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O'Connor, Tom
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Title
Chinook Dogs
Year
1997
A rare breed of sled dog, the Chinook bred only numbers in the hundreds. Heather Craig speaks with dog owners who are passionate about their Chinooks, and learns about their experiences with their dogs and the community.
Type
Writing
Title
Sisters of Mercy
Year
1993
As more opportunities grew for women in the workplace, and religious activity became accessible to the lay person, many religious communities saw a drop in numbers. Leith Warlick explores the Sisters of Mercy community and discusses the traditions that they continue to practice at St. Joseph's Convent in Portland.
Type
Writing
Title
Romance of the Wooden Boat: The Brooklin Boatyard
Year
2003
Emily Funkhouser highlights the work of boat builders and boat restorers at the Brooklin Boatyard in Brooklin, Maine. Funhouser speaks to carpenters about their experiences and the building process.
Type
Radio
Title
Mind Over Stomach Matter
Year
2007
Anna Hamilton highlights the accomplishments of various eaters at a burrito eating contest in Portland. Hamilton discusses how competitive eating becomes a lifestyle for these eaters.
Type
Writing
Title
Some of the Life of Jacklight Charlie's Daughter
Year
1989
Louise Suta documents the life of Valerie Lincoln of Washington County through photographs.
Type
Photography
Title
In Pursuit of a Fantasy - Portland Homeless Photographs
Year
1986
While Portland is heralded as a city that is too good to be true, Monte Paulsen and Maria Hazen explored the other side of the story. Monte Paulsen captures the lives of individuals who are struggling to get off the streets.
Type
published content
Title
Doing Barn Chores
Year
1991
Cay Chalker captures the life of a dairy farmer and their farm chores.
Type
Writing
Title
Preservation With Clapboard Gaps
Year
2005
Growing up with a passion for restoration, Scott Hatch makes a living on restoring old barns. Douglas Milliken discusses Hatch's work on barns and how he is restoring history through barns.
Type
published content
Title
Rum Running
Year
1977
Salt staff and students collect and retell the stories of people involved with rum running, on both sides of the situation.
Type
Multimedia
Title
Still Here
Year
2013
Adjusting to life without her mom, Laura Antranigian has had to get used to caregivers assisting her due to her cerebral palsy. Julie Rawe documents how Antranigian copes without her mother and with her condition.
Type
Writing
Title
Ridin' Bitch: A Tale From Her Backseat
Year
2001
Ian Bannon speaks to various women in Maine who ride motorcycles, learning about the culture and passion they have for their bikes.
Type
published content
Title
Swing Vote: David Turner
Year
1983
Pamela Wood highlights how David Turner, an Eastport councilman, holds the power to question Pittston Company's actions.
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