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The radical spirit of ’75 is alive and well with the relaunch of Littoral Books

The radical spirit of ’75 is alive and well with the relaunch of Littoral Books

Once a feminist press of gritty old Portland, the small publishing house returns with a more inclusive mission.

Maine LiteratureBob KeyesSeptember 16, 2018Littoral Books, Marcia Brown, Agnes Bushell, Maine Attorney General Janet Mills, Janet Mills

Maine’s ‘persistent’ legacy of poetry continues as strong as ever

Maine’s ‘persistent’ legacy of poetry continues as strong as ever

The state's new poet laureate hopes to slow down people's lives long enough to help them appreciate a few quiet words.

Arts & Culture, Maine Literature, About A PlaceBob KeyesApril 3, 2016Poetry, Maine Poet Laureate, Stu Kestenbaum, Wesley McNair, Maine Writers and Publishers Alliance, Megan Grumbling, Richard Foerster, National Endowment for the Arts

Monica Wood keeps it close to home

Monica Wood keeps it close to home

Portland writer finds her niche writing about what she knows – Maine.

Maine Literature, About A Place, Arts & CultureBob KeyesMay 11, 2014Monica Wood, Any Bitter Thing, When We Were the Kennedys