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Old Things
Year
1993
The idea of recycling is nothing new, and for people in Maine they have been finding ways to reuse old items for generations. Elka Uchman documents how Mainers salvage and repurpose second hand items.
Type
Writing
Title
Sled Dog Fever
Year
1999
The Can-Am Crown dog sled race brings dogs and racers to Maine from all over the world. Karen Land discusses the experiences of indivuduals regarding the race.
Type
Writing
Title
A Good Day in Prison
Year
2002
Within the Education Department of the Maine State Prison, inmates are offered an opportunity to join a program geared towards giving inmates a way to prepare in rejoin public society. Hilary Niles discusses the Pre-Release Exit Program and the experiences of inmates within the prison.
Type
Multimedia
Title
Seekers and Sellers: Farm Transitions in Maine
Year
2018
When it's time to sell the farm how do you find a buyer? When you are starting out in farming what are the obstacles that stand in your way? Maine Farm Link helps beginning farmers get started and find farms of their own, while also helping find buyers for farmers looking to sell. Farmlink connects seekers and sellers to keep working farms working.
Type
Writing
Title
Bonnie's Diner: Love at First Bite
Year
1994
Jill Gardner discusses the history of Bonnie's Diner in Winslow, Maine, and talks to regulars about their experiences there.
Type
Writing
Title
Dog Sledding in Maine
Year
1994
Matthew Belson discusses the activity of dog sledding and the dogs that are bred for the sport.
Type
Writing
Title
Family Logging
Year
1995
Melissa Falcon documents the life of the Weese family and their role in the community of Athens, Maine. Falcon discusses working in the woods and personal stories.
Type
Radio
Title
Measure, Measure, Measure
Year
2004
Sara Wood highlights the life of Sturgis Whalen, a bus driver in Maine. Wood discusses Whalen dropping off his son to leave for the Navy, which follows a military tradition in the family.
Type
published content
Title
Maine: Myth and Reality
Year
1987
Pamela Wood speaks about the thoughts that Mainers and non-Mainers have about the state, in regarding to myth and reality.
Type
published content
Title
Christos Anesti! Greek Easter
Year
1980
At St. Demetrios Church in Biddeford, the Greek community has a home to practice their beliefs and ideals. Dorothy O'Keefe highlights how the Greek Orthodox church and community celebrates Easter.
Type
Writing
Title
For the Love of Goat: Henry and Shirle Hamilton Help Samalis Feel at Home in Maine
Year
2006
In order to help his Somali friends, Henry Hamilton raises goats for them so they can follow their Muslim religious traditions. Laura Trebs highlights how Hamilton supports the Islamic community in Maine during a time when so many people only show them hate.
Type
Writing
Title
Bosnian Refugees in Portland
Year
1998
War-torn countries can cause individuals to flee their homes to find better lives for themselves and their family. Laurie McDonnell documents how refugees from Bosnia have made new homes in Portland and started a Bosnian community.
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