ST. LOUIS — Most U.S. libraries lend e-books, but that’s news to the general public: Only 22 percent realize the fast-growing digital format is available for free, according to a new survey. And even fewer — 12 percent of e-book readers have borrowed an e-book from the library in the past year, according to a poll released recently by the Pew Research Center’s Internet and American Life Project.
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SLIDE SHOW: The life of Andy Griffith
Below is a series a photos from the life of legendary actor Andy Griffith, who has died at age 88.
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FISHING: DIF&W encourages taking largemouth bass from certain waters
AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is encouraging anglers to take largemouth bass of all sizes from certain Down East waters starting Sunday.
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ALLEN AFIELD: Salmon tradition on July Fourth
In the 1970s, Maine’s aquaculture industry began putting fresh, inexpensive salmon on the average dinner table of non-anglers and catch-and-release types, and salmon farmers accomplished this feat at an attractive price — often less expensive than haddock.
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TRAVELIN’ MAINE(RS): Feel free to wine and dine: Special restaurant events pair the best of both worlds
Maine restaurants and inns celebrate summer with many special events, including wine dinners featuring five specially prepared food courses, each with a matching wine, for far less than you’d pay if you ordered the same dinner from the menu.
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BOOKS: ‘Fun House’ has serious plot, humor
BY OLINE H. COGDILL Sun Sentinel FUN HOUSE By Chris Grabenstein Pegasus Crime ($25) The Jersey Shore — not the TV show — often becomes a mecca for summer tourists. But for Iraqi War veteran John Ceepak, the resort town of Sea Haven, N.J., is where he lives and what he protects as one of […]
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BOOKS: Most people don’t realize libraries lend e-books
ST. LOUIS – Most U.S. libraries lend e-books, but that’s news to the general public: Only 22 percent realize the fast-growing digital format is available for free, according to a new survey. And even fewer — 12 percent of e-book readers-have borrowed an e-book from the library in the past year, according to a poll released Friday by the Pew Research Center’s Internet and American Life Project.
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Barney Frank plans role in Maine marriage campaign
Proponents say the outspoken Massachusetts congressman, who’s about to wed an Ogunquit man, will most likely play a behind-the-scenes part.
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Maine drug-abuse panel assembles recommendations
The panel of medical, law enforcement and state officials is looking for solutions as an epidemic of drug store robberies plagues the state.
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Three design dilemmas solved
Home design can be intimidating. From finding furniture for an oddly-shaped room to keeping a space somewhat kid-friendly, there are always design challenges. Today, with some help from our friends at west elm, we’re tackling three of the most common design dilemmas in the home: Small SpacesHow do you make the most of limited square […]