WILTON — Sarah Carlson will read from her new book, “The Radiance of Change,” at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 12, at the Wilton Free Public Library, 104 Main St. The book is a collection of poems and photographs that reflect Carlson’s experiences in the natural world as part of healing from sudden loss. The Rev. […]
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Author of 'Mainers on the Titanic' to give library talk
CARRABASSETT VALLEY — Mac Smith, author of “Mainers on the Titanic” tracing the stories of passengers on that fateful ship who had ties to Maine, will speak at the Carrabassett Valley Library on Saturday, April 7 at 4:30 p.m. In addition to the many passengers who were wealthy summer visitors to Mount Desert Island, there were […]
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Readfield Community Library to host local author/historian
READFIELD — Readfield Community Library will host a book talk by local author and historian Dale Potter-Clark from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 12; snow date, March 14. Potter-Clark will discuss the book she co-authored with Charles L. Day, “The Founders and Evolution of Summer Resorts and Kids’ Camps on Four Lakes in Central […]
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'Word Buzz' series to feature local author
KINGFIELD — Rolling Fatties’ “Word Buzz” series continues Thursday, March 1 from 6:30 to 8 p.m., welcoming local novelist, short story writer and memoirist Patricia O’Donnell. O’Donnell will read her work and regale the audience with her wit, wisdom and her love of language. As the novelist Richard Ford has said, her work is characterized […]
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Young hunters share their stories with fellow students
BETHEL — Like several of his classmates at Crescent Park Elementary School, fourth-grader Gage Berry is an avid hunter. He’s also the author of a book about his first successful deer hunt, including the excitement of shooting the deer, tracking it and getting it out of the woods. The past November, even when he wasn’t […]
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Maine writer pens memoir about descent into porn addiction
CHICAGO – Former Maine regional magazine publisher Joshua Shea has written a memoir chronicling his battle with pornography addiction. “The Addiction Nobody Will Talk About” is now available in pre-sales through Amazon.com, BarnesandNoble.com, and will be released Jan. 10. “When Josh first presented his manuscript to me, he provided me with links to his arrest […]
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Geiger Elementary School second-grader Caleb Maile, back left, turns his hands into pretend binoculars as he and other second-graders look at illustrations guest speaker Chris Van Dugen is showing to all students gathered in the library Thursday morning at the Lewiston school. Each year Geiger brings in guest authors from Maine to promote literacy and […]
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‘Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance’ author Pirsig dies in Maine
NEW YORK (AP) — Robert M. Pirsig, whose philosophical novel “Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance” became a million-selling classic and cultural touchstone after more than 100 publishers turned it down, died Monday at age 88. Pirsig’s publishing house, William Morrow, announced that he died at his home in South Berwick, Maine. He had […]
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Technology’s impact, social warfare at Lifetree Café
LEWISTON — Lifetree Café will examine class warfare and living online in two upcoming programs. Lifetree Café, which is based out of South Lewiston Baptist Church, 1919 Lisbon Road, is a place where people gather for conversation about life and faith in a casual, comfortable setting. Societal class equality at home and abroad will be explored […]
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Author duo address Hebron, Minot historical societies
MINOT — Retired police officer Mark Nickerson and retired game warden John Ford Sr. recently addressed the Hebron and Minot historical societies at a combined event at the West Minot Grange Hall. Following a potluck dinner, the officers told comical stories about their job experiences. Both have written multiple books, copies of which they signed […]