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Island People
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Writing
Title
Hugh's Pier
Year
1998
Eliza Wilmerding explores the fishing business within the Stonington community. Wilmerding speaks to fishermen to learn about fishing industry throughout the year.
Type
Writing
Title
Summer of Safety
Year
1994
Paul Sargent covers the personal histories and experiences of Youth Corps members, and discusses the skills that they learned in the program.
Type
published content
Title
Grandfather's Golden Earring
Year
1978
In the 1800's, it was tradition for individuals sailing around Cape Horn to receive a small gold earring. Robin McGahey documents how one of these gold earrings belonged to the grandfather of Edith and Ethel Furbish.
Type
Photography
Title
Sam: Sam Polk Photographs
Year
1979
In the Jonesport-Beals Island area, one man has fished more years than most. Lynn Kippax, Jr., Andrea Downs and Cindy Pinkham speak to Sam Polk about his love for the sea.
Type
Photography
Title
Old Remedies Photographs
Year
1974
Before doctors found cures to certain ailments, people used old remedies as medicine. Anne Gorham and Seth Hanson investigate the kind of herbs that were used to cure sickness.
Type
Photography
Title
UPS Man Photographs
Year
1986
As a UPS driver, Lee Hutchins knows people from all walks of life. Darlene St. John and others join Hutchins on his route to learn about his work.
Type
Photography
Title
Custom House Wharf Photographs
Year
1987
For over 35 years, the Custom House Wharf has conducted business. Pam Berry captures how the people at the wharf have their own unwritten rules and way of doing things.
Type
Photography
Title
Fiddle-icious Photographs
Year
2009
In order to give his community the gift of music, Don Roy began to teach the fiddle to people of all ages and backgrounds. Adrienne Miller captures the work done by Fiddle-icious.
Type
published content
Title
Seafaring: Sam Polk
Year
1980
In the Jonesport-Beals Island area, one man has fished more years than most. Andrea Downs and Cindy Pinkham speak to Sam Polk about his love for the sea.
Type
Radio
Title
The State of Faith
Year
2013
As people move away from small rural areas, the decline in population leaves an impact on the congregation. Jake Ryan investigates how the Catholic Church is struggling in the small town of Jackman, and speaks about the future for the Church there.
Type
Writing
Title
A Different Loop of Space: Going off Road with Domination and Submission
Year
2001
Emily Van Strein explores the BDSM community in Portland and learns that it is much larger in Maine than people might realize. Van Strein speaks to individuals who are involved in the BDSM lifestyle. Contains adult content.
Type
Photography
Title
Gamers Photographs
Year
2010
At Crossroad Games in Standish, Brenden Hill created a place where youths can spend time and interact with people who share the same interests of gaming. Adrianne Mathiowetz captures the experience of gamers at Crossroad Games.
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