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Books Things To See

Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel

Books – Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel Powell’s World of Books in Portland has “kajillions” of books, but one that’s getting talked about a lot these days is Emily St. John Mandel’s “Station Eleven.” Here is a note from Lizzy, who picks this book as a winner. Staff Pick Station Eleven has that […]

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Outdoor Activities

Sailing the San Juan Islands in Fall

Just because school has started does not mean boating season is over. Far from it! For many sailors, the elements really come together in the fall when the winds pick up, the tourists go away and wildlife comes alive. That is why this is a good time to consider chartering a crewed vessel such as […]

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Books

1939: Hollywood’s ‘Golden Age’

1939: Hollywood’s ‘Golden Age’ “1939” profiles the making of six of the most significant films of 1939: “Gone With the Wind,” “Stagecoach,” “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington,” “The Hound of the Baskervilles,” “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” and “The Wizard of Oz,” covering each film from the origins of the script to the finished film’s […]