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Title
Something Timeless: An Autumn for Portland Fishermen
Year
2005
Patrick Kiley highlights the work of fishermen aboard the Avatar, a fishing boat that has remained affiliated with Custom House Wharf, and discusses the fishing industry at the wharf.
Type
Writing
Title
In the Service of His Faith
Year
2009
An advocate for victims of sexual abuse of the Catholic clergy, Paul Kendrick has confronted and pressured the Church since 1999 to do something for victims of abuse. Amanda Waldroupe speaks to Kendrick and others about their efforts, and the pushback that they have recieved from the Diocese of Portland.
Type
Photography
Title
Lou, The Crossing Guide Photographs
Year
2010
For over 14 years, Lou Alexander has been a crossing guard in Portland and developed a rapport among the students. David Foster captures Lou's life in retirement and his interactions with students.
Type
Radio
Title
I Have the Day Free
Year
2008
Living on home confinement, one women in Portland is the only person in the state who is serving a prison sentence from home. Natasha Haverty highlights how this women is trying to find her way back into society.
Type
Multimedia
Title
Generations in Play
Year
2015
As two performers who are at different stages in their musical careers, Gail and Obi are both fiddle players in a community fiddle group based in Portland. Ali Scattergood documents how the two performers weave music into their lives.
Type
Photography
Title
Custom House Wharf, 1996
Year
1996
The Custom House Wharf in Portland serves as a major hub for the local fish business. Sharon Mayer captures various areas of the wharf.
Type
Multimedia
Title
Like Father, Like Son: Dan's More Than a Shoe Repairman
Year
2015
Despite all of the change in Portland, Dan Lentz's shop, Roy's Shoes, has stayed the same. Emma Nobel profiles the work Lentz does as a cobbler.
Type
Writing
Title
Follow the Making
Year
2012
Heidi Sistare highlights the work of Lisa Pixley, a trailblazer in the energetic printmaking community in Portland. Sistare speaks to Pixley about her printing studio, Pickwick Independent Press, and about being an artist.
Type
Writing
Title
The Regulars
Year
2005
Located on Hobson's Wharf in Portland, Becky's Diner sees a particular set of regulars nearly everyday. Kerry Elson speaks to owner Becky Rand and patrons to learn about the diner and the atmosphere within.
Type
Writing
Title
Grown Up: The Education of Jasmine
Year
2010
A senior at Portland High School, Jasmine Dipietrantonio is attempting to graduate for the third time. Aimee Pelletier highlights how Dipietrantonio has struggled with school and her family life, but is now taking Accelerated Credit Option classes to complete her high school degree.
Type
Multimedia
Title
A Universal Language
Year
2015
Living in Portland from Guniea, West Africa, Namory Keita is a drumming instructor and drum-maker. Lindsey Kilbride profiles Keita's passion for drumming and having to adjust to life in the U.S.
Type
Radio
Title
Rita, The Clothier
Year
2000
Brendan Haskins recounts the life of Rita Prout-Farley, the owner of a vintage clothing store in Portland. Rita discusses her business and the obstacles she had to overcome.
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