RUMFORD — The Rumford Historical Society will host a talk by James L. Witherell, author of “Ed Muskie, Made in Maine….The Early Years 1914-1960,” at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 19, in the Rumford auditorium at Town Hall.

A brief business meeting will precede the presentation.

Witherell, currently of Lewiston and formerly a graduate of West Peru Grammar School and Rumford High School, will discuss his recently published book on Edmund S. Muskie. This is the first book to be published in the past 40 years on Sen. Muskie, and was published on the 100th anniversary of Muskie’s birth.

Much of Witherell’s research for the book was obtained from the Rumford Historical Society’s archives office.

Witherell will have copies of his book for sell, and will autograph them for those interested. The price is $25 each, to be paid by cash or check. No credit cards will be accepted.

The Historical Society meetings are always open to the public, and new members are welcomed.

Those attending the meeting are asked to enter and exit the building through the River Street entrance by the police department.