Article: PURPLE STARFISH AWARD ANNOUNCEMENT

The Maine Arts Commission issued the following news release:

The Maine Women Writers Collection (MWWC) at the University of New England announced today the creation of The Purple Starfish Award to be given annually to a young woman leader (under 30) whose work and vision for a more vibrant and culturally diverse society in the state of Maine has inspired others.

This award is given in memory of Portland Maine native Perdita Huston (1936-2001) who spent most of her adult life traveling the world, working for women's rights, sustainable development and families everywhere. A journalist, Peace Corp official and director of several international organizations, she wrote four books, including ...

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