Auditions planned in Gardiner

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Published
April 26, 2012

Auditions planned in Gardiner

GARDINER -- The Open Book Players will hold auditions for its spring children's performances of "So, You Want To Be A Princess?" a humorous collection of princess (and prince) stories with comical twists and turns.
Published
April 19, 2012

TRAVELIN’ MAINE(RS): Summer Dreamin’ of family time in Lubec and Campobello Island

Like us, you may enjoy vacationing with your kids, grandkids, and other family members. Last summer, we were blessed to have the following join us for our annual August visit to Campobello and Lubec: daughter Rebekah Smith, son-in-law Patrick Mellor, and our grandsons Addison and Vishal, and our son Joshua Smith and daughter-in-law Kelly. Today, you get their thoughts on this great family vacation spot, and a list of our favorite places there.
Published
April 19, 2012

BOOKS: Anne Tyler’s latest novel a classic mix of author’s themes

When you pick up a novel by Anne Tyler, you can expect certain things. It will be set in Baltimore. It will follow families populated by out-of-step characters ranging from the slightly odd to the wildly eccentric, whose actions, or non-actions, are motivated by a need for love and tangible sense of self; this need is sometimes conscious, sometimes not.
Published
April 19, 2012

BOOKS: Best sellers for the week of April 19

Publishers Weekly best sellers
Published
April 19, 2012

BOOKS: TITANIC — The disaster as seen by witnesses, survivors

Few tragedies have captivated generations like the Titanic. There’s something about the disaster’s enormity and unlikeliness, coupled with the hubris that brought it about and the horrors that came afterward, that have made the Titanic a subject of enduring fascination even 100 years since it sunk in April 1912, killing 1,496 of the 2,208 people aboard.

Published
April 12, 2012

TRAVELIN’ MAINE(RS): SAMOSET RESORT just keeps getting better

Most Mainers have heard of the Samoset Resort in Rockport and many have been there for events or to enjoy the resort’s golf, indoor and outdoor pools, health club, luxurious rooms, exceptionally fine restaurant and the pampering that comes with most resort experiences. But if you haven’t been there lately, you are in for a surprise. A $4-million upgrade included room improvements and an impressive new spa, lounge and restaurant.
Published
April 12, 2012

BUSHNELL ON BOOKS: “Playing With Fire” and “Breakwater”

Tom Lyford has done the Baby Boomer generation a great service. He has put into words all those childhood thoughts, questions and wacky antics the rest of us have always been too scared, or too embarrassed, to admit.
Published
April 12, 2012

BOOKS: Best sellers for the week of April 12

Publishers Weekly best-sellers
Published
April 12, 2012

BOOKS: Library of America plans release of ‘Little House’ books

Laura Ingalls Wilder, who already holds a special place in the hearts of millions of parents and children, soon will be added to the country’s official literary canon.
Published
April 12, 2012

BOOKS: Author/photographer publishes book in support of watershed conservation

Photographer Ann Flewelling of Sedgwick has just released “A Moment of Water: Journey by Maine Watershed” (2012, Threehalf Press). She will launch the book in a program at the Blue Hill Public Library on April 19 at 7 p.m.