University of Southern Maine, Lewiston-Auburn College
Books
Visiting Writers Series presents virtual reading by noted author Kerri Arsenault
University of Maine at Farmington
StoryWalk program features ‘Snow Still’ by Holly Surplice
Freeport Community Library
Publisher revives Ruth Moore’s honest portrayals of Maine island life
Islandport Press is reissuing several novels by the best-selling mid-century author.
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.
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.
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.
George Smith: Books to quarantine by
It’s a good time to pull your favorite books from the shelves.
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.
Writer finds niche in Russian translation
Lisa Hayden of Scarborough transforms her love of the language and literature into a career.