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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PublishedMarch 29, 2023
Word of the Week
Boycott (BOY-cot) Boycott means to refuse to buy or use something or to go some place as a form of protest or to bring about a change. Millie and Brad joined a boycott of a shampoo that harms the environment.
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PublishedMarch 29, 2023
How do you say that in …
English: boycottFrench: boycotterSpanish: boicotearGerman: BoykottItalian: boicottareArabic: muqataea مقاطعةChinese: Liánhé dǐzhì 联合抵制
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PublishedMarch 23, 2023
Word of the Week
Tartan(tar-ten)A patterned cloth consisting of criss-crossed horizontal and vertical bands in multiple colors. Scottish kilts almost always have tartan patterns.Ian showed his class the red, green, blue, black, and yellow tartan of the Carnegie clan.
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PublishedMarch 22, 2023
Current Events: World Meteorological Day
Meteorology is a science that focuses on the atmosphere, weather, and weather forecasting. So the name alone will give you an idea what World Meteorological Day is about.Meteorology (mee-tee-or-ALL-oh-gee) is made up of two words. The first is an ancient Greek word meaning high in the sky. To that is added ology, which means the […]
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PublishedMarch 21, 2023
Healthy Cooking for the Whole Family
Miso Roasted Radishes Roasting radishes mellows out their flavor in such an unexpected way! Good-for-your gut miso and apple cider vinegar coat the colorful and peppery radishes before they hit the heat of the oven. The shallots soften and caramelize beautifully for a melt-in-your-mouth contrast to the crunchy radishes. Serve along side roasted chicken or […]
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PublishedMarch 16, 2023
Drugs seized, two charged at Casino Hotel
OXFORD — On March 7, the Oxford Police Department was called to the Oxford Casino/Hotel for a reported drug deal being conducted inside, according to Chief Rickie Jack. Upon arrival, Officers removed three males from a hotel room and observed drug paraphernalia inside. Two of the males admitted to using cocaine throughout the night, and […]
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PublishedMarch 16, 2023
Local Nordic skiers represent Maine nicely
REGION — While states south of us are pulling out their golf clubs and lacing up running shoes the young skiers in western Maine continue to impress. Black Mountain in Rumford hosted the Maine Junior Ski League Championships on March 1 where the Smith sisters took the top two podium spots with Lillian placing first […]
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PublishedMarch 15, 2023
How do you say that in …
English: banishFrench: bannirSpanish: desterrarGerman: verbannenItalian: bandireArabic: nafy نفيChinese: Fàngzhú 放逐
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PublishedMarch 15, 2023
Word of the Week
Banish(rhymes with tan-ish)To force out from a country or a place and not allow to return.The farmer tried to banish rabbits from his garden, but they kept sneaking back in.Albert was banished from his sister’s house for eating all her snacks.
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PublishedMarch 13, 2023
MLT offering vernal pools, gardening, baby birds
BETHEL — Mahoosuc Land Trust has tapped local, regional, and national talent to share their expertise in mushrooms, bird illustration, vernal pools, gardening, and more to welcome spring. Events are both webinars and in-person. For more information and to register, visit Mahoosuc Land Trust’s website www.mahoosuc.org. All events are free. Donations are appreciated. • Mushrooms […]
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