Mark has over 40 years in the newspaper business, beginning his career with the Boston Globe. After close to 20 years he moved on to Harte-Hanks Communications, a multi-media corporation which includes a number of daily newspapers, TV stations (including cable), and Direct Marketing facilities throughout the United States, where he rose to the position of Vice-President. Mark holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Boston College as well as a Doctorate of Law from New England Law School, and is active in many business organizations throughout Southern Maine. Mark has maintained a home in Wells for over 20 years while traveling extensively in his previous newspaper career.

Born and raised in Ogunquit, Joe graduated from Emerson College in December of 2011 with a BA in Writing, Literature and Publishing. After leaving southern Maine for school, Joe has returned home to begin his post-graduate career. He has a love of southern Maine that was furthered during his studies both in Boston and abroad. Joe now lives in Kennebunkport and enjoys anything that revolves around popular culture, his family or the ocean.

A native of Pennsylvania, Larry first came to the Seacoast area as an Air Force medic at Pease AFB. He has spent over 40 years in the newspaper business, retiring in 2001 from The Portsmouth Herald after positions such as Sports Editor, City Editor, Op/Ed Editor and Maine Bureau Chief. He was named New Hampshire Sportswriter of the Year ten times, and in 1996 was named New England Journalist of the Year by the New England Press Association. Since retiring he has done freelance work for several area publications. He lives in York and has been married to wife Rose Ann for 48 years. They have a grown daughter, Laura. He is an avid reader, golfer and musician. He enjoys playing his keyboard and sings with the First Parish Church choir and in a men’s ensemble, the Bow Tie Guys.

Scott has been writing about theater and the performing arts since 1987 and has authored more than 1000 articles in well-known publications. Occasional assignments include pieces for The Associated Press and the Maine Tourism Association. He received his education from the University of Chicago, completing not only a Bachelor’s degree but also an M.B.A.

Richard “Chip” Schrader was born just west of the Finger Lakes Region of New York State. Since then, he has obtained a B.A. in English from Alfred University, and has fully assimilated into his New England life. He spends his days working at The Rice Public Library, playing music, writing, and studying to obtain his Master’s degree from the University of Pittsburgh. He lives in Kennebunk with his wife.

Carol is a resident of Wells, who has entered the newspaper business as a second career after retiring with over 35 years at Raytheon Manufacturing Company. Her tenure at Raytheon was spent primarily in the purchasing department as a buyer and customer service representative. She is a native of Lawrence, Massachusetts in the Merrimack Valley where she attended both high school and college.

David is a combat veteran of the Vietnam Conflict and was Honorably Discharged from the U.S. Marine Corp. He went to New Hampshire College and graduated with a business degree, receiving Honors. He has worked for a local newspaper for 30 years and has lived in South Berwick for just as long (after moving from the Mid-West). His lengthy marriage has blessed him with two kids and four grandchildren.

Raina graduated in December 2005 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Fine Arts from the University of New Mexico, and an Associates degree in Computing Technology from the Albuquerque Technical Vocational Institute. She is glad to be back from New Mexico, living not far from her hometown of South Berwick where she can spend time with family and the Atlantic Ocean.

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