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O'Connor, Tom
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Writing
Title
The School Around Us
Year
1999
Laura Neale investigates the activities and programs for students at School Around Us. Neale speaks with teachers, students, and parents to understand how this form of alternative schooling works.
Type
Writing
Title
Activist Farmer
Year
1996
Carleen Madigan focuses on the life of Elizabeth Cori-Jones, a farmer and activist who specializes in organic produce. Madigan covers topics from organic farming to spirituality.
Type
published content
Title
Elvis Lives!
Year
1997
Through impersonators the legacy of Elvis Presley continues to live on, as Jennifer Andrews highlights in her work. Andrews learns how Elvis has affected the lives of certain individuals and why some choose to impersonate Elvis.
Type
Writing
Title
Finding Common Ground
Year
2003
Matthew Bibeau speaks to three members of the Wells Conservation Commission regarding the use of land in Wells, and efforts they are making to protect the land, along with memories and traditions.
Type
Writing
Title
Where They Belong
Year
2001
Erica Ballamy highlights the lives of three individuals on Cliff Island, and how although they are all different, the island brings them all together.
Type
published content
Title
Dump Picking
Year
1975
In an effort to be thrifty and pass the time, New Englanders go to the dump to pick for items. Sean Riley documents the work dump pickers do and the kinds of items they find.
Type
Writing
Title
Choi's Grapplers: What They Know
Year
2000
With the rise of UFC fighting in American, many martial arts studios introduced training for a form called grappling. Karen Sosnoski explores how Seung Choi runs his martial arts studio in Portland and discusses his beliefs and training.
Type
Writing
Title
Chebeague Island
Year
1991
Laura Roe and Laura Sibley document the history of people from Chebeague Island, Maine.
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
Behind One Table: Flea Markets
Year
2000
Like all collectibles, people have stories as well. Victoria Gannon discusses the lives of individuals who sell items at the flea market. Gannon learns about the second hand culture and philosophies.
Type
published content
Title
Around the Clock at Dysart's
Year
1986
As a place for truckers to get some rest and eat, Dysart's provides everything they need. Tracy Timlin speaks to truckers about their experiences on the road.
Type
Writing
Title
Where She Belongs
Year
2004
For individuals in Maine that live with Down syndrome, the STRIVE University offers a program geared toward giving individuals secondary education and employment opportunities. Sarah Hollenbeck discovers how the students at STRIVE University cope with being on their own and their experiences.
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