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WritePages, LLC uncovers untold histories, sharing stories of Sicilian and Italian Americans in Gloucester during WWII through research and community collaboration. Projects Gloucester's Hidden History of "Enemy Aliens" SERIES LAUNCH I have completed two articles documenting the untold stories of Sicilian and Italian Americans in Gloucester during World War II. After Pearl Harbor in 1941, Italian immigrants across the nation were classified as "enemy aliens" by the U.S. government. Over 600,000 Italian Americans nationwide were forced to register, carry ID cards, and follow travel restrictions. Sicilian and Italian fishermen were barred from the waterfront and cut off from their livelihoods. The first in this series chronicles my grandfathers, Pietro Favazza and Filippo Millefoglie, who emigrated from Sicily to Gloucester as teenagers for a life at sea. With the outbreak of the war, they and many other Gloucester immigrants faced discrimination and restrictions. The second article focused on the impact of the Proclamation 2527 on Italian Fishermen and families living in Gloucester during World War II. If you or your family have personal stories, photographs, or historical insights, we'd love to hear from you. Share your story: Email Maria (Mia) Millefoglie at mmillef@hotmail.com This project is a partnership between Maria (Mia) Millefoglie, Sal Zerilli, and the Down the Fort Documentary and Archive Project, supported by an Awesome Gloucester grant. Fisherman: Gloucester Harbor Read Story

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WritePages, LLC supports emerging writers with manuscript development, editing, and coaching to refine their voice and storytelling craft. For Emerging Writers: Crafting Stories with Purpose Beyond my work in the non-profit sector, I am passionate about helping emerging writers find and refine their voice. My services include: -Manuscript development, editing, and content refinement - Research and structural guidance for memoirs, essays, and creative nonfiction - Coaching to help writers develop their storytelling craft

Our People Our Stories anthology showcases Gloucester's rich history through 80+ stories, poems, and photos, celebrating its resilient community. Publications Our People Our Stories "Our People Our Stories," an anthology featuring more than eighty stories, poems, vignettes, and photos celebrating Gloucester's rich history and the resilient individuals who call Gloucester home. I was honored to contribute stories to this book and work with several writers. Books are available at: - The Bookstore (61 Main Street, Gloucester) - Cape Ann Museum (27 Pleasant Street, Gloucester - soft cover only) - Dogtown Book Shop (132 Main Street, Gloucester - soft cover only) In addition, several copies are available at Sawyer Free Library. "Little Al." A boat sinking and the heroic rescue at sea. Read Story "Sefatia Romeo Theken: The Making of an Advocate" Read Story "The Future of Fishing and the Sciortino Family" Read Story "Fish-Packing Tales." Read Story

WritePages, LLC provides expert consulting, editing, and storytelling resources for writers and nonprofits, helping refine narratives, secure funding, and amplify impact. MIA MILLEFOGLIE WRITER.AUTHOR.CONSULTANT ABOUT ME I am shaped by the sea. My roots traced back to three generations of fishermen who immigrated from a small village in Sicily to America’s bold Atlantic shores. Raised by an extended Sicilian family in Gloucester, Massachusetts, I first spoke the ancient Sicilian language of my ancestors. My surname, Millefoglie, means “a thousand pages” or “thousand leaves”—a fitting reflection of my journey, one of transitions from the familiar, inquiry and discovery, and my quest to fill blank pages with our stories. I straddle two worlds as illustrated by my work and writing. For years, I worked in the non-profit sector, writing and securing grants to support community needs, publishing "Senior Solutions," and articles on healthcare and technology. Most recently, I have turned to the stories that live within me. My work has appeared in the anthology Our People, Our Stories (Puritan Press 2024), The Stonecoast Review, The Remington Report, Entropy, and the Gloucester 400+ Stories Project. Though I wouldn’t call myself a “country girl,” I live with my husband, Bill, in the woods along the banks of the Mousam River in Kennebunk, Maine. SERVICES WritePages, LLC Amplifying Missions. Elevating Stories. Rooted in a deep commitment to the transformative power of words, WritePages, LLC, supports emerging writers in crafting their stories through research, editing, and content development while... Learn More For Emerging Writers: Crafting Stories with Purpose Beyond my work in the non-profit sector, I am passionate about helping emerging writers find and refine their voice. Learn More For Non-Profit Organizations With over 20 years of experience leading development, marketing, and communication initiatives in the nonprofit healthcare sector. Learn More Anchor 2 Contact CONTACT US writepages@hotmail.com First Name Last Name Email Write a message SUBMIT Thanks for submitting! +1 (207) 450 6194

WritePages, LLC helps nonprofits craft compelling missions, secure funding, and engage donors through expert grant writing & branding strategies. For Non-Profit Organizations: Turning Vision into Impact With over 20 years of experience leading development, marketing, and communication initiatives in the nonprofit healthcare sector, I help organizations: Clarify their mission and craft compelling statements of need Identify and secure grant funding (secured awards from $50,000 to $1.2 million) Strengthen donor relationships and enhance branding strategies Tell their stories effectively to engage stakeholders and funders Consultant services include prospect research, grant writing, and program implementation to helping organizations translate their vision into action.

WritePages, LLC empowers non-profits & writers through research, editing, and grant proposals to articulate impact & secure funding. Amplifying Missions. Elevating Stories. Rooted in a deep commitment to the transformative power of words, WritePages, LLC, supports emerging writers in crafting their stories through research, editing, and content development while also empowering non-profit organizations to articulate their missions, shape their narratives, and secure funding through compelling grant proposals. In 2021, I founded WritePages, LLC with a dual purpose: To help non-profit organizations articulate their impact and and secure critical funding to advance their missions. To guide emerging writers in shaping and refining their narratives