Enjoy the sights and histories of New England's many ports from Providence to Bar Harbor, with insight into industries, immigrants, and traditions that shaped our coastal towns: an armchair travelers delight!

The presenter is author Alison O'Leary, a longtime journalist who has worked for newspapers from Austin, Texas to Reno, Nevada; Bath, Maine and suburban Boston. She was a correspondent for the Boston Globe, editor of The Boston Parents' Paper and skirt! magazines.

"Alison interacted well with the audience, answered questions, and knew her subject very well. She had the audience engaged for the entire presentation. I would highly recommend Alison O’Leary as a presenter."  – Donna Martel, Adult Services Librarian, Westborough Public Library