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Title
Tales Told by the Fire
Year
1974
As a native son of Kennebunk, Bertram Hanscom has many stories about the town. Kim Lovejoy visits with Bertram and his wife, Helen, to learn about their pastimes in Kennebunk.
Type
published content
Title
Getting Off the Streets
Year
1987
While Portland is heralded as a city that is too good to be true, Maria Hazen explored the other side of the story. Hazen documents the lives of individuals who are struggling to get off the streets.
Type
Writing
Title
Portland City Councilors
Year
1999
B.J. Bill highlights the lives of Portland's city councilmembers, focusing on their work within their districts. Hill covers topics ranging from economics to education.
Type
Writing
Title
Born Secular
Year
2009
Leaving behind her secular life following the divorce from her husband, Barbara Fenton sought refuge within a Mennonite church in Massachusetts. Kristen Hewitt highlights the religious journey that Fenton has gone through, and how several families moved to Brownfield to build a Mennonite church community there.
Type
Writing
Title
Oliver Underground
Year
2001
Earth sheltering provides a sustainable way for individuals to live in a home, as Oliver Solmitz is attempting to do. Cheryl Hamilton highlights Solmitz's project of building an earth shelter and discusses his life.
Type
Writing
Title
Jamaicans
Year
1988
At Tom Gyger's orchard near Bridgton, Jamaican apple pickers live a life between two worlds. Lisa Rathke follows around 13 pickers through the harvest and their daily lives.
Type
Writing
Title
Sea Urchins
Year
1993
In Portland, the sea urchin industry represents an opportunity for individuals of all backgrounds to have a job working on the waterfront. Joan Amory explores how lucrative this business is for individuals in Portland.
Type
published content
Title
Community Bands
Year
1994
Margot Downs highlights the stories and activities of serveral community bands, speaking with band members and the community.
Type
Writing
Title
Recycling
Year
1991
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
Portland's YMCA
Year
1993
The YMCA organization serves multiple purposes within a local community, from offering recreational sports to housing. Jim Chilsen speaks with patrons and residents of the Portland YMCA to discuss programs and activities related to recreation and social services.
Type
Writing
Title
Blind Love: Joanne Millay Adopted International Children With Disabilities to Give them a Better Life
Year
2008
For nearly 20 years Joanne Millay has adopted international children with varying disabilities. Jennifer Quartararo documents the life and work of Millary, speaking to her about her children and the difficulties she faces.
Type
published content
Title
A Good Head of Water
Year
1976
During his 52 year career in the logging business, Grover Morrison experienced many things in the forests of Maine. Terry Whitney and Mike Stinson document Morrison's lumbering operations in Maine.
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