LISBON FALLS — Jim Baumer is a Maine-based author who writes about people and the places that define them. His latest book of essays, “The Perfect Number: Essays & Stories Vol. 1,” touches down in the town where he grew up. Baumer uses the essay effectively to write about being raised in the Catholic Church […]
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Maine poet laureate writes poetry collection about the Ozarks of Missouri
FARMINGTON — Sometimes sad, sometimes humorous, Maine Poet Laureate Wesley McNair’s latest poetry collection, “The Lost Child: Ozark Poems,” has an understory — one of grief and reconciliation with his mother. McNair, a resident of Mercer, will share poems from the piece during a local launch of the book at 7 p.m. Oct. 2 at […]
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Author Paul Doiron book signing at Rangeley Outdoor Sporting Heritage Museum on Sept. 27
Doiron’s first book, “The Poacher’s Son,” won the Barry Award and the Strand Critics Award for Best First Novel and was nominated for an Edgar Award, an Anthony Award, a Macavity Award, and a Thriller Award. PopMatters named it one of the best works of fiction of 2010. His second novel, “Trespasser,” was an American […]
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Pages & Pints at Lewiston library, brewery to feature author Russ Phillips on Sept. 27
LEWISTON — The free public event will open in the Library’s Callahan Hall with Phillips speaking about his book, “CANNED! Artwork of the Modern American Beer Can.” The evening will then continue with tours of Baxter Brewing Co. followed by a reception and beer tasting. “CANNED! Artwork of the Modern American Beer Can” provides […]
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UMF to host acclaimed essayist David Gessner as first reade, Sept. 25
FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington will host , as the first reader in its 2014-15 Visiting Writers Series. Gessner will read at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25, in The Landing in the UMF Student Center. This event is free and open to the public and will be followed by a signing by […]
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Character in ‘Sovereign Series’ based on late Norway music teacher
“When I decided to ‘borrow’ Bess for my character Miss Hastings, I had no idea she would become one of the most popular characters in The Sovereign Series,” Wixson said. “Now, with the advent of my new book telling Miss Hastings’ story, I think readers would be interested in learning more about the real person […]
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Maine author to read from memoir at Auburn library on Sept. 9
AUBURN — The memoir opens when a nun and a priest, each newly assigned to the same parish school in Waterville, Maine, are introduced to one another. Sister Maureen discovers she has fallen in love with Father McGillicuddy, and, after deep soul searching, leaves the convent. Reclaiming her original name, Elaine shares the story of […]
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Farmington Summer Fest set for Saturday
FARMINGTON — Organizers say Farmington Summer Fest will offer a variety of new activities, including many family-oriented activities and events, from 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Saturday in downtown Farmington. Starting at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 26, Broadway becomes an outdoor market, and at noon, Meetinghouse Park becomes a castle for a Renaissance Fair, said […]
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Maya Angelou, celebrated poet and author, dies
NEW YORK (AP) — Maya Angelou’s story awed millions. A childhood victim of rape, she broke through silence and shame to tell her tale in one of the most widely read memoirs of the 20th century. A black woman born into poverty and segregation, she recited the most popular presidential inaugural poem in history. “I’m […]
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Hebron Historical Society invites Auburn author to read at May 27 program
HEBRON — The Hebron Historical Society will host a reading by Auburn author Annette Vance Dorey at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 27, at the Hebron Town Office, society president Bruce Conant said Wednesday afternoon. Conant said that Dorey will be reading from her book, “Maine Mothers Who Murdered 1875 to 1925: Doing Time in State […]