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Title
Legacy of Justice
Year
2013
As the first black representative in Maine, Jerry Talbot drafted the Names and Places bill, which would outlaw the use of the "n-word" from maps of Maine, which passed in 1977. Yevonnie Lowe profiles Talbot's account of the path that led to his election in 1972.
Type
Multimedia
Title
One Last Great Skate
Year
2015
Growing up roller skating at Great Skates in Bangor, Tiffani Lindsey now manages the rink. Charlie Weber documents how the rink is scheduled to close during the summer of 2016, and how devoted patrons are upset.
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
Multimedia
Title
Away to That Other World
Year
2015
Starting as a hobby and becoming a business, Dana Perkins builds model ships in bottles. Genevieve Pedulla profiles how Perkins' craft is a practice in problem solving for him.
Type
Multimedia
Title
Shifting
Year
2015
Repairing lamps for over 30 years, Brian Allen believes it's hard to convince the younger generation to pay a little extra to get a lamp repaired. Kelsey Nichols profiles Allen's work as a repairman in South Portland.
Type
Multimedia
Title
Carry it Through
Year
2014
For the Cottrell family in Searsport, wooden boatbuilding as become a family tradition. Sara Quinn profiles how one father and son duo craft different kinds of wooden boats in their workshop.
Type
Multimedia
Title
Last Call
Year
2014
The last hand-crank telephone company in the United States lived in the Hathaways living room in Bryant Pond, Maine. Sofia Aldinio documents how the Hathaways ran the Bryant Pond Phone Company in their home, and how the everything happened around the switchboard.
Type
Multimedia
Title
Just Right
Year
2015
From a shop in Portland, Jonathan Cooper crafts violins. Cooper discusses the craft of making violins, his entry into the art, and his love for the instrument.
Type
Multimedia
Title
Nat Bell, Logger
Year
2017
Nat Bell is an independent logger living and working in Leeds, Maine. In addition to felling trees, hauling logs, and cutting lumber, Nat also volunteers his time to the Kennebec Land Trust teaching kids about the benefits of good, sustainable forestry.
Type
Multimedia
Title
The Town That Paper Made
Year
2013
Known as the "Town that Paper Made," East Millinocket has struggled since the paper mill closed down. Mitch Borden documents how the community has been impacted by the mill closure 10 years ago, and how they attempt to make ends meet for their each other.
Type
Multimedia
Title
Out of Doors
Year
2013
For three local athletes, the outdoors offers a place to find peace and spirituality. Richard Forbes highlights how these athletes use nature to get the most out of life.
Type
Multimedia
Title
Intervale Center
Year
2013
In Vermont, the Intervale Center supports community food systems by expanding local food markets and increasing farmer's incomes. Chris Remington investigates how the Center has faced challenges and questions if the organization can act as a model for the future of local food.
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