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By Ann Connery Frantz
Michael J. Tougias, Mendon-based author of three dozen historical books for adults, young readers and travelers books about history, harrowing storms, heroism and exploration will present an online slide show about the Quabbin Reservoir at 6:30 p.m. March 17, sponsored by Thayer Memorial Library, Lancaster.
“Quabbin: A History and Explorers Guide” features a Zoom tour of the reservoir area, based on Tougias’ 2002 book and the years since.
Tougias, a New York Times bestselling author (“The Finest Hours,” “A Storm too Soon,” “King Philip’s War,” “Overboard”) says the narrated slide program explores the demise of several towns flooded to create the Quabbin Reservoir, construction of the massive reservoir, and how the Quabbin functions today. The reservoir and its surrounding forest contain the largest tract of open space in southern New England, home to nesting loons and bald eagles, coyotes, porcupines and moose. Tougias will take