In Voices from the Past: Oral Histories of a Maine Fishing Village, strong or faltering, the old people of New Harbor, Maine, poured out their stories while Suzanne Collins recorded them. They are tales of horror and heroism, accomplishment and disappointment. Though the ¿good old days¿ were not always so good, there remains a strong thread of community throughout. As these stories un-folded, Suzanne felt a strong connection to these old people, some of whom were related to her.