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Belfast native published

From the back cover:

“Reporter Sheldon Merrill’s plans for a relaxing three-day weekend are shattered early Friday morning when she awakens to the sound of sirens and the ringing of her telephone. Her newspaper editor tells her to cover the raging fire at a neighboring farm complex, owned by friends who had been the subject of her first agricultural page story. The conflagration takes a devastating toll on the dairy herd, but soon a more grisly discovery is made: that of a woman’s battered body. Murder and arson are terrifying news in the small city of Westburgh, N.Y. But the fatal fire scene is not the only intrigue Sheldon finds herself coping with on a weekend that gives her little peace of mind. Mystery surrounds both the handsome, eccentric benefactor David P. Bradford and his dying sister, Lucille, who makes a shocking confession to Sheldon, accompanied by a plea for help. Just as it appears that life is settling down to normal, Sheldon opens her door to a knock … and faces the murderer.”

A former reporter for The Republican Journal and the Bangor Daily News, Carmelia Howland was not only an agricultural editor herself in the ’70s, but she also served as editor of the St. Lawrence Plaindealer in Canton, N.Y. Later she was appointed director of public relations and publications at New York State’s Canton College, where she served for 12 years before taking early retirement.
Her published works include a 70-year history of Canton College, as well as several articles for U.S. and Canadian magazines.
Upon retirement in 1986, she and her husband, Charles, moved to Belfast, her hometown, where they resided for 10 years.
She is the daughter of Emily Fogg of Belfast and the sister of Timothy Fogg of Union. Currently she lives in Sun City Center, Fla. She not only continues to write, but also enjoys playing and recording organ music.

“Lucille’s Lie” may be ordered on the Web site, www.iuniverse.com/ bookstore or by telephone, toll -free at 877-823-9235.
Other Internet bookstores listing the book are Barnesand Noble.com; Booksamillion.com; Amazon.com; and Borders.com.

15-Minute Performing Arts Festival receives $15,000

BELFAST — Local artists will have an opportunity to work with nationally recognized names in the theater and arts community due to a grant announced recently. The 15-Minute Performing Arts Festival has received a grant from the Wallis Foundation for $15,000. David Stucky, director of development for the festival, said the project was chosen for its arts, education and community development aspects and for its potential for national impact.

Jack Baker, a director with the Wallis Foundation stated, “We hope Belfast, as its art scene continues to expand, will infuse enthusiasm in similar communities around the country to create their own quality theater and arts programs.”

“It is extremely rewarding that the Wallis Foundation recognized the value of bringing together the local arts community with nationally recognized artists,” stated Larraine Brown, the festival’s artistic director. “This is an exciting opportunity to showcase the abilities of writers, performers, directors and theater technicians from the Midcoast area. Also, the support the festival has received from the Wallis Foundation, the Belfast Arts Council and the New Century Community Grant has allowed us to attract the attention and participation of several prominent national artists.”

The 15-Minute Festival takes place at 7 p.m. Aug. 23 and 24 at the National Theater Workshop of the Handicapped, located at 96 Church St. in Belfast. Tickets for either performance may be purchased in Belfast at Fertile Mind Bookshop or at Mr. Paperback; in Blue Hill at the Blue Hill Bookstore; in Searsport at The Talisman; in Camden at Once Upon a Tree; and at Grasshopper shops in Bangor, Rockland, Ellsworth and Stonington. Information about the schedule of events, celebrity involvement and winning plays may be found on the festival’s Web site: www.15minutefestival.com.

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TALK OF THE TOWN: Waldo County Belfast native published From the back cover: “Reporter Sheldon Merrill’s plans for a relaxing three-day weekend are shattered early Friday morning when she awakens to the sound of sirens and the ringing of her telephone. Her newspaper editor tells her to cover the raging fire at a neighboring farm complex, owned by friends who had been the subject of her first agricultural page story. The conflagration takes a devastating toll on the dairy herd, but soon a more grisly discovery is made: that of a woman’s battered body. Murder and arson are terrifying news in the small city of Westburgh, N.Y. But the fatal fire scene is not the only intrigue Sheldon finds herself coping with on a weekend that gives her little peace of mind. Mystery surrounds both the handsome, eccentric benefactor David P. Bradford and his dying sister, Lucille, who makes a shocking confession to Sheldon, accompanied by a plea for help. Just as it appears that life is settling down to normal, Sheldon opens her door to a knock … and faces the murderer.” A former reporter for The Republican Journal and the Bangor Daily News, Carmelia Howland was not only an agricultural editor herself in the ’70s, but she also served as editor of the St. Lawrence Plaindealer in Canton, N.Y. Later she was appointed director of public relations and publications at New York State’s Canton College, where she served for 12 years before taking early retirement. Her published works include a 70-year history of Canton College, as well as several articles for U.S. and Canadian magazines. Upon retirement in 1986, she and her husband, Charles, moved to Belfast, her hometown, where they resided for 10 years. She is the daughter of Emily Fogg of Belfast and the sister of Timothy Fogg of Union. Currently she lives in Sun City Center, Fla. She not only continues to write, but also enjoys playing and recording organ music. “Lucille’s Lie” may be ordered on the Web site, www.iuniverse.com/ bookstore or by telephone, toll -free at 877-823-9235. Other Internet bookstores listing the book are Barnesand Noble.com; Booksamillion.com; Amazon.com; and Borders.com. 15-Minute Performing Arts Festival receives $15,000 BELFAST — Local artists will have an opportunity to work with nationally recognized names in the theater and arts community due to a grant announced recently. The 15-Minute Performing Arts Festival has received a grant from the Wallis Foundation for $15,000. David Stucky, director of development for the festival, said the project was chosen for its arts, education and community development aspects and for its potential for national impact. Jack Baker, a director with the Wallis Foundation stated, “We hope Belfast, as its art scene continues to expand, will infuse enthusiasm in similar communities around the country to create their own quality theater and arts programs.” “It is extremely rewarding that the Wallis Foundation recognized the value of bringing together the local arts community with nationally recognized artists,” stated Larraine Brown, the festival’s artistic director. “This is an exciting opportunity to showcase the abilities of writers, performers, directors and theater technicians from the Midcoast area. Also, the support the festival has received from the Wallis Foundation, the Belfast Arts Council and the New Century Community Grant has allowed us to attract the attention and participation of several prominent national artists.” The 15-Minute Festival takes place at 7 p.m. Aug. 23 and 24 at the National Theater Workshop of the Handicapped, located at 96 Church St. in Belfast. Tickets for either performance may be purchased in Belfast at Fertile Mind Bookshop or at Mr. Paperback; in Blue Hill at the Blue Hill Bookstore; in Searsport at The Talisman; in Camden at Once Upon a Tree; and at Grasshopper shops in Bangor, Rockland, Ellsworth and Stonington. Information about the schedule of events, celebrity involvement and winning plays may be found on the festival’s Web site: www.15minutefestival.com. GET OUTSIDE!: Explore by canoe •Safety tips • Places to paddle • Equipment rentals • Pitch your tent • Take a hike TALK OF THE TOWN: Lincoln County • Waldo County • Knox County OUT AND ABOUT• MOVIE REVIEWS
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