
W. Edward Crockett, author of “The Ghosts of Walter Crockett,” will speak about the memoir at Windham Public Library at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 1.
Crockett’s book deals with growing up in poverty in Portland with an alcoholic father, the love and bonds of family and redemption. Crockett is a Portland representative in the state Legislature.
Attendees may join in person or watch from a Zoom meeting. For more information, call 892-1908, ext. 5, or email rmarcotte@windhammaine.us.
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