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30 Mar

Maine Towns Just Say No to Wal-Mart

A grassroots movement to amend local laws to keep Wal-Mart from opening in Damariscotta, Maine, has not only succeeded, but also spurred a kind of regional domino effect. The results will likely keep Wal-Mart, or any store that exceeds 35,000-square-feet, from opening in Damariscotta and nearby New Castle, and potentially two other neighboring towns.

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30 Mar

BEA Registration Booklet on the Way

Booksellers should be on the lookout for the BookExpo America event program and registration booklet, which should arrive by mail soon. The booklet contains information about all facets of the show, including educational programs, special events, author appearances, autographing, a registration form, and more. This year's BEA runs from Thursday, May 18, to Sunday, May 21, at the Washington Convention Center in D.C.

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30 Mar

The Good, The Bad, Detailed on Patriot Act Flier for Consumers

The American Booksellers Foundation for Free Expression (ABFFE) has created a one-page flier to answer consumer questions regarding the USA Patriot Act reauthorization bill, which was signed into law by President Bush on March 9. Addressed to bookstore customers who signed Campaign for Reader Privacy petitions calling on Congress to amend Section 215 of the Patriot, the fact sheet succinctly outlines what the legislation means for First Amendment rights and reader privacy under the headings "The Good News" and "The Bad News."

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30 Mar

A Look at ABA Board Candidate Becky Anderson


Becky Anderson

American Booksellers Association Board of Directors ballots must be postmarked by April 17 and returned in a special postage-paid envelope to accountant KPMG by April 24.

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