Trustees

Anne Eustis, a native of Massachusetts, first arrived in Maine as a Colby College freshman in 1945. She moved permanently to Maine and The Highlands in 2001. She is a lifetime Girl Scout and was one of the first three female EMTs in Massachusetts. Anne also served on the School Committee, and was Town Clerk and Municipal Treasurer. She was a member of the Goodnow Memorial Library Friends, so one of Anne’s first priorities upon moving to Topsham was to find the library and join the Friends! And she’s been an active member and library participant ever since.

Erin Arneson

Phil Dostie is a Maine native and has lived in Topsham since 2006 and joined the TPL board of Trustees in 2021, he currently works at Bates College as an Assistant in Instruction in the Environmental Geochemistry Laboratory.   He is a lifelong reader and is passionate about making sure that all members of the Topsham community have access to an inviting, beautiful library.  In his free time he enjoys reading with his family, gardening, and trail running with his dog, Cooper.

James Doyle, a native of Pennsylvania, relocated to Topsham in 2002. He is a graduate of Colgate University with a BA in Psychology. James works as a Quality Compliance Consultant with Unum Group. He also coaches Men’s and Women’s Water Polo at Bowdoin College and serves a volunteer Trail Monitor with Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust. James and his family truly appreciate all the opportunities the library provides.

Kelley Glidden grew up in Maine, and has lived in Topsham for nearly 11 years, making countless visits to the library during that time. She’s worked in the non-profit sector since completing college.  She worked as an educator and advocate for a domestic violence program for over a decade, and currently works for New Ventures Maine as a Workforce Specialist. She is passionate about working to strengthen our communities and connect adults with the resources they need to thrive. When not working, Kelley is an avid reader and knitter, and enjoys exploring the outdoor experiences Maine has to offer. She lives with her partner and three cats near the Cathance River.

Helen Kincaid is a life long resident of Topsham – not only was she raised here, she raised her own family here as well. A graduate of Bowdoin College with a BA in Sociology and USM with an MS in Adult Education, she has a deeply ingrained love for reading and education. She currently works full time at Preservation Management as Resident Service Coordinator for their elderly independent living complexes (some would say it’s ‘peer counseling’ at this point!). In her spare time she enjoys spending time with family, travelling, and of course – reading.

Anne Macri is a native Mainer who has lived in Topsham since 2013. Anne grew up in Auburn and spent many hours in the Auburn Public Library, developing a love of books and libraries. After college and law school, she returned to Maine, where she practices labor law in Augusta. In her free time, she enjoys reading, hiking, knitting, photography and board games.

Irene Martin is Office Manager and QuickBooks Pro Advisor for J.H. Birkett CPA. Prior to this position, she had her own bookkeeping and QuickBooks consulting firm in the Brunswick/Topsham area for 15 years. Her 40 years of accounting experience has helped her serve on several non-profit boards as Treasurer. She enjoys reading, gardening, and taking walks with her husband and dog, Cooper.

Deborah (Deb) O’Neil has lived in Topsham for over 30 years and she and her husband, Barry, raised their children here with many fond memories of frequent visits to the old Topsham Library on Pleasant Street. She has had a long career as an educator, having taught preschool and kindergarten, worked as a reading specialist, and after obtaining a graduate degree in educational leadership and literacy, was a Literacy Teacher Leader in MSAD 75 for many years. Recently retired, Deb is committed to giving back to her community and has been on the TPL Board since 2019. She is passionate about continuing to strengthen community and school relationships with Topsham Public Library. In her free time, she loves traveling to visit her children and their families out of state, spending time at the family summer cottage on Peaks Island, going antiquing, and, of course, reading!

Hahna David Patterson, M.A., is the Director of the Student Access Center at the University of New England and an Affiliated Faculty Member in the Physical Therapy Department. He has a wide range of teaching experience in the area of veterans mental health, disability, and cognitive behavioral therapies. Previously, he worked for the Maine National Guard as the Director of Behavioral Health and as a clinical counselor at the University of New England. Hahna holds a master’s degree in counseling psychology and is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. He spends his free time reading, practicing martial arts, and hanging out as much as possible at the TPL with his family.

Don Stein

Barbara Swiderski is a native of Long island, New York, and moved to Topsham in 1992.  She retired from the U.S. Postal Service in October of 2016 with 30 years of service, the last 12 as Postmaster of Bowdoinham.  She is a life-long reader and library lover since the age of 5, when her mother took her to the local library to apply for her very own library card.  Barbara does a lot of volunteer work including with Special Olympics Maine and tutoring with Midcoast Literacy.  She is passionate about promoting our outstanding library and literacy in both adults and children.

Patricia (Trish) Vaughn grew up in Maine, and after going away to college, she returned for training at Maine Medical Center. She moved to California with her husband and pursued a career as an operations director for medical laboratories. Following retirement, she and her husband relocated to Topsham four years ago. Her responsibility for facilities in five states meant that she spent a great deal of time on the road and found libraries to be safe and welcoming places. As a lifelong equestrian, she spends many hours a week at Riding to the Top, a therapeutic riding program for children and adults.