Ashley Forshaw is every English teacher’s dream. “Grammar is important,” Forshaw of Lewiston said. “And I think it should be used well.” Forshaw is 17, lives in Lewiston and loves to read and write. “She reads, reads, reads a lot,” Forshaw’s mother, Kim Harding, said. “If I had to punish her, which never happens, her […]
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Outdoors in Maine: Smith’s new book a joyful, enlightening read
Although this is a book review, it is not a conventional one where you simply exclaim and gush and excerpt many pithy passages, or toss about superlatives like “engaging, compelling and riveting.” No, this is moremy recollections about the author of a new Maine book and some thoughts about this dry, witty man and what […]
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Monmouth Museum takes orders for Thanksgiving goodies
MONMOUTH — The Monmouth Museum is taking orders for the following sumptuous holiday delights: Cornbread; gluten-free cornbread with nuts and cranberries; cranberry-orange bread; pumpkin bread — plain, with raisins or with nuts; date and nut bread; apple bread — with chocolate chips or with nuts; pecan pie; sweet potato pie and custard pie. All breads […]
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‘Chainsaw Massacre’ villain, Maine resident Gunnar Hansen sets record straight in new book
“CHAIN SAW CONFIDENTIAL: HOW WE MADE THE WORLD’S MOST NOTORIOUS HORROR MOVIE,” by Gunnar Hansen, October 2013, Chronicle Books, 240 pages, 16-page full-color insert, hardcover, $24.95. A terrifying tale of murder and insanity, “Texas Chainsaw Massacre” has been revisited, remastered and most recently, filmed in 3D. Yet there’s nothing quite like the first time a […]
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Coupon book to support Casco Public Library
CASCO — Casco Public Library has been hard at work on their annual Coupon Book, producing a high-quality collection of savings to favorite local shops. From now through June 2014, the library is selling the coupon book for $10 each. The book will support the library and help stimulate the local economy. Shopping locally keeps […]
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Bates College names associate vice president and chief diversity officer
LEWISTON — Crystal Ann Williams of Reed College in Portland, Ore., has been named associate vice president and chief diversity officer at Bates College, effective Nov. 4. Williams will oversee the Office of Equity and Diversity and the Office of Intercultural Education, and will serve as a member of the president’s senior staff. Currently dean […]
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Outdoors in Maine: Two books to battle the summer doldrums
Summer, especially during the August doldrums, is a good time to kick back with a good book. For any outdoor-minded person, here are two new books, written by Maine authors, that I have thoroughly enjoyed. The first is “Massacre Pond” by Paul Doiron. (Minotaur Books, $24.95). The editor of Downeast magazine, Doiron is a relatively […]