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Calendar of Events

Join me for events across the great State of Maine and on the air to learn more about my latest books, articles, Maine politics, and history.

Head over to my booking page if you’d like me to host or attend your event!

Previous Events

  • Harold Pacios holds up a copy of Transformational: Ken Curtis, Maine's Reform Governor by Douglas Rooks on the June episode of Pacios on the News

    Pacios on the News: Doug Rooks

    June 11, 2026
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  • The Maine Calling program logo in navy blue and sky blue, with the maine publi logo in navy text underneath

    Maine Calling: Maine's Reform Governor

    June 11, 2026
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Today I have the honor of chatting with Jennifer Rooks (no relation as far as we've been able to determine😉) at 11 AM for @mainecalling on @mainepublic. Please call in with stories and anecdotes about Maine's youngest Governor, Ken Curtis. #MaineAu
Tune in to @mainecalling tomorrow, June 11, at 11 AM on @mainepublic to hear more about my newest book, Transformational! Please call with your stories and anecdotes about Maine's youngest Governor, Ken Curtis. Ken continues to touch many lives and m
Join me on Wednesday, June 17, at Augusta City Hall at 6:30 PM for a reading from Transformational: Ken Curtis, Maine's Reform Governor, in partnership with the Kennebec Historical Society #MaineAuthor #DouglasRooksWrites #GovernorKenCurtis #MaineHi
Catch me on @mainecalling with Jennifer Rooks, Wednesday, June 11, at 11 AM on @mainepublic, or listen to the rebroadcast at 8 PM. Additional upcoming events: Book launch Saturday, June 13 at 7:30 PM at Leeds Community Church Event and reading Wedne
If you missed me on @pachiosonthenews Wednesday, watch or listen at the link in my bio! #PachiosOnTheNews #PMCWatch #MainePolitics #MaineNews
On Saturday, June 13, I'll be at Leeds Community Church at 7 PM for a reading from Transformational: Ken Curtis, Maine's Reform Governor, in partnership with the @kennebeclandtrust and Leeds Historical Society. I look forward to seeing you there! #M
📢 On Wednesday, June 3, catch me on @pachiosonthenews on YouTube or at 7 PM on PMC Watch Channel 5. I'll be discussing Maine politics, Governor Kenneth Curtis, and my new book, Transformational: Ken Curtis, Maine's Reform Governor, which is coming o
Join me Saturday, June 13 from 7-8:30 PM at Leeds Community Church for a reading from Transformational: Ken Curtis, Maine's Reform Governor. Thank you to the @kennebeclandtrust and Leeds Historical Society for hosting! Ken Curtis served as Maine Gov
Join me at or listen to one of my upcoming events! 📺 June 3: @pachiosonthenews with Harold Pachios at *edit* 7 PM on YouTube 📘 June 5: Release Day with @maineauthorspub wherever books are sold 📻 June 11: @mainecalling with Jennifer Rooks at 11 AM
It's a beautiful day to live in Maine! My publicist tells me that my social media presence is important, so here I am. My next book comes out June 5 and is called "Transformational: Ken Curtis, Maine's Reformation Governor." A bit about m