Nichole Dupont is a freelance writer and editor. Her work has appeared in Newsday, the Take Magazine, Huffington Post, Berkshire Magazine, Rural Intelligence, and other publications. She lives in Sheffield with her two teenage children.
Sage Macken, a Monument Valley Middle School student, has been chosen to represent her community as part of Project 351, a statewide youth service and leadership organization (established by former Gov. Deval Patrick) focused on building unity among non-profits, private businesses, educators, and kids.