At 5:00 P.M. on Wed. 14 October, at the Wiscasset Public Library, former journalist and newspaperman, author Phil DiVece will talk about his recently released second volume of Wiscasset stories aptly titled: “More Wiscasset and Its Times – Other Stories of Maine’s Prettiest Village.”

Thoroughly researched and illustrated with many rare photographs, this book is a must for Wiscasset residents or anyone who’s ever visited and fell in love with “Maine’s Prettiest Village.” Journey with the author as he explores the remnants of lost industries including a place where shimmering mica was once mined. Hear the story of Lt. E.B. Neal, Civil War hero at the Battle of Fort Butler and learn something about the “other” Wiscasset. If you enjoyed “Wiscasset and Its Times,” you’ll take even greater pleasure in hearing Phil talk about more Wiscasset stories. Phil will have copies of his book avail for purchase at the talk.

After graduating from Colorado State University, Mr. DiVece moved to Wiscasset, Maine, where from 1980 to 1995 he owned and published The Wiscasset Times, a weekly newspaper serving the town. His time with the newspaper and time serving on the Wiscasset Board of Selectmen have helped him continue in his search for stories of historic Wiscasset. Please join us for a fun and interesting look at the village history.

Next in the series will be:

October 21 - Jay Robbins of Lincoln County Historical Association will present “Wiscasset’s Jonathan Williamson - Patriot or Loyalist?”

October 28 - Richard Forrest will discuss shellfish and worm harvesting in Maine.

November 4 - Thomas Block will share his latest book he illustrated “Bear Moonlight Sonata.

All Library programs are free and open to the public.