Hear about ‘Sutton Tales’
Local author Larry Dyhrberg is hosting a free book launch and discussion from 1 to 3 p.m. on Thursday, May 1, in the Redwood Room at Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St. An engaging afternoon of live readings is promised as the center celebrates the release of his latest book, “Sutton Tales,” a fiction story inspired by Westbrook.
According to an announcement, “‘Sutton Tales’ traces the paths of Hélène Honoré Levesque and Gilbert Jenkins, two young Maine mill towners, across the arc of the 20th century. Hélène and Gilbert grow through the challenges and successes of life in their close-knit town on the banks of the Nine Falls River, even as the world that they know changes on the rapids of modern American life.”
Dyhrberg taught history from 1964 to 2012, spending 33 of those years at Westbrook High School. He resides on the family farm in Falmouth, where he …