To the Editor: Many many years ago I was pregnant with my first child. At 5.5 months my water broke and I began to bleed. David took me to my PCP and he inserted the speculum. Blood gushed all over the floor of the examining room. No ambulance was called. David got me in the […]
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 inOxford Hills, The Bethel Citizen
Stained glass inspires Woodstock woman
WOODSTOCK — “There are times I have to stop because I’m bleeding on a project,” says Kit Beebee of Woodstock. Creating stained glass art is Beebee’s passion, and she’s willing to bleed for it. Working with stained glass of course requires that it be cut, and that’s why she sometimes finds herself stopping for first […]
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Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Photos: Downtown Norway hopping with plethora of costumed creatures
More than ghosts and goblins filled the streets in Norway as children from across the region gathered to take part in Norway Downtown’s annual Halloween Fest.
Posted inThe Rangeley Highlander
RSU 78 welcomes new student reps to board
RANGELEY — The RSU #78 Board of Education met on Tuesday, Oct. 8, at the Rangeley Lakes Regional School. Board Chair Dr. Mary Richards welcomed two new student representatives, AuDrey Sutherland (class of 2027) and Natalie Alves (class of 2027), along with returning student representative Nichole Lemay (class of 2025). Dr. Richards also shared that […]
Posted inThe Rangeley Highlander
What’s Happening
Calendars Only a Few Rangeley Chamber 2025 Calendars Left! Stop by the Chamber of Commerce and pick up your beautiful 2025 calendar for only $15. Empty Chairs Requiem Church of the Good Shepherd Oct. 25, | 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. The Church of the Good Shepherd in Rangeley invites the community to a service of […]
Posted inThe Rangeley Highlander
Flyfishing and cancer
This headline deserves some clarification for sure. Let me attempt. While enjoying the many vendors and displays along Broadway in downtown Farmington during the Summerfest event this September, I came across a gentleman sitting under a canopy. He was selling raffle tickets for a fly-fishing rod. As a likely non-profit group, I stopped and […]
Posted inThe Rangeley Highlander
Project 2025’s risk to healthcare
To the Editor: As nurses we are writing this opinion in our role as patient advocates. Previous letters have been dedicated to informing you of the dangers of the planned Project 2025, the playbook for the next conservative administration. Project 2025 threatens the health, safety, and well-being of you, your loved ones, and our country. […]
Posted inThe Rangeley Highlander
Guest Opinion: Harris reflects our values
When I was a girl in Farmington, I was in awe of Republicans like Sen. Margaret Chase Smith and Democrats like Sen. Edmund Muskie. For many years Western Maine produced strong leaders of both parties who served our state and our country well during the toughest of times. Their integrity was important to them. Their […]
Posted inBethel, News, Oxford Hills, The Bethel Citizen
Mold forces Bethel Town Office to move temporarily
BETHEL — Mold in the basement of the 19th-century Bethel Town Office prompted selectmen to move the Town Office temporarily to the Fire Station beginning Tuesday (Oct. 22) of this week. The mold was discovered in mid-September behind an old boiler when town staff went downstairs to retrieve items to be used in the […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, News, Oxford Hills
Car hits child in crosswalk at Norway elementary school
The child was taken to MaineHealth Stephens Hospital to be checked for injuries.