Page 6 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, OCTObEr 11, 2024 “Chronicle” night at the library TV personality Ted reinstein shared his favorite stories about the most memorable people he’s met By Mark E. Vogler for the TV News Magazine “Chronicle,” regaled his auT he people who packed the Community Room at the Saugus Public Library Tuesday night got a unique snapshot tour of New England, courtesy of broadcast journalist and book author Ted Reinstein. Reinstein, a longtime reporter dience with stories from his latest book about the memorable people he’s met in his travels, their remarkable accomplishments and a few of his favorite diners. He also showed up to discuss his newest book: “Travels Through the Heart and Need a hall for your special event? The Schiavo Club, located at 71 Tileston Street, Everett is available for your Birthdays, Anniversaries, Sweet 16 parties and more? For more info, call (857) 249-7882 Soul of New England: Stories of Struggle, Resilience, and Triumph.” “This is a book that’s not so much about places, but it’s about people,” Reinstein told the audience at the outset of his talk. “It’s about the most memorable people I met over 30 years ... .people I have stayed in touch with and became friends with. They all made a deep and lasting impression,” he said. “With that, among the places in New England I have a real affi nity for are diners, general stores and public libraries,” he said, noting they have one thing in common – “community.” He stressed that in his book he included stories about his favorite diners in each one of the six New England states. Reinstein, who has been at “Chronicle” since 1995, gave an animated and passionate talk, engaging the crowd as C’mon Down and Visit Chris & His Associates! Dan - 1972 We Sell Cigars & Accessories! MAJOR BRANDS AT DISCOUNT PRICES! Singles * Tins Green Label Sale Buy 2 Cigars, Get One FREE! Starting at $18.95 * Bundles * Boxes Many Types Starting at $49.95 Starting at $95.95 * Travel Humidors * Desk Top Humidors * Many Types of Lighters * Ash Trays * Juuls * Vapes * Glass Pipes * Rewards Program * CBD Infused Products * GIFTS UNDER $30 - GIFT CERTIFICATES HOURS: OPEN DAILY, MON. - SAT., 9 AM - 7 PM / SUN., 9 AM - 6 PM R.Y.O. TOBACCO & TUBES ON SALE! Humidor Special! Model A holds up to 25 cigars incl. ash tray, humidifier, hygrometer, cigar cutter and leather pocket holder! Special Price! $99.95 WE MAKE HOUSE KEYS! A.B.C. CIGAR 170 REVERE ST., REVERE (781) 289-4959 Tuesday night’s talk drew a big crowd to the Community Room at Saugus Public Library. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) Chris 2024 A BOOK SIGNING AFTER THE TALK: Ted Reinstein sold autographed copies of his new book, “Travels Through the Heart and Soul of New England: Stories of Struggle, Resilience, and Triumph.” (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) he moved from one side of the room to the other as a screen displayed photos of some of the most interesting people he’s ever met: Capt. Joe Sanfilippo is a fourth-generation fi sherman in Gloucester, Mass., who is preserving the knowledge he’s obtained by running a night school for fi shermen, in case fi shing comes back one day. He noted that family fi shing in Gloucester has declined greatly since 1900, when there were 200,000 fishing boats in Gloucester. That number dropped to 12,000 by 1970 and to 21 last year. “He works all day, and at night he has this warehouse thing, where people can come and learn how to fi sh,” Reinstein said. “He’s teaching the fundamentals he learned “CHRONICLE” NIGHT | SEE PAGE 7 USING HIS HANDS TO TELL THE STORY: Ted Reinstein was very animated, expressing himself with his hands as he gave his talk. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler)
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