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A new stamp honors Maine writer Sarah Orne Jewett

The South Berwick native is best known for her 1896 novel ‘The Country of the Pointed Firs.’

by Dave Canarie October 29, 2025October 29, 2025

Retired Yankee Magazine editor Mel Allen’s ‘Here in New England’ gathers 45 stories of altruism, hard work and resilience.

Here are the week’s top-selling fiction and nonfiction books at Nonesuch Books & More in South Portland.

Applications for the 5-year position, which now comes with a $5,000 stipend, are open through Dec. 5.

by Amy MacDonald October 22, 2025October 24, 2025

It’s a genius idea, and the text by King and illustrations by Sendak offer some marvelous moments — but also some flaws.

Maine poems edited and introduced by Megan Grumbling.

Here are the week’s top-selling fiction and nonfiction books at Longfellow Books in Portland.

by Mark Athitakis Special to The Washington Post October 22, 2025October 23, 2025

The author of books such as ‘The Orchid Thief’ and ‘The Library Book’ delves into her own life story in ‘Joyride.’

The money will help fund a sound booth and podcasting equipment in this special research room at the Portland Public Library.

Here are the week’s top-selling fiction and nonfiction books at Nonesuch Books & More in South Portland.