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Publisher revives Ruth Moore’s honest portrayals of Maine island life
Islandport Press is reissuing several novels by the best-selling mid-century author.
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Going home to a papermaking past, Maine native embarks on a deeply personal journey
Kerri Arsenault, who grew up in Rumford-Mexico, draws attention to a Faustian bargain with her investigative memoir.
Posted inBooks, Local & State
Maine mother and sons pen children’s book about cancer
Anita Lichman and her sons, Jacob and Max Lichman-Paul, hope ‘Making Room for Cancer’ will help families like theirs navigate a parent’s diagnosis and treatment.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World, News
Rudolfo Anaya, ‘godfather’ of Chicano literature, dies at 82
The ‘Bless Me, Ultima’ novelist, who influenced a generation of Latino writers, was awarded the National Humanities Medal by President Barack Obama in 2016.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
George Smith: Books to quarantine by
It’s a good time to pull your favorite books from the shelves.
Posted inBooks, Lewiston-Auburn
New book brings more attention to Lewiston’s Somali community
Cynthia Anderson’s “Home Now” offers a portrait of a city coping with an influx of immigrants and discovering in the process a path to a brighter future.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books
Writer finds niche in Russian translation
Lisa Hayden of Scarborough transforms her love of the language and literature into a career.
Posted inBooks, Local & State
‘Antiques Roadshow’ appraiser paying a visit to Peaks Island
A Boston book store owner will talk about old and rare books.
Posted inCommunity
Palermo Library offers summer programming
Game nights, glass painting and children’s event are planned.