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GRAND LAKE — The Big Meadows Fire on the west side of Rocky Mountain National Park is believed to be about 600 acres with no containment as of late Wednesday night, June 12. The fire is burning in remote, steep, and rugged terrain with extensive hazards and more than 80 percent beetle killed trees. The main goals of fire officials are to keep fighters safe, complete suppression efforts on the fire and to set up a fire break at Tonahutu Creek near Grand Lake. Fire officials are working to hold the fire east of Trail Ridge Road (Highway 34), west …

Mr. Gellman, who helped reveal N.S.A. surveillance programs, is writing a book about the expansion of government surveillance for Penguin Press.    

Author and journalist Yoram Kaniuk died June 8 at age 83. He joined Fresh Air's Terry Gross in August 1988 to talk about fighting in the Israeli underground and his belief that, for Israelis and Palestinians, "the only way is to live somehow together."

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Due to the possibility of rapid weather changes, it is difficult to accurately predict the condition of air quality related to the Big Meadow Fire in Grand Lake. But, in general, if you can see or smell smoke, it is recommended that you avoid outdoor physical activities. If visibility is decreased in your neighborhood to less than five miles, smoke has reached levels that are unhealthy. Wildfire smoke contains pollutants that can be harmful to health. Particles from smoke tend to be very small and can therefore be inhaled into the deepest recesses of the lung and may represent a …

Due to the possibility of rapid weather changes, it is difficult to accurately predict the condition of air quality related to the Big Meadow Fire in Grand Lake. But, in general, if you can see or smell smoke, it is recommended that you avoid outdoor physical activities. If visibility is decreased in your neighborhood to less than five miles, smoke has reached levels that are unhealthy. Wildfire smoke contains pollutants that can be harmful to health. Particles from smoke tend to be very small and can therefore be inhaled into the deepest recesses of the lung and may represent a …

A reader responds to a recent review of Brad Ricca’s “Super Boys.”    

A reader responds to a recent review of Allen Barra’s “Mickey and Willie.”    

Readers respond to a recent review of “Yes Is the Answer.”    

A reader responds to a recent review of Patricia Volk’s “Shocked.”    

The author of “The Glass Castle” and, most recently, “The Silver Star,” is not a fan of “escapist” literature: “Reality is just so interesting, why would you want to escape it?”    

NPR correspondent Joseph Shapiro and his 15-year-old daughter, Eva, were blown away by the quality of teen writing at last week's Scholastic Art & Writing Awards in New York. While schools might debate the best way to teach writing, teen writers will seek a creative outlet no matter what.

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Also: Donald Hall's life in beards, Kenn Nesbitt to be the next Children's Poet Laureate.

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Lauren Beukes' new thriller The Shining Girls traces a time-traveling serial killer as he jumps through the decades, pursued by the only one of his victims to survive. Critic Alan Cheuse calls the book "a frightening journey in time and punishment."

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Looking for a great read for a kid age 9-14? Here are all the titles our kids' book club has read since we launched in 2011. We revisit classics like Black Beauty and The Phantom Tollbooth and explore new stories like Diary of a Wimpy Kid and The Graveyard Book.

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When parents aren't sure how to approach a difficult subject, they sometimes turn to other media — and Linda Ellerbee is happy to lend a hand. She's been the host of Nickelodeon's NickNews for 22 years, and her one rule of thumb is don't dumb it down.

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GRAND LAKE - Grand Lake has been named the Ultimate Fishing Town of the Southwest region by the World Fishing Network and will receive $3,500 community donation with the goal of bolstering fishing-related causes. As many as 700 towns in the U.S. and Canada received nominations and were eligible to advance in the quest to become the next Ultimate Fishing Town. Participants were asked to nominate where he or she believes is the best place to fish. Town walls were then populated with videos, photos and written comments to promote the community’s candidacy and reinforce why the town is deserving …

GRANBY – Women interested in learning the basics of fly fishing, shotguns and proper firearm handling are invited to a women-only ‘Cast ‘N Blast’ clinic in Granby, Saturday, June 22. Designed for beginners, no experience or equipment is required. Participants are advised to dress for the elements and bring all necessary supplies, including water, insect repellent and sunscreen. Lunch, snacks and drinks will be provided. The class costs $20 and pre-registration is required. Call Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s Hot Sulphur Springs office at 970-725-6200. Space is limited and the seminar is expected to fill quickly. Participants are reminded that the …

Again this year “Tops of the Rockies” will be held at the beautiful Grand Lake Yacht Club. This not to be missed event is on Saturday, June 29th, from 5:30-8:00 PM. It is a fund raiser sponsored by the Friends of Grand County Libraries, Inc. to provide funding for programs at all five Grand County libraries. There will be many unique tabletops, each decorated with the theme of a book. This year some of the themes include “Peter Pan”, “Man’s Best Friend”, Wildflowers and Watercolors”, “Loaves and Fishes”, a Devil’s Thumb sportsman’s table, and a Victorian Dollhouse. The kit for …

The Experimental Aircraft Association announced that the following students were accepted to this summer’s Air Academy camps: Bowen Gray, Liam Fuqua, Andre Law and Alex Law from Granby, as well as Holly Tehan, Grace Knight and Taber Miyauchi from Grand Lake. The EAA Air Academy offers young people the opportunity to meet and work with aviation professionals while learning the arts, sciences and lore of aviation. The program uses group activities and counselor relationships to present the material in a “science camp” format that is a unique combination of fun and discovery. Pride of craftsmanship, development of people skills and …