We often field questions at the bookstore regarding the release dates of series books, particularly ones whose appearance on the horizon is a bit overdue. The world champion in this regard is…
Difficulty and importance often go hand in hand. It’s true of sporting events, of course, but it is also true of interpersonal topics. Consider why the two Dr. Hickeys are so revered…
FARMINGTON – When your bookstore is in an urban center HONONI’s have happened and continue to happen all the time. They are important of course, but unexceptional and a matter of course.…
Maine artist and picture book author/ illustrator Dahlov Ipcar died last Saturday at the age of 99. Her two sons described the day of her death as follows: “Dahlov spent the morning…
It is a fair question. The obvious one I mean. Here it is January 18th and my annual interview with the new Year has not appeared yet. Why? What happened? Until this…
A New Year promises change, and nowhere is change more dynamically an issue than in the static landscape of an OCD sufferer’s mind. It is hard to imagine that the unique potential…
Whether at home or at work, annual tasks that involve organizing and evaluating items with some degree of personal attachment are always soul-testing endeavors. There is a lot of character development and…
As students find themselves navigating a world of unfiltered digital information our dedicated librarians are more essential than ever. By grounding and directing students, as well as supporting teachers, Mt. Blue Regional…
By Kenny Brechner FARMINGTON – W.G. Mallett School’s Prime Time Reading, also known as Jammie Night, continues to be my favorite event of the year. It takes place during Mallet’s Community Book…