A little more than 100 years ago, an enterprising Old Orchard Beach businessman charged curiosity-seekers 10 cents each to see the bones of a sea serpent that had washed ashore. The attraction spawned a short book and the not-immodest declaration that said serpent was the “Eighth Wonder of the World” with “eyes as large as […]
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RES plans author visit, Internet safety and other programs for children, parents
RUMFORD — A wide variety of events and programs have been organized at Rumford Elementary School for students and parents during the next few weeks. Librarian Eileen Broderick said well-known Maine children’s author Amy MacDonald, creator of “Rachel Fister’s Blister,” will provide two days of writing coaching on Dec. 5 and 6. “We have a […]
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Maine author, bow-maker to read at Rumford Public Library
RUMFORD — Maine author and bow-maker Richard Longbow will visit the Rumford Public Library from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, to read from his book, “Frozen in Time.” According to a news release by the library, Longbow’s novel focuses on “a 5,300 year-old forensic mystery about a Neolithic human called the Iceman or […]