Saturday, June 30, 2012

Millrace Bookstore is Closing

Janet Owens has operated the Millrace Bookstore in Farmington for forty years.  The bookstore occupies a few rooms in a building on the Farmington River.  The building's main tenant has been the Gristmill Restaurant, which closed two weeks ago to move to a new facility.  With the loss of restaurant patrons, the bookstore's foot traffic has dried up, so Janet decided it is time to retire.  Miss Porter's School will take over the building.  Today is the last day . . . local book lovers can stop over to say good-bye at a celebration hosted by Miss Porter's.

Enjoy your retirement, Janet.
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23 comments:

  1. Luis GomezJune 30, 2012 at 8:21 AM

    Beautiful post Jack.

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  2. Valladolid Daily PhotoJune 30, 2012 at 9:19 AM

    It's a real pity that the classical bookstores close. Although in this case it seems that Janet has well-deserved retirement.

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  3. Regina KJune 30, 2012 at 9:49 AM

    Unfortunately we are loosing independent bookstores to the big boxes. Wonderful post! Happy retirement Janet.

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  4. BirdmanJune 30, 2012 at 10:09 AM

    Booksores are dying! Sadness.

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  5. SharonJune 30, 2012 at 11:33 AM

    I hate to see the loss of another book store but, I'm wishing Janet a very happy retirement.

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  6. Sylvia KJune 30, 2012 at 11:37 AM

    I feel the same way as the others, Jack, it is a shame to lose so many of the wonderful -- little or big bookstores these days! Wonderful capture/post for the day! Enjoy your weekend!

    Sylvia

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  7. RedPatJune 30, 2012 at 1:56 PM

    This is a sad day! I'm glad that you featured her today, Jack.

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  8. Cezar and LéiaJune 30, 2012 at 3:12 PM

    I imagine it's a day plenty of feelings.Very nice portrait!
    Léia

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  9. jennyfrecklesJune 30, 2012 at 4:19 PM

    Sad to hear of another bookshop closing but she looks like she deserves her retirement.

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  10. cieldequimperJune 30, 2012 at 4:54 PM

    Oh Janet I wish I could have been there.

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  12. DianneJune 30, 2012 at 8:32 PM

    A sad day when another little book-shop bites the dust .

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  13. RandyJune 30, 2012 at 10:01 PM

    It's sad when bookstores close. Awesome portrait.

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  14. UnknownJune 30, 2012 at 10:30 PM

    Beautiful post. I am really enjoying your portraits, Jack, along with the accompanying stories.

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  15. MalyssJuly 1, 2012 at 7:31 AM

    I'm sad to read about an other bookshop closing..and angry too!
    You made such a lovely portrait of this lady!

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  16. EG CameraGirlJuly 1, 2012 at 9:23 AM

    Very, very sad, methinks.

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  17. KateJuly 1, 2012 at 2:36 PM

    I hope that she feels ready to retire or it could be a big shock since she apparently has been active!

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  18. NathalieJuly 1, 2012 at 5:01 PM

    A lovely portrait.

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  19. Genie -- Paris and BeyondJuly 1, 2012 at 11:33 PM

    So sad to hear that the bookstore is closing. You have a wonderful portrait here of Ms. Owens. I would like to see it again... in b/w.

    Bises,
    Genie

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  20. brattcatJuly 2, 2012 at 7:10 AM

    i'm so sorry i never happened upon this bookstore. and now it is too late. journey well, janet, wherever your path leads next.

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  21. PerthDailyPhotoJuly 2, 2012 at 10:31 AM

    Great portrait shot, she still has a twinkle in her eye..you brought out the mischievousness in her Jack!!

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  22. UnknownJuly 2, 2012 at 12:22 PM

    Sad news but what a fantastic face! Great portrait, Jack.

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  23. GunnJuly 3, 2012 at 12:09 PM

    I wish I could have been there too!:)

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