Best sellers for the week of Jan. 26, 2012
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BOOKS: Behind-the-scenes view of PBS series
The wise Lord Grantham suggests that we all have “chapters we would rather keep unpublished.” So true. But what we’re happy to see published is “The World of Downton Abbey,” a fascinating companion to the hit PBS series about an aristocratic family and their army of servants.
BOOKS: New Mysteries
Finding the dead is the impetus behind Stef Penney’s “The Invisible Ones,” a superb novel with two richly drawn narrators.
Oakland police log Jan. 26
The Oakland Police Department reported the following activity Jan. 26:
TRAVELIN’ MAINERS: Inn by the Sea is a dream destination in Cape Elizabeth
We could live at Cape Elizabeth’s Inn by the Sea . . . in a two-story suite with amazing ocean views, taking our meals at the world-class Sea Glass Restaurant, walking daily on Crescent Beach right in front of the inn, birdwatching in the surrounding gardens, enjoying daily treatments in the luxurious spa . . .
Navy SEAL raid in Somalia shows campaign ahead
The Navy SEAL operation that freed two hostages is representative of the Obama administration’s pledge to build a smaller, more quick-strike army.
Rumford man accused of OUI while on way to school to pick up children
Police say Kevin Nasatowicz’s blood-alcohol content was more than three times the legal limit.
Ariz. gov gets book critique from Obama
Upon his arrival on Air Force One, Obama tells Gov. Jan Brewer she inaccurately described a White House meeting in her book.
Police investigate Fryeburg logging site vandalism
Two skidders were rammed into other logging machines and at least one bulldozer was wrecked, its owner says.