workshops, webinars and talks
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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Poland Heritage Day coming Sept. 27
POLAND — Poland Heritage Day is back once again to celebrate the growing community and rich history of Poland Spring, Maine on Saturday, Sept. 27, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The celebration, held each year on the grounds of the Poland Spring Resort & Preservation Park, is open to the public featuring free admission and parking. “We are excited […]
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Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Franklin County offers Citizen Police Academy
FARMINGTON — The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office will be offering its annual Citizens Police Academy. The academy will be held at FCSO’s new office, located at 120 County Way in Farmington. The six-week course will begin on Tuesday, Sep. 23, ending on Tuesday, Oct. 28, every Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. Anyone with interest is asked […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Rumford Falls Times, The Bethel Citizen, The Franklin Journal, The Rangeley Highlander
Extension offers late season garden workshop
University of Maine Cooperative Extension will present its second fall gardening webinar, “The Late Season Garden: Reflections and Tasks,” from 6 – 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 23. Horticulture professional Jennifer Cappello-Ruggiero will lead the session, offering insights on the past growing season, what worked well, and what could be improved. The webinar will cover […]
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Oxford Hills/Nezinscot Adult Ed fall programs offered
Conversational Spanish Tuesdays, Sept. 23 – Oct. 21, 6 – 7 p.m. This live and informal class is designed for those who wish to improve their Spanish communication and comprehension skills. A rudimentary knowledge of Spanish is encouraged. Únete a nosotros! (Join us!) Offered in OHNAE. CPR Certification Thursday, Sept. 18, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. […]
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War of 1812 POW from Paris topic of program
At its monthly meeting on Thursday, Sep. 18, the Paris Cape Historical Society will present a talk by Larry Glatz on the War of 1812 veteran Joseph Penley of Paris. Glatz has worked with Executive Director Will Chapman and Executive Director Randy Bennett of the Museums of the Bethel Historical Society to publish a new […]
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Oxford’s Happy Moose half-marathon coming
Just 35 days remain until the Four in the Forest Trail Run and the Happy Moose Half Marathon, according to founder and organizer Rick Bennett of Oxford. Both races are on Saturday, Sept. 13, here at Bennett Lane, Oxford. The Happy Moose Half Marathon (13.1 miles) will start at 8 a.m., and the Four in the Forest (4.1 […]
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Norway urged to adopt ethics code
To the Editor: Thank you for starting to look into how some of these local officials think they have immunity from everything. Everything is secret, they simply don’t respond or show up at pre-determined meetings and it requires a FOAA to get anything from them. It took me 13 weeks to get only some of […]
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FMO investigates fire that destroyed Oxford camper
Aug. 26 fire on Outback Jack Drive in Oxford The Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating a fire that was reported at approximately 12:29 p.m. on Aug. 26, at a remote property on Outback Jack Drive in Oxford, according to a press release from the FMO. Neighbors reported seeing smoke and flames and promptly called 911. […]
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Do you have room in your heart for Twix and Skittle?
Twix Skittle Twix and her sister Skittle were surrendered to us after their owner could no longer provide for their care. After being confined to one room in their previous home, they are long overdue for an extended cuddle session. Though she does not seek out affection, Twix loves to be pet and will roll […]