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Arden Davis
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Title
Salt, the FSA, and the Documentary Tradition
Year
1995
James C. Curtis writes on the documentary tradition, comparing the work of Salt and the Farm Security Administration in Maine.
Type
Multimedia
Title
Gaining Ground
Year
2014
Salt covers the subject of food security and sustainability in Portland.
Type
Radio
Title
Lay My Body Right Here
Year
2019
In September of 2019, a story broke on Maine local news about a body that was found buried in Vernelle Jackson’s yard in the town of Norway. Jackson explained that the body was that of her dear friend Mae Shelton. The state police began an investigation to determine Shelton’s cause of death and the culpability of Jackson in the situation. Meanwhile the community began to discuss what it means to bury the body of a loved one in your yard. What follows is a story about friendship and one woman’s dedication to keeping a promise. This story is dedicated to my mother.
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published content
Title
Swedes of Aroostook
Year
1990
For three generations, a colony of Swedish farmers have raised potatoes and families in rural Aroostook County. Laura Johnson highlights how these farmers are close knit and hard working.
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published content
Title
The Documentary Photograph in Maine's Past
Year
1995
C. Stewart Doty speaks on the history of documentary photography in Maine, and how photographs can be used to tell us things about Maine's history.
Type
Writing
Title
Somali Refugees in Portland
Year
1998
The United States provides refugee for many different cultures and peoples who are escaping war around the world. Lacey Andrews speaks to refugees from Somali to learn about their community in Portland as they seek stability in the United States.
Type
published content
Title
Broccoli Harvest
Year
1993
Kristin Atwell documents the lives of migrant workers from Mexico to the Philippines who come to Maine to harvest acres of broccoli. She explores how these newcomers to the Aroostook community brought forth interest, as well as some difficulties.
Type
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
Photography
Title
Puppy Love: A Maine Breeder's Tale
Year
2006
Shuva Rahim captures the life of the Kelly Corbeil, a dog breeder in Maine who specializes in the breeding of labradoodles.
Type
Photography
Title
The People's Station Photographs
Year
2006
For over twenty years, the Community Television Network has given the community a way to broadcast their content through public access. Hannah Quimby captures the work done at Community Television Network.
Type
published content
Title
I Never Lied in My Life
Year
1980
Andrea Downs and Cynthia Pinkham highlight the life of Cecil Kelley, a fisherman from Jonesport. Kelley shares several of his stories as well.
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.
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