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Portland Police
Year
1994
Jennifer Moorefield discusses the various kinds of police patrols in Portland, and talks to officers about their jobs and experiences.
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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.
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Writing
Title
Amerasians Summer
Year
1994
Laurel Cox discusses the experience and struggles of the Amerasian community, as experienced in Vietnam in the United States.
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Writing
Title
Off Screen: The Movies on Exchange
Year
2003
For many people in Portland the corporte run cinema houses are not for them, and instead turn to a smaller moviehouse, The Moves on Exchange. Abigail Perkiss discusses the history of the business and the experiences of those who work there.
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Writing
Title
Working for a Living
Year
2003
Mira Ptacin highlights the work of David Brennan, a funeral home director at Hobbs Funeral Home. Ptacin speaks to Brennan about his profession and the various job functions at a funeral home.
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Writing
Title
The Members of Cerberus Shoal Play with Their Eyes Closed
Year
2003
Molly Sircher documents the music group Cerberus Shoal, and speaks to the band members about their experiences touring and performing.
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Writing
Title
The Season of Roger's Date Book: One Man's Life in Money, Meetings, and Cliff Island, Maine
Year
2003
Caitie Whelan highlights the life of Roger Berle, a man who actively donates and fundraises money to support his community.
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Writing
Title
The Amazing Adventures of Casablanca Comics
Year
2003
Comics and superheroes can appeal to individuals of all ages, and at Casablanca Comics in Portland, they strive to reach all audiences. Laura Belous speaks to employees and owners of the shop to learn about their passion for comics and the culture surrounding comics.
Type
Writing
Title
Paving Her Way
Year
2003
The legacy of hardworking people in Maine allows women to fit into any workforce, including highway construction. Vanessa Cirulli highlights the work of Christine Webber, a woman who works in project management for highway construction, and discusses working in a male dominated field.
Type
Writing
Title
The Eye of the Beholder
Year
2004
With cosmetic surgery becoming more common for varying kinds of body modification or repair, Elizabeth Daley highlights the practice of Dr. Verne Weisberg in Portland. Daley speaks to patients, employees, and Dr. Weisberg about their experiences and practices.
Type
Writing
Title
The Giant in the Old Port
Year
2004
Marcie Parker highlights the controversial life of Joe Soley, a landlord in the Old Port District of Portland, who many regard as a slumlord. Parker investigates Soley's life and his reputation as a slumlord.
Type
Writing
Title
Monastery
Year
1994
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 who's whole world exists within the Monastery of the Precious Blood in Portland.
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