A screening of the locally produced documentary, "Save our Stories," was held at the Litchfield Senior Center recently. From left in back are Aneeda Bantan, Kristin Leonard, Ester Slattery and Carol Bailey; front, Grace Sabine, Shayla Getchell, Tome Gillson and Courtney Rogers.

LITCHFIELD - About 75 students and senior citizens gathered for a community screening of the locally produced documentary, "Save our Stories," at the Litchfield Senior Center recently.

The film was produced by Litchfield technology integrator John Jaques, with the grade four students of Carrie Ricker Middle School. Students interviewed the seniors about what it was like to grow up in Maine in the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s.

"Today we heard stories of washing clothes by hand in the days before TV and video games. We captured these stories on digital video, preserving them for future generations. The students helped with scanning of old photos and in the editing of video clips. too. They even helped to with the DVD cover. It was a great project for the kids and the community as well," said Jaques.

Copies of the 20-minute DVD can be purchased for $3 by contacting Carrie Ricker Middle School at 268-4136 or by e-mailing john.jaques@schoolunion44.org.