CARRABASSETT VALLEY — The Carrabassett Valley Public Library will be hosting a book talk with Maine author Ron Chase at 4:30 p.m., Friday, March 24, in the Begin Family Community Room at the Carrabassett Valley Public Library and Community Center.
Chase will be discussing his book, “The Great Mars Hill Bank Robbery.”
This true-crime biography chronicles the life of Bernard Patterson, a decorated Vietnam War hero turned bank robber. On Nov. 12, 1971, Patterson robbed the Northern National Bank, in Mars Hill, escaping with $110,000, which was the largest bank robbery in the history of Maine at the time. Chase’s well-researched book explores the life, motives and mystery surrounding both the historic robbery and the man behind it.
Books will be provided for purchase at the signing, following the discussion.
FMI: 207-237-3535.
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