It’s Midcoast Maine in midwinter, and at last, there is time to slow down a bit: to read, visit, reflect and enjoy. Perfect timing for Heartwood Regional Theater Company’s, two poignant,…

Captain Mark Colby has taught in a one-room school, consisting of eight students in eight different grades, worked as a supply boat captain in Nigeria, written feature pieces published in Maine…

Two books crossed my sleepless eyelids over the past week or so, one a 1984 rerun for the Internet age, the other a fascinating and deftly written biography. One I can recommend, the other only…

Katheryn Kiden has always been a storyteller, according to her mother, Julie Coffin of Boothbay. Sometimes her stories could have gotten her family into trouble.

“When she was 10, Katheryn's…

Forget everything you thought you knew about Boothbay Harbor, and discover a story of intrigue, romance, music and murder.

Seldom does a story speak to the people of the Boothbay region like…

One of the times I really look forward to during the Christmas season is sitting down during the peaceful hours, after everything is wrapped up, to a cup…

The second edition of Tom Verde's “Maine Ghosts and Legends” was published last week. This new volume includes five new stories of otherworldly encounters throughout the state, including one about…

The Skidompha Secondhand Book Shop in Damariscotta will hold its annual fall half-price sale from Wednesday, Oct. 30 through Saturday, Nov. 2.…

Colum McCann is an Irish writer, born in Dublin, who has achieved international recognition for his previous work: In 2003 he was named Esquire magazine’s Writer of the Year, and is a winner of…

John VanOrsdell, 80, of Boothbay, now a resident of St. Andrews Village, invited family, friends and his publisher to the Village for the unveiling of his first science fiction novel, “Angelesis…

Little Beaver was lonely and began to cry. Then, from across the pond he heard someone else crying. This began his adventure to discover new friends and Echo.

The picture book, “Little…

Libraries aren't going away; they're leading the way.

Wiscasset Public Library's director Pam Dunning made that point to guests at a Wiscasset Area Chamber of…

Patten Free Library will celebrate Teen Read Week (October 13-19) with special events and programs aimed at encouraging teens from throughout the library service area to get to know their library…

Maine State Library Outreach Services has launched an app for the “Braille and Talking-Book” program.

People who are registered with the program, which is administered by the National…

The Marston House in Wiscasset will be hosting a book signing with Joan Osofsky, the author of “Love Where You Live.”

Benediction is defined by Merriam-Webster as a blessing, from the Latin benedicere, to praise or speak well. In its formal exercise it takes place in a church setting, as an official part of the…

Some of local history’s mysteries may be revealed when the Lady in the Red Cloak visits the October 5 meeting of Maine Media Women. The meeting will…

Patten Free Library invites all middle school girls living in the library service area or attending an RSU 1 school to join (and create a name for) a new book group.

Summer has come to Busman's Harbor, Maine, and tourists are lining up for a taste of authentic New England seafood, courtesy of the Snowden Family Clambake Company. But there's…

Ahh, to live on Sheepskerry Island with the Fairy Bell Sisters, Clara, Rosy, Golden, Sylva and baby Squeak. To spend your days in fairy lessons (magic, flying at night and troll tracks, to name a…

Wiscasset Primary School teachers Donna Footer, left, and Tracy Jackson, center, along with trusty sidekick Corey Campbell, entertained young readers at the…

A.J. Campbell's novels are far from normal. A renowned fishermen, a Roman reenactor, and a self described “history nut,” Campbell is as unique as his own brand of…

Have you had enough of Twilight/zombie/vampire fare? Read no more.

Can’t get enough of the dystopian genre? Read on.

Actually, Justin Cronin’s trilogy (yes, we’re talking three sizable…

Lincoln Arts Festival’s Jazz weekend continues at 10 a.m., Sunday morning, July 21 at the Congregational Church of Boothbay Harbor.…

The Children’s Room has received a Books For Children program grant from the Libri Foundation. The grant is given to small rural public libraries and the Wiscasset Public Library…

How well do you know Abraham Lincoln? Yes, he was the 16th president of the United States. Known as “Honest Abe” and the “Great Emancipator,” he is credited with freeing the slaves…

With waist-long gray hair, large brown eyes, flowing skirts and dresses, and a soothing voice, Andrea Goodman has your attention before you know who she is.

Local artists June and Bob Rose wrote their first children's book in an unusual manner: by yelling at one another from separate rooms.  

For anyone…

Does Daisy the pig like to read? You can find out on Saturday, July 13 at the ninth annual Books in Boothbay: Maine’s Summer Book Fair. The fair is being held at the Boothbay Railway Village from…

You may wonder how people who work at a newspaper find time to read for fun, but it can be done. To add to your summer reading list, here are several choices from our staff.…

The Skidompha Secondhand Book Shop in Damariscotta, which is usually closed on Sundays, is now open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Sunday in July and August.

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PublishAmerica is proud to present “Our New Garden” by Sarah Brewer. Illustrations for this delightful children’s book were provided by Sarah and Dean…

Historian Milton Van Vlack has been on a not-so-secret mission for 50-plus years: bring the truth about Silas Deane's life and activities during the Revolutionary War to light and…

The Children’s Room of the Wiscasset Public Library is offering many opportunities to the area young readers this summer. Along with a full Summer Reading Program, the Children’s…

Most children dig dinosaurs. And most children know more about dinosaurs than most adults do. On Thursday, June 27, at 10:30 a.m. at the Wiscasset Public Library, children and…

British author Julian Barnes has written a book that feels like a conversation with a friend you haven’t seen in a long, long while. He’s sitting in the chair opposite you sharing…

Each year local libraries schedule a program to encourage the community’s young readers to continue their reading during summer vacation. This year’s Summer Reading Program (SRP),…

Have you met Pete the Cat? If not, you should! Pete is an easy going, happy going blue cat created by James Dean, not the famous actor by that name. Pete’s Dean is a former…

A brisk wind stirs white caps on the Sheepscot River and sweeps over the steep hill, rattling the 200-year-old windows in their frames as mystery author Lea Wait sips tea, waiting…

On Thursday, March 28, Maine Maritime Museum will host the second annual “Voices of the Sea: The Poetry and Song of Maine’s Fishermen and Those Who Work on the Water” at DiMillo’s…

Edgecomb resident and author of two children’s books, Tammy L.R. Meserve, will be reading bedtime stories at the Edgecomb Eddy School’s annual Spring Book Fair…

David Mitchell is an award-winning British writer who has been hailed as one of the most imaginative and dexterous novelists of our time.  

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Dr. Seuss was celebrated during the last few weeks during Story Time at in the Children’s Room of the Wiscasset Public Library. Children, as well as, adults…

As I was summarizing the plot of Dave Egger’s latest work of fiction, “A Hologram for the King” to my wife, she said, “Oh, it sounds like a 21st century ‘Death…

The Wiscasset Public Library Children’s Room is pleased to have two area residents coming to the Library on March 6 and 20 to present their new book, “Messageof…

Jewelry and fashion are the subjects of the new book by Christine Peters Hamilton entitled “Artist and Collector.” Hamilton is the artist and Linda Patrick the…

Lincoln County's Hooked on Reading Roundtable Discussion Group will be gathering at Spectrum Generations Coastal Community Center, 521 Main Street in…

No, it is not a beaver – it’s a groundhog! This mistaken identity issue popped up at Story Time this past week when youngsters and their mothers mistook the…

United Way’s Success By 6 is seeking volunteers who want to read with children on Friday, March 1 as part of the 14th Annual Community Read Aloud.

History buffs do not have to look very hard to find information about Wiscasset, but a new book of stories just out may be a welcome addition to every…