Apple Valley Books Writes Final Chapter

WINTHROP, Me.  — On Saturday, April 4, Apple Valley Books closed its doors for the final time, ending a storied run of over twenty years. While it ultimately succumbed to the challenges facing all independent bookstores in the age of e-readers and Amazon.com, Apple Valley Books was also something of a focal point for Maine’s Pagan community. The Wild Hunt was able to reach one of the store’s owners, Rita Moran, to learn more about the store. In doing so, we discovered quite a bit about Moran’s own story along the way.

Pagan Community Notes: Environmental Statement, Kenny Klein, Indiana RFRA and more!

Over the past seven months, a large group of people came together to craft a “Pagan Community Statement on the Environment.” The idea was born after Covenant of the Goddess issued a similar statement in August 2014. John Halstead led the charge, coordinating the discussions within this “working group.” However, the statement itself was created wholly by the coalition of diverse voices from various communities, religious practices and regions. Near the end, the statements reads, “We hold that living a fulfilling and meaningful life, and allowing the same for future generations, is only possible if the entire Earth is healthy.