A New York Times bestselling author will be paying a visit to Island Pond

ISLAND POND — A New York Times bestselling author will be paying a visit to Island Pond on August 6 at 1 p.m. Michael Tougias, author of 30 national bestsellers, will present a narrated slide presentation, “400 Miles Down The CT River,” about the history and natural history of the Connecticut River, based on his book River Days. The event, which is free and open to public, will be hosted by the Island Pond Historical Society and will be held at the American Legion Hall. Tougias aims to take the audience down the entire 410 miles of the river on a visual journey through the past and present. It’s a presentation that the Island Pond Historical Society believes is relevant to those in the community and hopes will pique local’s interest.