Auburn couple’s book
focuses on ‘high peaks’

AUBURN — From 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday,  Nov.  8, John and Cynthia Orcutt of Auburn, authors of “Enduring Heights” featuring photography of the natural environment of Maine’s high peaks, will discuss new their book.

This is the first book of this type about the high peaks of Maine. Maine’s U.S. Sen. Angus King wrote the book’s foreword and Wolfe Tone, former director of the Trust for Public Land in Maine, wrote an essay describing conservation in the area.

The hardcover book is 12-by-12 inches, 132 pages with maps, several essays and over 90 color plates.

The “high peaks region” is where major sections of the Appalachian Trail, Maine Huts & Trails, Sugarloaf and Saddleback ski mountains, Rangeley and Flagstaff Lakes, the Northern Forest Canoe Trail, the New England Mountain Biking Association trails and a number of other outdoor venues are located.

The Orcutts seek to promote a balance between conservation and economic development. Photography has enabled them to contribute in a meaningful way to these causes. By producing this book, the couple hopes to raise awareness of the “high peaks region,” fostering more conservation of wilderness lands and simultaneously encouraging economic growth and job opportunities in places where development in the region’s small communities is an on-going challenge.

The book will be available for purchase and signing at the event.

The talk will take place in the Androscoggin Community Room. Please use the Spring Street entrance.

John and Cynthia Orcutt note that their book is an attempt to balance conservation and the need for economic development.