Libraries across the state have incorporated formal and informal gallery spaces into their expansions and renovations.
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Doing good means breaking rules in ‘At Midnight Comes the Cry’
In Julia Spencer-Fleming’s riveting 10th Clare Fergusson/Russ Van Alstyne mystery, white supremacy hits town and a police officer is missing.
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When the news is bad, this Maine food writer says cooking can be self-care
Culinary arts therapy may help foster happiness, mindfulness and calm.
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Maine enacted a law on ticket resale to protect consumers. How does it work?
The law prohibits selling speculative tickets, using bots and charging exorbitant fees for resale services.
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A life-sized inflatable whale is making a splash in Maine
Owned by wildlife education and conservation advocate Jessica Woodend, of Topsham, Chunk the whale makes visits to schools and community spaces all over Maine.
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12 ways to get the most enjoyment out of Maine this winter
Events include festivals and Maine Maple Sunday weekend.
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Things to do in Maine this week include comedian Adam Ray, MLK Day celebration
Plus, Broadway singer George Dvorsky has several performances in Portland.
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In ‘Marrow,’ how far will a young woman go to prevent her pregnancy from ending?
The debut novel from Samantha Browning Shea is set on a fictional Maine island.
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Maine libraries scrambling for books after distributor closes
Many bought new books from Baker & Taylor, which has been winding down operations for months, and have endured long waits while looking for new sources.
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Accessible and engaging, ‘Strata’ looks back, way back, at air, ice, mud and heat
In her debut, Portland-based science writer Laura Poppick elegantly makes the case that Earth’s ancient geological history is relevant.