Did you not get enough sun this summer? Sedgwick photographer Gary Harmatz, who divides his time between homes in Maine and Los Angeles, will show photos from his world travels and subjects ranging from orangutans in the rain forests of Borneo or to the frozen north to capture images of polar bears and baby harp …
DEER ISLE — Six years ago, he essentially got booed off the stage. Last week, Chris Hedges received a standing ovation. But his message was the same: the United States is well down the road to perdition. Hedges, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist with family roots in Maine, spoke about his latest book, “Empire of …
ELLSWORTH — A Stonington summer resident has recently released a cookbook — “Cookie Swap: Creative Treats to Share Throughout the Year.” “The whole premise is basically that we spend most of our year’s worth of time baking during the holiday season when we’re already strapped for time, so why not share the wealth?” said Julia …
Hancock author Sanford Phippen, some of whose books include “The Police Know Everything” and “The Kitchen Boy,” will kick off “Maine Authors: How We Do It!” from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, at the Winter Harbor Library. The free weekly series, running through Oct. 24, features Maine writers reading, signing books and answering …
MOUNT DESERT — Noted author and former journalist Elizabeth Flock will speak about her novels and participate in a booksigning on Wednesday, Aug. 19, beginning at 7 p.m. at the Northeast Harbor Library. Ms. Flock, reported for Time and People magazines before becoming an on-air correspondent for CBS News. Her acclaimed debut novel, “But Inside …
MOUNT DESERT — The Redfield Artisans gallery in Northeast Harbor is hosting a new exhibition, “Maine Coastal Views (1880-1980) through Saturday, Aug. 22. “The coast of Maine has long attracted tourists and artists drawn to the drama of the ocean and the beauty and safety of the harbors,” said gallery owner Rita Redfield. Her …
CASTINE — Photographer Patrisha McLean’s book, “Maine Street: Faces and Stories from a Small Town,” is the literary version of people watching. “Maine Street: Faces and Stories from a Small Town,” by Patrisha McLean, Down East. 111 pages. Hardback. $24.95. Each page offers a new face. Better yet, there’s a story to go along with …
SULLIVAN — In what might seem like a contradiction in terms, Leila Saad is an intellectual and a fashion maven. Not only does the Sumner Memorial High School senior love spending time poring over glossy magazines looking at the latest in clothing and accessories, she also thinks about the larger implications. “I love fashion and fashion …
