Amanda Gorman’s poem for Biden’s inauguration banned by Florida school

While book bans are not new, they are happening much more frequently, especially in Florida – where Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis has championed policies that allow the censorship of books.

‘Bookey Readings’ poetry series features Pondtown Poets

Brunswick celebrates 12th annual Poem in Your Pocket Day

Brunswick businesses are encouraging people to pick up poems for the town's annual Poem in Your Pocket Day on April 27.

Maine poet Richard Blanco among arts luminaries honored by Biden

The Maine poet and author receives a National Humanities Medal at a White House ceremony.

Gov. Mills pushes the power of poems – and writes them, too

As governor, Janet Mills served on a committee that selected the state’s current poet laureate, Julia Bouwsma, and she restored poetry to inaugurations.

Read a few poems Gov. Mills wrote over the years

Maine’s Democratic Gov. Janet Mills says poems 'elevate our soul.'

Brunswick celebrates ‘rockstar’ poet after pandemic hiatus

Brunswick's annual Longfellow Days returns in February after a 2-year hiatus, offering locals the chance to celebrate one of the Midcoast's most influential figures and to enjoy contemporary poetry.

Local poet publishes ‘musical’ translations of Rainer Maria Rilke’s best work

Poem winner for December’s poetry contest is: Richard Bartholomew Stockwell

Maine’s sixth poet laureate is a library director in Kingfield

Julia Bouwsma, Maine's sixth poet laureate, talks about her love of poetry and her goal to increase its accessibility.