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~Weld Community Book Club Update~
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Book Club/Author Chat is Back! Tonight!
Thursday September 24th @ 6 p.m. "Readers Choice"
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Please join us tonight to share a favorite or memorable book that you've read and we may add it to the list of must reads!
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Thursday October 22 @ 6 p.m. Discussion on "We the Women" by Norah O' Donnell
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Thursday November 19th @ 6 p.m. TBD
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Thursday December 17th @ 6 p.m. Holiday Potluck and Planning Party.
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Book Club/Author Chat is Back! Tonight!
Thursday September 24th @ 6 p.m. "Readers Choice"
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Please join us tonight to share a favorite or memorable book that you've read and we may add it to the list of must reads!
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Thursday October 22 @ 6 p.m. Discussion on "We the Women" by Norah O' Donnell
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Thursday November 19th @ 6 p.m. TBD
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Thursday December 17th @ 6 p.m. Holiday Potluck and Planning Party.
Authors Night was a huge success this year.
Thank You to All the Participants. We couldn't have the event without You!
Thank You the Authors Night Committee.
Thank You to Kawanhee Inn
Thanks to Anyone & Everyone who contributed in Any Way.
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Authors, Artists and Music Fill Historic Weld Town Hall
On August 18, an audience of around 45 people gathered at the historic Weld Town Hall in Weld, Maine, to meet and mingle during the third annual Author Talk and Book Signing, sponsored by the Weld Free Public Library.
One of last year’s most intriguing presenters, Roger Lambert, returned this year to serve as panel moderator.
In addition to the talented Mr. Lambert, a diverse cast of Maine writers gathered to share tales of their writing adventures and wanderings throughout the state and around the world. The evening was wrapped up by the dynamic musical duo of Scott Swan and Alan Collins.
Lambert kicked off the panel by discussing his book, The Great Moose Hunt, and teasing the audience with news that a follow-up is coming soon.
He also took listeners back to the summer of 1966, telling the story of negotiating a DJ contract for eight weeks during July and August with Weld Parents, Teachers and Friends.
Lambert, a member of the High Peaks Alliance, is also a Master Maine Guide.
The second speaker, Dennis Cleasby, is a “one of a kind” resident of Weld and owner and operator of Cathedral Art Gallery.
Dennis is a visual artist, musician, photographer, educator and self-described “global trekker.” Though he is always writing, he is perhaps best known for his biography, Janet Dexter Storer, which he is expanding and hopes to release soon as a new book.
Dennis shared details about his travels throughout the United States and around the world. He also spoke about his political stance during the Vietnam era and his continued work and beliefs as a conscientious objector.
Though appearing as two separate panelists and writing in different genres of Christian literature, Evelyn Grace Berry, aka Lisa-Anne Berry, a Christian romance novelist, and her husband, Tripp Berry, aka “Bob,” a Christian fiction and fantasy writer, were next to speak.
Lisa-Anne is a lifelong Mainer who began writing as a hobby. That hobby soon grew into a career while she homeschooled the couple’s three sons over a 20-year span.
Rising to the National Novel Writing Month challenge one November, she wrote her first novel.
Writing as Evelyn Grace Berry, her romance novels and short stories are set among the western mountains and along the coast of Maine. Under her actual name, Lisa-Anne Berry, she writes about homeschooling and Christian philosophy.
Bob is also a lifelong Mainer. His Christian fiction and fantasy combine action-adventure themes with biblical principles.
He spent more than 30 years as an engineer and consultant before turning his attention to writing.
Bob is the proud author of the seven-book fantasy series War of the Nephilim, as well as numerous short stories exploring tales that draw readers directly into the middle of the conflict.
His nonfiction books focus on helping small businesses succeed.
Lisa-Anne and Bob live in Jay, Maine, with Maddi the dog and Maggie the cat, who definitely have a love/hate relationship.
Elizabeth Boyle, an accomplished journalist and editor of the Weld Observer, brought another perspective to the evening with her extensive background in writing, editing, photography and publishing.
Her long list of accomplishments from her years living away from the area includes photography and photo editing for book and magazine publishers.
In the publishing field, she has managed projects involving such well-known names as Disney, Time Magazine, the Discovery Channel, The New York Times and Reader’s Digest.
On the local scene, Elizabeth has earned high praise from contributors and readers of the Weld Observer for her outstanding and sensitive editing.
In addition to her journalistic skills and publishing background, she is co-inventor of Tweexy, a patented wearable nail polish holder.
The evening’s visit with local lore and perhaps a few soon-to-be legends was wrapped up by the dynamic duo of Scott Swan and Alan Collins of Tumbledown—a name shared with the beautiful mountain that rises over the region.
Scott Swan, better known around Weld as “Joy Swan’s son,” is a singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist specializing in jazz, blues, soul and folk performances.
He studied music and performing arts at the University of Maine at Farmington and holds both a PhD and an MA.
Scott is also an aspiring author, with a forthcoming book entitled Music Is My Vessel.
Swan’s musical collaborator is his lifelong best friend, Alan Collins, himself an excellent guitarist and singer.
From their friendship and easy rapport, it is not difficult to envision the two sitting at the camp Scott’s ancestor built on Webb Lake four generations ago, trading guitar licks and yarns.
Their group’s name, Tumbledown, is an obvious reference to the mountain and region that inspired and molded both the musicians and their music.
Their music can be found on the CD Sail Away, with another release, The Long Road, soon to follow.
As the music of Tumbledown filled the old meeting room of the historic building.
Article & Photos Courtesy of Louie Marin
Thank You to All the Participants. We couldn't have the event without You!
Thank You the Authors Night Committee.
Thank You to Kawanhee Inn
Thanks to Anyone & Everyone who contributed in Any Way.
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Authors, Artists and Music Fill Historic Weld Town Hall
On August 18, an audience of around 45 people gathered at the historic Weld Town Hall in Weld, Maine, to meet and mingle during the third annual Author Talk and Book Signing, sponsored by the Weld Free Public Library.
One of last year’s most intriguing presenters, Roger Lambert, returned this year to serve as panel moderator.
In addition to the talented Mr. Lambert, a diverse cast of Maine writers gathered to share tales of their writing adventures and wanderings throughout the state and around the world. The evening was wrapped up by the dynamic musical duo of Scott Swan and Alan Collins.
Lambert kicked off the panel by discussing his book, The Great Moose Hunt, and teasing the audience with news that a follow-up is coming soon.
He also took listeners back to the summer of 1966, telling the story of negotiating a DJ contract for eight weeks during July and August with Weld Parents, Teachers and Friends.
Lambert, a member of the High Peaks Alliance, is also a Master Maine Guide.
The second speaker, Dennis Cleasby, is a “one of a kind” resident of Weld and owner and operator of Cathedral Art Gallery.
Dennis is a visual artist, musician, photographer, educator and self-described “global trekker.” Though he is always writing, he is perhaps best known for his biography, Janet Dexter Storer, which he is expanding and hopes to release soon as a new book.
Dennis shared details about his travels throughout the United States and around the world. He also spoke about his political stance during the Vietnam era and his continued work and beliefs as a conscientious objector.
Though appearing as two separate panelists and writing in different genres of Christian literature, Evelyn Grace Berry, aka Lisa-Anne Berry, a Christian romance novelist, and her husband, Tripp Berry, aka “Bob,” a Christian fiction and fantasy writer, were next to speak.
Lisa-Anne is a lifelong Mainer who began writing as a hobby. That hobby soon grew into a career while she homeschooled the couple’s three sons over a 20-year span.
Rising to the National Novel Writing Month challenge one November, she wrote her first novel.
Writing as Evelyn Grace Berry, her romance novels and short stories are set among the western mountains and along the coast of Maine. Under her actual name, Lisa-Anne Berry, she writes about homeschooling and Christian philosophy.
Bob is also a lifelong Mainer. His Christian fiction and fantasy combine action-adventure themes with biblical principles.
He spent more than 30 years as an engineer and consultant before turning his attention to writing.
Bob is the proud author of the seven-book fantasy series War of the Nephilim, as well as numerous short stories exploring tales that draw readers directly into the middle of the conflict.
His nonfiction books focus on helping small businesses succeed.
Lisa-Anne and Bob live in Jay, Maine, with Maddi the dog and Maggie the cat, who definitely have a love/hate relationship.
Elizabeth Boyle, an accomplished journalist and editor of the Weld Observer, brought another perspective to the evening with her extensive background in writing, editing, photography and publishing.
Her long list of accomplishments from her years living away from the area includes photography and photo editing for book and magazine publishers.
In the publishing field, she has managed projects involving such well-known names as Disney, Time Magazine, the Discovery Channel, The New York Times and Reader’s Digest.
On the local scene, Elizabeth has earned high praise from contributors and readers of the Weld Observer for her outstanding and sensitive editing.
In addition to her journalistic skills and publishing background, she is co-inventor of Tweexy, a patented wearable nail polish holder.
The evening’s visit with local lore and perhaps a few soon-to-be legends was wrapped up by the dynamic duo of Scott Swan and Alan Collins of Tumbledown—a name shared with the beautiful mountain that rises over the region.
Scott Swan, better known around Weld as “Joy Swan’s son,” is a singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist specializing in jazz, blues, soul and folk performances.
He studied music and performing arts at the University of Maine at Farmington and holds both a PhD and an MA.
Scott is also an aspiring author, with a forthcoming book entitled Music Is My Vessel.
Swan’s musical collaborator is his lifelong best friend, Alan Collins, himself an excellent guitarist and singer.
From their friendship and easy rapport, it is not difficult to envision the two sitting at the camp Scott’s ancestor built on Webb Lake four generations ago, trading guitar licks and yarns.
Their group’s name, Tumbledown, is an obvious reference to the mountain and region that inspired and molded both the musicians and their music.
Their music can be found on the CD Sail Away, with another release, The Long Road, soon to follow.
As the music of Tumbledown filled the old meeting room of the historic building.
Article & Photos Courtesy of Louie Marin
R.I.P, Bob. 🤗
Thank You for your service to the Weld Public Library and Your Service to Our Country.
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Thank You for your service to the Weld Public Library and Your Service to Our Country.
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Robert V. “Bob” Withrow (1939-2026)
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WELD — Robert V. “Bob” Withrow, a man defined by his unwavering integrity, love of hard work, and a lifelong passion for the natural world, passed away on Friday September 11th, 2026.