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Portland, Maine
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Title
Gnats: The Great North American Tree Squeak
Year
1975
Former guide and member of the Micmac Indian tribe shares the story of a small mammal that inhabits the Maine woods, riding on moonbeams.
Type
Radio
Title
Congress Street
Year
2012
Walking up and down Congress St. in Portland everyday, Elise Pepple decided to explore the histories of places she passes. Pepple speaks to Jeane Bull about the local history of the area, and speaks to people who frequent key locations downtown.
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
published content
Title
Hard Work and Persistence: Junior Miller
Year
1983
Looking for a way for Eastport to boost morale, Junior Miller sees the Maine Trades Center as a good way to accomplish that goal. Pamela Wood speaks to Miller regarding vocational training and the Eastport Port Authority.
Type
Photography
Title
For Baron, It's All a Big Game
Year
2009
Cheryl Rau documents the work that Officer Kevin Webster and his K-9 partner Baron do in South Portland searching places and people for illegal drugs.
Type
Radio
Title
I Pledge
Year
2015
As senior class president, Lily SanGiovanni is responsible for saying the Pledge of Allegiance over the intercom in the morning, but has decided to give her fellow students the option of not saying it. Emma Nobel documents how the tradition of reciting the Pledge has become controversial, and the issues it has caused at South Portland High School.
Type
Multimedia
Title
Quality of Community: Open Bench Project
Year
2015
Founded by Jake Ryan, the Open Bench Project in Portland is a shared makerspace. Julia Whyel profiles how the makerspace is open to all community members as a tool and resource library to cultivate skill building.
Type
Writing
Title
Jack and Joy Went Up The Hill
Year
2014
A taxi driver in Portland, Jack Cole is a practitioner of the alternative healing technique known as Reiki. Emily Qualey discusses the journey that Cole has been on with his spiritual practice, and how Cole shares his beliefs with those who ride in his cab.
Type
published content
Title
Lighthouses
Year
1977
With questions about lighthouses, Salt students set out to explore the mystery and romance that surrounds lighthouses in Maine. Stephanie Wood and others document the importance of lighthouses in Maine, and speak to individuals who are directly connected to them.
Type
Photography
Title
Artigiano
Year
2012
From a shop in Portland, Jonathan Cooper crafts violins. Kimberlee Poole profiles Cooper's work on violins and the efforts of his artisans.
Type
Photography
Title
A Regular at Bob's Photographs
Year
2002
In his barbershop with a single chair, Bob Feeny speaks to regular clients every day. Betty Bastidas and Jessica Rosenburg visit Bob's Barbershop in Portland to speak to Feeny about the barbering culture and observe his interactions with the regulars.
Type
Photography
Title
Summer of '96
Year
1996
Christine Youngberg captures the services provided by Youth and Family Outreach in Portland, which supports youths who are living on the street.
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