Agnes Swift, 96; librarian lived with zest, loved the sea

By Gloria Negri

Globe Staff / July 8, 2004

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Agnes Swift learned to sail soon after she learned to walk and didn't stop until she was well into her 80s. Old salts around Maine's Southwest Harbor called her the best sailor on that part of the coast. The hundreds she taught to sail can vouch for that. (Full Article: 911 Words)