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As Anne Bradstreet has said, “If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant.” There is nothing like stepping outside on one of those first warm days in March hearing the birds sing and feeling a warm breeze and the sunshine on your face. In reality, it is probably 45 degrees, but…
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The temperature is dropping, the ground is still bare, and there are a lot of school holidays ahead. Here are some ideas from Royal River Books on how to stay warm and cozy and constructive this holiday season. Do a puzzle. We have a great selection of puzzles at the bookstore ranging from 100 pieces…
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I think back to school is a bigger deal for me than it is for my kids. They smile for the camera, faces glowing from running around under the sun all summer, and then jump onto the bus. All day my thoughts go back to school wondering how their first day is going. I wait…
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Join us at: Merrill Memorial Library 215 Main Street Yarmouth, ME on Saturday, August 4th from 3pm to 4:30pm Abdi Iftin is a naturally gifted speaker. His stories have been featured on various radio and television stations; most recently on CNN. Abdi’s story was one of 60 Peabody finalists in 2015. Abdi’s stories are personal…
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As the school year comes to a close, I always look forward to getting the required summer reading lists from the area school. I never fail to discover a fascinating book that would have escaped my notice if it hadn’t been on the list. The summer reading lists for 2018 did not disappoint. Here are…
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