Maine poets publish new anthology decrying ‘demise of American democracy’

By: Jeffrey Roth

Outlets: Maine Morning Star

Published: June 12, 2026

Words: 606

Last Updated: 1 month, 1 week ago

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BELFAST, ME — “What is the point of poetry if voices are silenced when it matters most?” KaRyn Kuchenbar, associate editor of Albion-based The Evergreen Press, asked during the June 6 launch of a new poetry anthology protesting the actions of President Donald Trump.

Speaking at St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church in Belfast, Kuchenbar said the intention of the project, titled “TYRANNY! Maine Poets Decry the Demise of American Democracy,” is to have Maine poets …

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