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Barbara Francis
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Canadian Pacific Railroad
Year
1993
Carolyn Vig reports on the Candian Pacific Railroad, discussing the railroad from the perspective of employees and train passengers. Vig covers the experience of passengers on the train and the opinions of railroad employees regarding the railroad.
Type
Writing
Title
Benedicta
Year
1991
The farming community in Benedicta, Maine plays an important role in creating the history of the community, as discussed by John Morris. Morris focuses on what creates a sense of place for those who live in Benedicta, speaking with farmers to learn about their experiences.
Type
Photography
Title
Turn it On, Turn it Up, and Kick Some Butt Photographs
Year
2004
Jennifer Whitney documents how Brooke and Stephanie Hammond have won seventeen beauty pageant titles with the support of their parents.
Type
published content
Title
Fall of the Great North Woods
Year
1987
As Maine's largest myth, the Great North Woods provides questions about the Woods of today and tomorrow. Nancy Jesser explores which of these myths will survive over time.
Type
Photography
Title
Vietnam Veterans Motorcycle Club
Year
1993
Erin Hooper documents the lives of bikes who are part of the Vietnam Veterans Motorcycle Club.
Type
Writing
Title
What Are Cows For
Year
1994
Tim Hughes investigates the controversy over rBST and discusses how cattle farming in Maine plays a role in the dialogue regarding the bovine growth hormone.
Type
Photography
Title
St. Dominics Family Housing
Year
2004
Carl Wilson captures the work of Portland West, a non-profit that offers community outreach to assist individuals with affordable housing.
Type
Writing
Title
They Come Here to Live: Kaler-Vaill
Year
2003
Seeking a sense of community and with a desire to not live alone, Kaler-Vaill offers widowed women a place to live and convene together. Ellington Miller speaks to women at Jaler-Vaill about their experiences and their lives.
Type
Writing
Title
Franco Am Fiddlers
Year
1996
Kate Dodge explores the lives of Franco-American musicians who play traditional fiddle music.
Type
Writing
Title
Streets Under Seige
Year
1989
In Portland, Tate and Tyng Streets hold a history of displacement, change, and decay. Amanda Holmes vists people in the neighborhood to discuss why they still cling to Tate and Tyng.
Type
published content
Title
They Come Here to Live
Year
2005
Seeking a sense of community and with a desire to not live alone, Kaler-Vaill offers widowed women a place to live and convene together. Ellington Miller speaks to women at Jaler-Vaill about their experiences and their lives.
Type
Writing
Title
Sisters of Mercy
Year
1993
As more opportunities grew for women in the workplace, and religious activity became accessible to the lay person, many religious communities saw a drop in numbers. Leith Warlick explores the Sisters of Mercy community and discusses the traditions that they continue to practice at St. Joseph's Convent in Portland.
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