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An Intimate Interview with one of Maine’s Great Talents

by Mary Frances Barstow Wow! Look closely at this man. Notice the blue eyes that go on forever? You have to wonder what's behind him... and his music. His list of accomplishments is huge. He is rememebered for all the songs he has written, but especially for 'The Wedding Song'…

Noel Paul Stookey’s new Christmas album is ‘a recollection of special memories’

November 26, 2018 CENTERLINE by Jim Bessman In his liner notes of his new Christmas album Somethin’ Special: A Noel Paul Stookey Holiday Recollection, folk legend Noel Paul Stookey calls it “a recollection of special memories.” Click here for the rest of the story.

One Light, Many Candles

December 30, 2017 Spirit Matters Talk Betty and Noel Stookey, who have been married for over 50 years, together founded “One Light, Many Candles.” They produce and perform multifaith presentations combining spoken word and music—both Noel’s original compositions and indigenous music from various cultures. Betty is an ordained minister in…

Like he did in the ´60s, Noel Paul Stookey sings out in troubling times

December 27, 2017 Hugh Bowden EntertainmentLifestyle BLUE HILL — One might think that, as he closes in on his 80th birthday, Noel Paul Stookey would be content to kick back, relax and take a contemplative view of a musical career that has spanned six decades. But on a November afternoon,…

Noel Paul Stookey releases SUMMERFALLWINTERSPRING recording

SUMMERFALLWINTERSPRING, a four-song collection by Noel Paul Stookey has just been released on CD and for digital download. The new recording features a tune for each season. “Two of the tracks are ultra-political”, says Stookey referring to his viral hit “Impeachable” and the recent followup “I Will Stand” where he…

With parody song ´Impeachable,´ folk icon Noel Paul Stookey takes jab at Trump

Noel Paul StookeyStookey, a member of Peter, Paul and Mary, sings it to the tune of 'Unforgettable.' by Ray Routhier, staff writer at the Portland Press Herald Noel Paul Stookey was sitting in his Blue Hill home a few weeks ago, talking about President Trump with his wife and a…

Part of famous trio returns to National Mall for Anniversary March

March on Washington by Lacey Martin WASHINGTON - The images of 1963's March on Washington are instantly recognizable. The sound of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. calling for change and sharing his dream still pricks ears and commands attention. But that day 50 years ago had a soundtrack, too. Mahalia…