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O'Connor, Tom
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Title
The Junkyards of Manicured Maine
Year
1989
In a battle of social classes, new middle class Maine wants old rural Maine to clean up junk from their yards. Amy Rawe explores how this battle between city and country values is taking place.
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Writing
Title
BrandME: The Birth of Maine Cool
Year
2011
In order to reach a younger and more cosmopolitan audience, a group of young entrepreneurs have started to re-image the identy of Maine through clothing and food. Sara Franklin documents how three brands are curating their image to capture the ethos of Maine.
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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.
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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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Writing
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Midwives
Year
1996
Willow Mullins speaks with midwives of different backgrounds, learning about the culture of being a midwife.
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Writing
Title
Even Though His Heart Is Breaking
Year
1999
Marcel Lemelin lives his life with cerebral palsy, yet remains positive in his outlook of life. Jennifer Keen highlights the life of Lemelin, discussing his past and aspirations.
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published content
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Earl
Year
1987
Jeffrey Herbst speaks to Earl, a bartender, about his job and being around tourists.
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published content
Title
Tain't Like Christmases Now'
Year
1977
At the invitation of Down East Magazine, Salt documented Christmas memories from an older generation.
Type
published content
Title
Boatbuilding: Master Boatbuilder
Year
1980
As a master boat builder, Herb Baum, Sr. understands the intricacies of building a boat. Herb Baum III and Kathi Preble document the work that goes into designing and building a boat.
Type
Writing
Title
Demetracopolous
Year
1992
Jaime Ogden discusses the life of Jean Demetracopolous, working on a farm, and her Greek heritage.
Type
Photography
Title
County Auctions Photographs
Year
1975
In East Lebanon, Col. George Martin puts on a lively performance at his weekly country auctions. Time Good and Anne Harrison document the work that Martin does at the auction.
Type
Writing
Title
The Culture of Things: An Iranian Family in Maine
Year
2002
Jones Franzel highlights the lives of Iranians who escaped Iran because they practice Baha'ism. Franzel discusses how Iranians who practiced Baha'ism lived as a persecuted minority in Iran and how coming to the United States offered them opportunities to live their lives.
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