Gilford Library Assistant Abi Maxwell's debut book, Lake People, is making a splash
GILFORD — Called inventive, wonderfully strange, and genuinely enchanting, part-time Gilford Library Assistant Abi Maxwell's debut book, Lake People, is already making a splash with reviewers and readers alike.
Published by Knopf, the synopsis reads; "Set in a small New Hampshire town, Lake People tells the story of crisscrossing lives as Alice Thornton, given up for adoption as a baby, searches for the truth about her own life. As Alice edges ever closer to her past, Lake People beautifully evokes the interweaving of family history and individual fate, and the intangible connections we feel to the place where we were born."
Abi's much anticipated first book was released on February, 19 and the Library kicked off the release with an evening Launch Party.
It was standing room only as Abi read an excerpt of her book and autographed copies. Over 80 people turned out in support of Abi at the first stop on her book tour. Abi will be reading all around New England as part of the Lake People tour.
Check out her tour stops, and read more about her riveting debut novel online at www.randomhouse.com/book/220564/lake-people-by-abi-maxwell.
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More than 80 people turned out at a Launch Party for Gilford Library Assistant Abi Maxwell's debut book, Lake People. (Courtesy photo)
Published by Knopf, the synopsis reads; "Set in a small New Hampshire town, Lake People tells the story of crisscrossing lives as Alice Thornton, given up for adoption as a baby, searches for the truth about her own life. As Alice edges ever closer to her past, Lake People beautifully evokes the interweaving of family history and individual fate, and the intangible connections we feel to the place where we were born."
Abi's much anticipated first book was released on February, 19 and the Library kicked off the release with an evening Launch Party.
It was standing room only as Abi read an excerpt of her book and autographed copies. Over 80 people turned out in support of Abi at the first stop on her book tour. Abi will be reading all around New England as part of the Lake People tour.
Check out her tour stops, and read more about her riveting debut novel online at www.randomhouse.com/book/220564/lake-people-by-abi-maxwell.
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More than 80 people turned out at a Launch Party for Gilford Library Assistant Abi Maxwell's debut book, Lake People. (Courtesy photo)
Last Updated on Tuesday, 05 March 2013 23:17
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A 107: Program on Strokes, Stroke Prevention for Belknap Committee on Aging
GILFORD — Belknap County Area Committee on Aging will host Mark LeBlanc, RN from HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital on Friday, March 8 at 10 a.m. He will speak about Strokes and Stroke Prevention and also we will be discussing exercising to build bone strength and flexibility – 2 things that are extremely important for all ages.
The Belknap County Area Committee on Aging meetings start at 10 a.m., the second Friday of each month. The committee meets in the Wesley Woods Community Room off Rte. 11A, behind the First United Methodist Church in Gilford. All are welcome.
For more information contact Stace Dicker-Hendricks at 528-2555 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Carrie Chandler at 279-8111 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
The Belknap County Area Committee on Aging meetings start at 10 a.m., the second Friday of each month. The committee meets in the Wesley Woods Community Room off Rte. 11A, behind the First United Methodist Church in Gilford. All are welcome.
For more information contact Stace Dicker-Hendricks at 528-2555 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Carrie Chandler at 279-8111 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Last Updated on Tuesday, 05 March 2013 01:22
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A 184: Media Exposure is Key to Success Women Business Leaders Told
BEDFORD — Getting the attention of the media community is key to the success of a small business with a limited budget.
To help women business owners craft compelling press releases, prepare for media coverage and grabbing an editor's attention, Women Inspiring Women is hosting a Making the Most of Your Media Moments workshop on Friday, March 8. The workshop will have three sessions beginning with "Marriage and the Media – Creating the Perfect Relationship" which is being led by the wife-husband team of Tammy Boucher of Boucher Public Relations and Steve Boucher of Southern NH University.
Following them will be the dynamic co-owners of Epiphanies, Inc., Allen and Lani Voivod, who will lead a hands-on press release creation session and then Matt Mowry, Editor of Business NH Magazine sharing tips for getting the attention of an editor.
The workshop takes place at SERESC Conference and Training Center at 29 Commerce Drive in Bedford, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Early registration is $38 for members and $48 for non-members. Attendees can bring an additional guest for $20. Reservations can be made at wiwnh.com. The WIW entrepreneurial series is sponsored by Centrix Bank.
To help women business owners craft compelling press releases, prepare for media coverage and grabbing an editor's attention, Women Inspiring Women is hosting a Making the Most of Your Media Moments workshop on Friday, March 8. The workshop will have three sessions beginning with "Marriage and the Media – Creating the Perfect Relationship" which is being led by the wife-husband team of Tammy Boucher of Boucher Public Relations and Steve Boucher of Southern NH University.
Following them will be the dynamic co-owners of Epiphanies, Inc., Allen and Lani Voivod, who will lead a hands-on press release creation session and then Matt Mowry, Editor of Business NH Magazine sharing tips for getting the attention of an editor.
The workshop takes place at SERESC Conference and Training Center at 29 Commerce Drive in Bedford, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Early registration is $38 for members and $48 for non-members. Attendees can bring an additional guest for $20. Reservations can be made at wiwnh.com. The WIW entrepreneurial series is sponsored by Centrix Bank.
Last Updated on Tuesday, 05 March 2013 01:17
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Lakes Region Babe Ruth Skill Sessions Offered
MOULTONBOROUGH — Lakes Region Babe Ruth Skill Sessions are being offered starting tonight at 5 p.m. at the Moultonborough Central School gym.
Other sessions will be held Thursday, March 7 at the Inter-Lakes High School gym, Tuesday, March 12 at the Moultonborough Central School gym and Thursday, March 14 at the Inter-Lakes High School gym.
The same schedule will be followed each night with Farm League (ages 6-8) running from 5-6 p.m. and
Minor and Major League (ages9-12) from 6-7:30 p.m.
For general league info go to www.lakesregioncr.baberuthonline.com or contact Jim Sheehan, League President at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Deb Tolman, League Rep/Administrator at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Other sessions will be held Thursday, March 7 at the Inter-Lakes High School gym, Tuesday, March 12 at the Moultonborough Central School gym and Thursday, March 14 at the Inter-Lakes High School gym.
The same schedule will be followed each night with Farm League (ages 6-8) running from 5-6 p.m. and
Minor and Major League (ages9-12) from 6-7:30 p.m.
For general league info go to www.lakesregioncr.baberuthonline.com or contact Jim Sheehan, League President at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Deb Tolman, League Rep/Administrator at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Last Updated on Tuesday, 05 March 2013 01:13
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