Hi everyone,
Edith Netter, an author based in Denmark, was at the Windham Historical Society's fall festival to promote her book, "The House on Schumannstrasse 7," a story about how her grandparents survived both World Wars.
Netter's grandmother, Alice Rothschild Netter, originally from Germany, was forced to flee Britain during World War I after her husband was interned. After the Nazis rose to power, Edith Netter's grandfather would be interned again, this time in Dachau for being Jewish. Alice then fled Germany, taking a ship to the United States.
Netter said her book comes with a level of intimacy that was different from other Holocaust narratives. She described the book as a personal story, written in her grandmother's voice and covering her courage, love and loss. She also noted that her book was one of the first to write about the experience of those on the train.
Also in this week's newsletter: Raymond town manager resignation polarizes town; Standish widow scammed out of $14,000; Regional Transportation Program connects Gorham and Standish; and more.
Thanks for reading,
- Rory Sweeting |
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Edith Netter (Rory Sweeting/Staff Writer) |
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Early voting is open across the Lakes Region for statewide elections on Tuesday, Nov. 4. Residents can request a mail-in ballot, or go to their town offices to vote early.
If passed, Question 1 would make several reforms to Maine's voting system, including requiring Maine voters to present a photo ID before voting and adding restrictions on absentee voting, while Question 2 would allow courts to temporarily prohibit a person from holding dangerous weapons if they are deemed a danger to themselves and others.
Residents of Bridgton will vote on multiple localized ballot questions, as well as contested elections for select board and MSAD 61 director. Meanwhile, Windham residents will be voting in three contested town council races, as well as a contested race for the RSU 14 School Board. |
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| THINGS TO DO |
Rocktoberfest will take place in Naples on Saturday, Oct. 11. The event last from 3 to 9 p.m., and will feature live performances, family activities, fireworks, and a night market. A Facebook description of the event encourages attendees to "bring [their] wagons, grab [their] shopping bags, dress in [their] best Lederhosen, and get ready for a peak foliage sunset." For more information, email events@townofnaples.org.
Pineland Farms will host its 11th annual Harvest Festival on Saturday, Oct. 11. from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event includes agricultural demonstrations, pumpkin picking, food trucks, and a five-acre corn maze. The event costs $8 per person, but is free of charge for children age 2 and younger. For more information, email education@pinelandfarms.org. |
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Rory Sweeting is a community news reporter for Windham, Sebago and surrounding areas, and previously reported for the Lakes Region Weekly. Rory holds a bachelor’s degree in professional and creative writing from Goucher College in Maryland. Send feedback and suggestions to Rory. You can support this newsletter by encouraging friends and family to sign up and explore our other newsletters.
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