A Little Maid of Old Maine

In the spring of 1775 a tiny coastal settlement in Maine buzzes with the ordinary sounds of lumberjacks, blacksmiths and the restless tide, while the distant rumblings of the American Revolution loom overhead. Two spirited sisters, Anna and Rebecca Weston, spend their mornings helping their father at the sawmill and dreaming of the arrival of the supply sloop Polly, which promises scarce provisions and a mysterious birthday gift for Rebecca. Their world is a blend of pine‑filled forests, bright river waters and the hopeful chatter of neighbors waiting for news of the fledgling fight for liberty.

When the community learns that gunpowder is needed for the local militia, the girls volunteer to carry a heavy basket of pine chips on a daring trek through the woods to fetch the vital powder. Their determination, resourcefulness and budding patriotism turn an ordinary errand into a brave adventure that tests their youthful resolve. Listeners will be drawn into the vivid scenery and the heartfelt courage of two girls whose small acts echo the larger struggle for freedom.