By Associated Press - Friday, October 25, 2019

CAMDEN, Maine (AP) - The Maine Press Association is auctioning off a signed copy of Stephen King’s latest book, “The Institute.”

The association holds a yearly auction among its members to help fund a scholarship for students in Maine seeking a career in print journalism.

Bangor Daily News reports it was decided to host an open auction for the book on eBay.



The books inscription reads, “Read your local newspaper, and support journalism!”

The auction started Friday and ends at 8 a.m. on Nov. 3.

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