OXFORD — It sounds like the beginning of a bad joke, but in reality, it is a powerful story — and a powerful lesson. A teacher, an author and a DARE officer gathered at Oxford Elementary School recently — along with the entire fifth-grade class — in the culmination of a health unit tackling heroin and […]
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Author Monica Wood talk is canceled
LEWISTON — A discussion by Maine author Monica Wood scheduled for Tuesday, May 3, at the Lewiston Public Library has been canceled “due to circumstances beyond Monica’s and our control,” according to a statement from library officials. They are hoping to reschedule her appearance for the fall, the statement said.
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Local writer releases book about grief and loss
In late 2011, Linda Andrews lost her father. Two weeks later, she lost her husband, Jim. The unexpected death of a loved one — especially a spouse — is one of life’s most difficult losses. During this very trying time, Andrews struggled with the reality that many people in our society have trouble responding to […]
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Author visiting Dirigo Tuesday
PERU — A story published on Page B3 of the Region edition Monday should have said children’s book illustrator and author Josh Alves will visit Dirigo Elementary School on Tuesday, Nov. 17. It was an editing error.
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Nonfiction writer, professor reads from new book at UMF Visiting Writer Series
FARMINGTON — Nonfiction writer and professor David Gessner read excerpts from his new book Thursday evening in the Olsen Student Center at the University of Maine at Farmington’s Visiting Writer Series. UMF Professor of Creative Writing Jeffrey Thomson, who also runs the Visiting Writer Series, said that he had been trying to get Gessner to UMF […]
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Rumford Public Library to host reading by Maine author
PERU — The Rumford Public Library will host a reading by Maine author Lea Wait from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, in the public room. The reading is in conjunction with the Local and Legendary: Maine in the Civil War project. It’s a collaboration among the Maine Humanities Council, the Maine Historical Society […]
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Maine author, illustrator teaches craft to Mexico students
MEXICO — A well-known Maine author and illustrator taught nearly 300 students the basics of his drawing craft during an assembly Thursday morning at Meroby Elementary School. Kevin Hawkes stunned and wowed the prekindergarten through fifth-grade students when he drew four lines and a dot while using pastels and a document camera that simultaneously projected […]
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Author Frank O’Smith to discuss his debut novel at Auburn library on Feb. 10
This story about the betrayal of love and the quest for redemption features the grandeur of the West and Native people’s ancient ties to the land. Central characters Elijah McCloud and Jackie Logan are different in every way imaginable—except one: both are deeply wounded by loss. Elijah once possessed the rare gift of dream singing—seeing […]
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Book reading with music, discussion at Farmington bakery on Feb. 12
FARMINGTON — At 5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, at The Homestead Bakery Books, a book signing, reading, live music and discussion will take place regarding local author Peter Hardy’s new book “Thorn: The Prophet.” Hardy will sign and discuss his book which is the sequel to “Thorn: The Tree,” a parable of ecology and our […]
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Jan. 29, Bates College to host author of spy novel made acutely relevant by Charlie Hebdo attack
Amazon’s Best Book of the Month for November 2014, “The Happiest People in the World” was described by The Wall Street Journal as a “dark and funny satire” that “reflects the absurdity of any country obsessed with spying on its own people.” Admission to the event is free. For more information, call 207-786-6256. In Clarke’s […]