, Nov. 4, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Crafters and vendors will be offering wooden items, Thanksgiving center pieces, jewelry, knit items, candy bouquets, Scentsy and more. The Boy Scouts will […]
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Thank you all for Harvestfest
To the Editor: On Saturday, September 30th, the atmosphere was charged with anticipation as Bethel’s Harvestfest kicked off. The day started with a wonderful Jeep Jamboree parade. On the common, the air was filled with sounds from laughing and smiling children painting pumpkins at Hancock Lumber’s tent. The music was terrific, with Brad Hooper in […]
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NSB promotes Farrell
NORWAY — Frank Farrell of Minot, has been promoted to Vice President, Information Systems Manager, at Norway Savings Bank. Frank joined the Bank in 2013 as a Software Support Specialist in the IT department. His extensive background, education, and IT experience, allowed Frank to quickly acclimate to the IT team and related responsibilities. Since day […]
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NSB promotes Farrell
NORWAY — Frank Farrell of Minot, has been promoted to Vice President, Information Systems Manager, at Norway Savings Bank. Frank joined the Bank in 2013 as a Software Support Specialist in the IT department. His extensive background, education, and IT experience, allowed Frank to quickly acclimate to the IT team and related responsibilities. Since day […]