FARMINGTON — MaineHealth Franklin Hospital is proud to announce a significant renovation project to address the surging demand for emergency services, enhance the patient experience, and expand vital services. These renovations mark a significant investment by MaineHealth in the hospital’s infrastructure and capacity to meet our community’s growing health care needs. The cornerstone of […]
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.
Cell phones in school – to use or not to use?
The written policy currently prohibits cell phone use except when a teacher or principal approves it for “a specific educational, health or safety purpose.”
Photo: Music for the School Board
The Telstar Library was packed with parents for the performance, and the kids got a big round of applause at the end.
Bring joy with Cards of Kindness
AUGUSTA — The Maine Health Care Association (MHCA) invites community members to join the Cards of Kindness Holiday Campaign, a heartfelt initiative to brighten the holiday season for older adults living in nursing homes and assisted living communities throughout Augusta. This campaign provides an opportunity to share messages of love, encouragement, and festive cheer with […]
High school student guitar competition opens
MECHANIC FALLS, — Call for contestants! The Maine Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is pleased to announce its 4th Annual Maine High School Student Guitar Competition. This contest is open to Maine high school students, grades 9-12. Contestants are required to submit a video of their performance by March 1, 2025, to be […]
LELT’s Matt Merkot Rotary speaker
BRIDGTON — Matt Merkot of Loon Echo Land Trust will speak with members and guests of the Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club on Thursday, December 12 at 7:30AM at the Bridgton Alliance Church on Harrison Road in Bridgton. The event is Free and Open to the Public, Coffee will be served. Doors open at 7:15AM. This […]
Mt. Blue High School Q1 Honor Roll
FARMINGTON — Mt. Blue High School has released its first quarter 2024/2025 honor role as follows: Highest Honors Tyler Abell, Casey Adams, Reece Adams, Xander Adams, Nathaniel Armstrong, Emma Arnold, Noah Arsenault, Lily Bachelder, Emmyt Bailey, Trey Bailey, Madison Baker, Preston Ball, Zachary Ball, Elias Bartlett, Tyler Beach, Jonathan Bell, Kennedy Berry, Lucy Bobson, Nina […]
Community decorates town together
PHILLIPS — Many hands pull a community together, in Phillips more so during the holidays than any other time of the year – with maybe the exception of Old Home Week in August. For the fourth year in a row PACC [Phillips Area Community Center] members and volunteers gathered at the old gym to repair […]
Holiday Open House Concert set
WEST PARIS — West Paris Public Library is proud to present the Oxford Hills Ukulele Group (OHUG) for a lively Holiday Open House concert and sing-along on Friday, December 6 at 7 p.m. Admission is free. There will be light refreshments after the sing-along as well as gifts for attendees in the form of Elaine […]
Holiday Open House Concert set
WEST PARIS — West Paris Public Library is proud to present the Oxford Hills Ukulele Group (OHUG) for a lively Holiday Open House concert and sing-along on Friday, December 6 at 7 p.m. Admission is free. There will be light refreshments after the sing-along as well as gifts for attendees in the form of Elaine […]