Historical Image:
U.S. Army unit on Walker Memorial Library steps, Westbrook, 1917
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A unit of World War I U.S. Army soldiers assembles on the front steps of the Walker Memorial Library in 1917. Westbrook lost 19 of the 398 men who served. Zoom in on their faces to see just how young some of these young men really were.
The 100th anniversary of the Great War begins next year. We are marking the occasion early with Thursday's noontime book talk. Read on for details.
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Thursday, September 19, 12:00pm
Book Event: The Last of the Doughboys
Speaker: Richard Rubin
2014 marks the beginning of the World War I centennial. Join us for a talk about this sometimes overlooked war and the men who served in it by Richard Rubin, author of the acclaimed The Last of the Doughboys: The Forgotten Generation and Their Forgotten World. Details online.
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Thursday, September 26, 7:00pm
Maine's Heirloom Apples: An Evening with Pomologist John Bunker
Join us for this informative and delicious program about Maine's heirloom apple varieties with John Bunker, of Fedco Trees in Clinton. John will talk about the history of Maine apples and orchards, as well as the value and challenge of reintroducing and cultivating rare heirlooms. You'll also hear about Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA) in Unity, which houses the only collection of apple varieties originating in Maine, and how you can get involved in the project. If you have apples to identify, bring them along. An apple tasting of rare Maine varieties will follow the talk. Details online.
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