We visited my niece and her husband during our Thanksgiving break in Dunedin, Florida. The expansive town was hit hard by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. When we arrived, massive piles of debris could be seen along the roadside, in vacant lots, and in people’s yards. The marina, our favorite place to hang out and enjoy […]
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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News you can use: Social isolation
The colorful fall leaves are long gone, and the shorter days of December have arrived with the promise of starry nights and maybe a hint of snow. There is a feeling of expectation in the air as we hurry along thinking of the upcoming holidays. Perhaps it is my northern Scottish heritage, but I just […]
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Festival of Trees Dec. 7
FARMINGTON — Farmington Rotary is sponsoring the 26th Annual Festival of Trees this Saturday, December 7. More than 20 trees and 15 wreaths will be on display at this year’s Festival of Trees at the Farmington Community Center. Doors open at 9 a.m. There will be an auction of the trees starting at 6:30 p.m. […]
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A Jolly Good Night coming to Farmington
FARMINGTON — The Downtown Farmington area is preparing for the 3rd Annual Jolly Good Night holiday shopping event being held on Friday, Dec. 13. The Night Owl shopping after dark event will be happening in Downtown Farmington, with many shops staying open until 8 pm and at the Farmington Community Center where the Holiday […]
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HealthReach welcomes Garrett Smith, PA
KINGFIELD — This November, staff of the Mt. Abram Regional Health Center were happy to welcome Garrett Smith, PA, to their professional healthcare team. Smith earned his Bachelor of Science, Physician Assistant Rural Medicine degree from Mountain State University in Beckley, West Virginia. Smith’s wealth of medical experience includes time spent in multiple settings, including […]
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FAME celebrates partnerships, successes
AUGUSTA — The Finance Authority of Maine (FAME) celebrated business and education success stories and partnerships at its annual meeting and awards event, Showcase Maine, on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at South Portland’s Portland Sheraton at Sable Oaks. Showcase Maine is FAME’s annual celebration of successful partnerships with Maine’s business, lending, governmental, and higher education […]
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North Livermore Baptist Church
NO. LIVERMORE — The congregation was welcomed December 1 by Pastor Bonnie Higgins at 9:30 a.m. to begin the service. The Call to Worship, Invocation/Lord’s Prayer were recited. The hymns that were sung were “O Come, All Ye Faithful”, “Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus” and “This Is My Father’s World”. The service ended with Communion. […]
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Thank you UMF
To the Editor: The University of Maine System is serving more students, and more of them are succeeding. Last month, we announced that our System had achieved our highest-ever undergraduate return rate, as measured by the percentage of students who were enrolled one year ago and came back to continue their studies at our public universities […]
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Mt. Abram High School honor roll
STRONG — Mt. Abram High School has announced its honor roll for the first Quarter August 28 through November 1: HIGHEST HONORS: 93 or above in all academic subjects Grade 12: Robert Butterfield IV, Ruth Gusler, Bailea Haines, Hannah Henshaw, Summer Love, Aspen Mitchell, Opal Mitchell, Jany Pepin, Joselyn Smith, Kharlie Turner, Stanton (Phillip) Yeaton […]
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Scavenger hunt at library begins for teens
FARMINGTON — Teens are encouraged to take part in the inaugural Bookshelf Scavenger Hunt at the Farmington Public Library throughout December. This event is open to participants ages 11 to 17, who will tackle a series of questions that will challenge their research abilities. Utilizing the library’s computer catalog alongside their own exploration skills, participants […]