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Publishing & Books: Thompson Free Library’s Friends group is bringing back its Ten Cent Book Sale (June 18–20), with proceeds funding children’s books and programming. Book Culture & Community: Belfast’s libraries are also in the sale mood, with a giant book sale and a free informal appraisal event at a local library. Book-to-screen Buzz: Netflix’s Bridgerton keeps dominating conversation—season 4 part 2 is set to deepen the Benedict-and-Sophie workplace romance, while season 5 is already locked in with a Francesca/Michaela sapphic lead storyline. Design & Lifestyle Books: Diane Keaton’s “Pinterest house” is back on the market for millions, tied to her design book “The House That Pinterest Built.” Global Nonfiction: A new history spotlight lands on George Forster in Andrea Wulf’s The Traveller, reframing the explorer as a champion of equality and freedom. Tech & Media: A leaked email claims Xbox layoffs next month, adding pressure to an already shifting gaming industry.

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Giant book sale, free informal appraisal event at Belfast library

Penobscot Bay Pilot - Maine |

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Penobscot Bay Pilot

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Owned By	Tandy Family through Maine-OK Enterprises
Year Founded	1984
Website	https://www.penbaypilot.com/
Domain Registration Year	2012
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Maine, Camden
Owner Country	United States

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This 'Looney Tunes' Market Calls For Second-Order Thinking: Here Are My Thoughts

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Seeking Alpha

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Owned By	David Jackson through Seeking Alpha Ltd.
Year Founded	2004
Website	seekingalpha.com
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Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, New York, New York
Owner Country	Israel

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My friend says this is the best cheap share in the market. Is he correct?

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The Motley Fool

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Owned By	Tom & David Gardner through The Motley Fool Holdings, Inc.
Year Founded	1993
Website	www.fool.co.uk
Domain Registration Year	1997
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, Virginia, Alexandria
Owner Country	United States

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Diane Keaton’s famous ‘Pinterest house’ returns to market for millions — see inside the ultimate Nancy Meyers fantasy home

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New York Post

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Owned By	Murdoch Family through Murdoch Family Trust & News Corp.
Year Founded	1801
Website	www.nypost.com
Domain Registration Year	1996
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, New York, New York
Owner Country	United States

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Ten Cent Book Sale returns to Thompson Free Library

Piscataquis Observer - Maine |

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Piscataquis Observer - Maine

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Owned By	Towle-Warren family through Bangor Publishing Company
Year Founded	1847
Website	http://observer-me.com/
Domain Registration Year	2007
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Maine, Dover-Foxcroft
Owner Country	United States

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June global nonfiction: Six new books on healthcare, gambling, and more re-examine our histories

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Scroll.in

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Owned By	Samir Patil through Scroll Media Inc.
Year Founded	2014
Website	https://scroll.in/
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Access Type	open
Publication Location	India, New Delhi
Owner Country	India

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Why these 8 NHL teams could be aggressive on the trade market this offseason

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The New York Times

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Owned By	The Ochs-Sulzberger Family through The New York Times Company (Vanguard Group & BlackRock, Largest Shareholders)
Year Founded	1851
Website	https://www.nytimes.com/
Domain Registration Year	1994
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, New York, Manhattan
Owner Country	United States

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How the diversity industry jettisoned ‘equality of opportunity’ for ‘equality of outcome’

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Yahoo News

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Owned By	Apollo Global Management (Vanguard Group, Largest Shareholder) through Yahoo, Inc.
Year Founded	1996
Website	https://news.yahoo.com/
Domain Registration Year	Indeterminate
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, New York, New York City
Owner Country	United States

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