Having grown up in Eastport, one of Lura's most impactful memories is being a part of the Fiddler on the Roof production with Stage East during its early years. Since then, she has gone on to become a community leader with managerial and editorial roles in local newspapers (including The Quoddy Tides) and nonprofit organizations (including the Tides Institute & Museum of Art and the St. Croix Historical Society). She is the author of three nonfiction books, two of which were made in collaboration with area historical societies. Her support and enthusiasm for the greater Eastport community and its enrichment grows with each passing season. She earned an interdisciplinary master's degree from the University of Maine in 2018.