Born in Kenya to Maine parents, Sarah Petrin has spent her life giving back. Now, she hopes to inspire others to do the same.
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Windham Historical Society’s fall festival raises funds to restore old Town Hall
The annual festival saw appearances by local authors, among other vendors and entertainers.
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Local author brings Maine woman’s story to life
University of New England historian Elizabeth DeWolfe’s latest book highlights a story of bravery, infidelity, and female friendships.
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Kennebunkport author to release new crime fiction novel
Set in a town much like Kennebunkport, “Springbrookville” explores the mysterious death of a local entrepreneur.
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Falmouth historian writes tale of mill town youth
The novel tells the story of two childhoods in the fictional Maine town of “Sutton” in the first half of the 20th century.
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Midcoast author promotes her newest book, a poetry collection
Local author and retired educator Helene McGlauflin is celebrating the publication of her third collection of poetry, “Solstice,” with an upcoming book signing and poetry readings. McGlauflin will be at Sherman’s Bookshop in Topsham from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, for a book signing. In December, she will be part of a local author spotlight […]
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Sam Patten: Existing in the gray area of politics and life
While Sam Patten navigates the in-between — of politics, career and finding what he describes as the ending to his life story — he said that his experience can help people can look at the bigger picture of American and global politics, especially when political change is on the horizon.
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Topsham author publishes book on controversial historical manuscript
Pennsylvania-based Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc. has released “Golden Fleece: The Voynich Manuscript and British Intelligence, 1890-1960,” a new book by Topsham resident Robert C. Williams. The Voynich Manuscript resides in a library at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut. No one can read the manuscript, break its cipher or identify its provenance. Nothing like it […]
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Talking ‘Love & Lobsters’ with author Shannon Parker
Are critters and humans so different? It depends on who you ask. As Parker says, just like searching for a cotton candy lobster, whether in a friend or partner, one should wait for that 1 in 100 million catch.
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Exploring mysteries of ‘The Cliffs’ with author J. Courtney Sullivan
Sullivan shares how, much like the art of basket weaving, weaving together loose threads from history can help us better understand the place we call home.