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Alexander, Ben
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Title
The End of the World
Year
2007
A artist who suffers from illness, Peter McFarland discusses his legacy at age 65. Katie Arrants highlights the work of McFarland and speaks to him regarding his outsider art.
Type
published content
Title
Digging for Gems
Year
1991
In Oxford County, the mineral-rich veins keep gem and rock collectors returning for more. Jeffrey Schlegel documents how the lure of digging for treasure is seen in Oxford County.
Type
Writing
Title
Makin' Whoopie
Year
2002
Many states have staples that define the culture, and in Maine, the Whoopie Pie is close to icon status for Mainers. Roslyn McNally speaks to Amy Bouchard who bakes these pies at a quick rate and distributes them all over New England.
Type
published content
Title
Down She Goes
Year
1974
Heading down to the wharf at three o'clock in the morning, Herbert Baum is ready to learn about lobstering from his father and Dave Burnham. Baum documents the work that lobsterman do on their boats and how they got into the business.
Type
Photography
Title
Women at Sea
Year
1996
Amelia Walchli captures images of the world of the female sailors, uncovering that the idea that only men are ship captains and sailors is antiquated.
Type
Radio
Title
Stoop Singing
Year
2020
A first person account of self-isolating in 300 square feet. Names and voices have been changed to protect identity.
Type
Multimedia
Title
Senior Barber
Year
2013
For over 50 years, Norman Millette has been cutting hair in Portland. Liz Mak offers a profile on Millette's experiences as a barber and interacting with patrons.
Type
published content
Title
December 1988 Salt Magazine, View From Pier Road
Year
1988
Short write up on Carolyn Chute who lives in the woods of North Parsonsfield.
Type
Writing
Title
Business as Usual: The Closing of North Star Music Cafe
Year
2010
Type
published content
Title
The Cloistered Life
Year
1995
Unlike other Catholic religious orders in Maine, the Sister of the Precious Blood are a cloistered group. Mary Pope explores the daily lives of the sisters whose whole world exists within the Monastery of the Precious Blood in Portland.
Type
Writing
Title
The Church on Lafayette Street: Mutima Peters Offers Sancutary to His International Congregation
Year
2008
Zachary Crabtree speaks to members of the Banyamulenge community in Portland, discussing how they come together as a church community.
Type
Multimedia
Title
Hang on the Old
Year
2014
Living off the land as a homesteader, Jim Cornish enjoys a rustic life. Kevin Ting profiles how Cornish and other men have become one with their land.
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