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Title
Dismantle the Sun
Year
2009
After losing her husband to ALS, Joan Uraneck began to redefine her sense of spirituality but experiences the struggles of being a widow in our recent culture. Anna Clarke highlights Uraneck's life with her husband, dealing with ALS, and coping with his death.
Type
published content
Title
Sisters of Mercy and the Winds of Vatican II
Year
1994
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
Photography
Title
Growing Up Geek
Year
2010
Adrianne Mathiowetz documents the lives of Amy and Nicole Sutherland, two twins who are invested in the geek and gaming culture.
Type
Multimedia
Title
Maine Spirit
Year
2013
For the Dunphy family, making mascots is a tradition and their business. Tracy Mumford documents how the family has created costumes for schools and business, in Maine and beyond.
Type
Writing
Title
How to Peel a Persimmon
Year
2001
Krista Mahr documents the growth of the Cambodian community in Portland, speaking with several individuals regarding their culture and religion.
Type
Radio
Title
Measure, Measure, Measure
Year
2004
Sara Wood highlights the life of Sturgis Whalen, a bus driver in Maine. Wood discusses Whalen dropping off his son to leave for the Navy, which follows a military tradition in the family.
Type
Photography
Title
442 St. John Street
Year
2011
Katrina Herzog documents the culture at 442 St. John Street, a home used to house young transients and people visiting Boothbay Harbor.
Type
published content
Title
Seafaring: Grandfather's Golden Earring
Year
1980
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
published content
Title
Canoes- Canvas to Plastic
Year
1995
Andrew Harsig visits the Old Town Canoe Company to document the creation of traditional wooden canoes.
Type
published content
Title
Making Maple Syrup
Year
1976
Traditional to New England, tapping trees and making maple syrup is done every year. Louis Burns speaks to Donald Wood about how it's done.
Type
Writing
Title
Now Playing: Climbing Katahdin
Year
2001
Brendan Moore explores the culture of independent film making in Maine, speaking to filmmakers and discussing films.
Type
published content
Title
Lewiston: Off the Tourist Track to a Pretty Nice, Pretty French City
Year
1990
Considered by some as the armpit of Maine, Lewiston, has developed a poor reputation. Claire Holman speaks to residents of the Franco-American community around town to showcase Lewiston's strength and beauty.
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