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Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist's latest book is set in a fictionalized version of Maine's Malaga Island

Margaret and Robert continue the tale of the default world's war on Malaga Island.See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.

Today's episode touches on a dark period of Maine history. Where the state evicted a peaceful community of islanders from their homes. Unsurprisingly, this is a piece of history that was swept away and forgotten and has resurfaced in recent years. But why was the community evicted? Were they in danger? The answer will not surprise you. Come say hi and ask us questions at homegrownhorrorpod@gmail.com or at instagram @homegrownhorrorpod Sources: Maine Coast Heritage Trust: Malaga Island, Phippsburg The Legacy of Malaga Island and the Limits of Maine's Progressivism by Surya Milner. August 24th, 2020. Catapult Magazine. In Maine, a Hidden History on Malaga Island by Tamara Kerrill. June 4th, 2019. U.S. News and World Report. Inhabited: The Story of Malaga Island by Surya Milner. November 13th, 2020. Bowdoin.edu The Shameful Story of MALAGA Island by William David Barry. November 1980. Down East: The Magazine of Maine. Exhibit article about Malaga Island from the Main State Museum. mainestatemuseum.org Malaga Island: How to rectify a racist past by Colleen McKown and Josh Robin. September 26th, 2021. Spectrum News. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hghpod/support

Paul Harding says it's no accident that the residents of the small interracial community he imagined for his new book are uprooted from their island home at the same time as the first International Eugenics Congress was being held in London. In fact, learning about the conference inspired him to write his book. The seeds of “This Other Eden” are planted in the true story of Malaga Island, an isolated island off the coast of Maine that was one of the first racially integrated towns in the northeastern United States. Populated by Native Americans, freed slaves and European Americans, the inhabitants led a sheltered — some would say naïve — life, unaware of the uniqueness of their situation. Their community was shattered in 1911, when Maine government officials inspected the island and found the mixed races offensive. All 47 residents of Malaga were evicted, and some were rehoused in institutions for the "feeble-minded." Maine publicly apologized for this deed in 2010. But the real-life story inspired Harding to imagine what it would have been like for the inhabitants to be displaced from their own private Eden, even as the world debated how to cull the weak from the herd, and who is worthy of salvation. Displacement is an archetype, Harding told MPR News host Kerri Miller on this week's Big Books and Bold Ideas. The Israelites were forced out of Egypt, humanity out of the Garden of Eden. “It's essentially human,” he says, “as old as humanity but also as contemporary as this morning.” Who gets to decide the norms? If some groups live on the margins, who set the boundaries? Don't miss this thoughtful and introspective conversation. Guests: Paul Harding is the author of the Pulitzer Prize–winning “Tinkers.” He is director of the MFA in Creative Writing & Literature at Stony Brook University, and lives on Long Island, New York. His new novel is “This Other Eden.” To listen to the full conversation you can use the audio player above. Subscribe to the MPR News with Kerri Miller podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or RSS. Subscribe to the Thread newsletter for the latest book and author news and must-read recommendations.

Ben talks with journalist, storyteller and musician Samuel James about his podcast “99 Years“, which he describes as a Black exploration of the deliberate creation of the whitest state in the nation. They talk about the erasure of Black history from Maine, Portland’s Charter Commission, Malaga Island, and Maine’s history of racist place names. Cate…

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Paul Harding's new novel “This Other Eden” is inspired by the true story of Malaga Island, an isolated island off the coast of Maine that became one of the first racially integrated towns in the Northeast. Harding is the author of “Tinkers” and “Enon.”

From the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Tinkers, a novel inspired by the true story of Malaga Island, an isolated island off the coast of Maine that became one of the first racially integrated towns in the Northeast.In 1792, formerly enslaved Benjamin Honey and his Irish wife, Patience, discover an island where they can make a life together. Over a century later, the Honeys' descendants and a diverse group of neighbors are desperately poor, isolated, and often hungry, but nevertheless protected from the hostility awaiting them on the mainland.During the tumultuous summer of 1912, Matthew Diamond, a retired, idealistic but prejudiced schoolteacher-turned-missionary, disrupts the community's fragile balance through his efforts to educate its children. His presence attracts the attention of authorities on the mainland who, under the influence of the eugenics-thinking popular among progressives of the day, decide to forcibly evacuate the island, institutionalize its residents, and develop the island as a vacation destination. Beginning with a hurricane flood reminiscent of the story of Noah's Ark, the novel ends with yet another Ark.In prose of breathtaking beauty and power, Paul Harding brings to life an unforgettable cast of characters: Iris and Violet McDermott, sisters raising three orphaned Penobscot children; Theophilus and Candace Larks and their brood of vagabond children; the prophetic Zachary Hand to God Proverbs, a Civil War veteran who lives in a hollow tree; and more. A spellbinding story of resistance and survival, This Other Eden is an enduring testament to the struggle to preserve human dignity in the face of intolerance and injustice.Buy the book from Wellington Square Bookshop - ​https://wellingtonsquarebooks.indiecommerce.com/book/9781324036296

Our guest this month on Conversations from the Pointed Firs is Julia Bouwsma, poet laureate of Maine and author of “Midden”, an award-winning collection of poems published by Fordham University Press in 2018, an intimate and raw set of poems addressing a dark and important piece of Maine history that transpired on Malaga Island in Casco Bay in 1912.

Host: Peter Neill Producer: Trisha Badger Music by Casey Neill Conversations from the Pointed Firs: A monthly series with Maine-connected authors and artists about new books and creative projects that invoke the spirit of Maine, its history, its ecology, its culture, and its contribution to community and quality of life. The guest for this month is Julia Bouwsma, poet laureate of Maine and author of “Midden”, an award-winning collection of poems published by Fordham University Press in 2018, an intimate and raw set of poems addressing a dark and important piece of Maine history that transpired on Malaga Island in Casco Bay in 1912. Key Discussion Points: -racism -forcible eviction -Maine islands -Casco Bay -Maine poetry -poet laureate -collection of poems About the host: Peter Neill is founder and director of the World Ocean Observatory, a web-based place of exchange for information and educational services about the health of the ocean. In 1972, he founded Leete's Island Books, a small publishing house specializing in literary reprints, the essay, photography, the environment, and profiles of indigenous healers and practitioners of complimentary medicine around the world. He holds a profound interest in Maine, its history, its people, its culture, and its contribution to community and quality of life. The post Conversations from the Pointed Firs 5/6/22: Julia Bouwsma- Poet Laureate of Maine and author of “Midden” first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

As someone who prides herself on being a try-er of all things (and mistress of none), I'm fired up to bring you today's guest, Alice Bean Andrenyak of Alice's Awesome Adventures. Because Alice not only tries it all, she masters it all, and then finds 10 people to teach it to!There's really not much that falls outside the guardrails of Alice's power alley. She's a Maine Master Guide, which means she is a registered guide in all areas that Inland Fish and Wildlife oversees (sea kayaking, hunting, fishing, and general recreation). She served on the board of examiners for Maine Guide licensing. She's a firearms instructor. She's got some serious chef skills.Basically, if it's possible to do it in Maine, Alice can teach you how, bring you to a great place to do it, and give you a history lesson on the drive over.Alice and I talk about the challenges of solopreneurship, how Maine tourism continues to evolve, what makes turkey vultures cool, and why she just can't say NO when faced with a new opportunity or new activity to master.Check out all of Alice's tour and guiding offerings and all the wonderful links and resources she's curated for curious travelers at AMaineGuide.com, and follow her awesome adventures on Facebook and Instagram.And if you want to check out Malaga Island this summer with Alice, let me know on Instagram or Facebook, or come over to the Guides Gone Wild website and drop me a line - I'd love to pull together a trip with whoever is interested!More links from our chat:AMaineGuide.comAlice's Awesome Adventures on Facebook, InstagramMaine Guide Q&A with Guides Gone Wild (featuring Alice's student Travis!)How to identify a turkey vultureMalaga IslandMaine Coast Heritage TrustWhat is mignonette?What are periwinkles?Maine Oyster TrailCoastal Maine Botanical GardensPeaks to PortlandAs always, special thanks to founding sponsor Evans Notch Lodge!

Susan Collins may have said that she doesn't think systematic racism exists in Maine, but she is very wrong. Delve into the history of this peaceful, interracial fishing village and steps taken to erase them.  You can find all sources and transcripts of each episode on PineTreePodcasts.com and click on Vacationland at the top of the page.  Music is by lurker at lurker.bandcamp.com. And follow Vacationland on Twitter and Instagram @VacationlandPod

Episode 77: In Casco Bay, off the coast of Southern Maine, sits a tiny hunk of rock, and though it’s only .06 square miles, Malaga Island holds a terrible secret.

The beauty of Harbor Island shrouds the secrets of a dark history.

Based on its location, Maine has been a prime spot for explorers. There are 4600 islands off the coast of Maine and each of these islands has its own unique history. Some of that history is tragic and it is these grievous stories that seem to have led to some haunting experiences. Outer Heron Island reportedly has buried treasure, a haunted cave and apparitions on the beach. There is Jewell Island with its residual ghost soldiers and stories of buried treasure. Boon Island has its very own haunted lighthouse. Long Island has its phantom ghost ship and crew. And listener Katrina Ray-Saulis joins me to share a mostly unknown history about Malaga Island that highlights the racism that led to some cruel treatment and ultimately some haunting activity. Join me as we explore the Haunted Islands of Maine! The Moment in Oddity was suggested by Susan Elizabeth Whigham and features Why Does Dracula Wear a Tuxedo and This Month in History features the Confederates destroy the Merrimac to prevent its capture. Check out the website: http://historygoesbump.com Show notes can be found here: https://historygoesbump.blogspot.com/2018/05/ep-260-haunted-islands-of-maine.html Become an Executive Producer: http://patreon.com/historygoesbump Music: Vanishing from http://purple-planet.com (Moment in Oddity) In Your Arms by Kevin MacLeod http://incompetech.com (This Month in History) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ All other music licensing: PODCASTMUSIC.COM License Synchronization, Mechanical, Master Use and Performance Direct License for a Single Podcast Series under current monthly subscription.

In 1912, the state of Maine bought Malaga Island and evicted its mixed-race residents, placing eight of them — an entire family — in the Maine School for the Feeble-Minded and casting the rest adrift, some with tragic results. The move came after a several years of denigration of the people of the island by […]

In 1912, the state of Maine bought Malaga Island and evicted its mixed-race residents, placing eight of them — an entire family — in the Maine School for the Feeble-Minded and casting the rest adrift, some with tragic results. The move came after a several years of denigration of the people of the island by […]