Our winter 𝘍𝘰𝘳𝘶𝘮 2024 issue, which focuses on the theme of Leadership, features a thoughtful essay by Bill Eville. In his piece, Eville celebrates the local heroes he’s come to admire in his work as a newspaper editor on Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts. If you haven’t had a chance to read Eville’s essay yet, you can check it out here.

Who are the hometown heroes making your community thrive? For Forum editor Danny Heitman, it’s his neighborhood librarian Mary Stein in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Mary is a tireless force for good. She seems to be everywhere, and she’s always dreaming up new programs to engage readers.

We’d love to hear about a special person or two making your community special. Extend the conversation and share your thoughts. Feel free to share pictures, too, if you’d like.

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