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Rural Life
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Title
The Song of Objects
Year
2001
Jaimson York discusses the lives of several collectors, who collect different kinds of objects, but are united in their connection to place since they all live in Maine. York uncovers the differences among collectors and how they view their collections.
Type
Writing
Title
The Skin I'm In: Inside the Lives of Maine's Master Taxidermists
Year
2012
As two master taxidermists prepare for the annual Maine State Taxidermy Competition in Augusta, Adriana Widdoes documents their lives and work. Widdoes speaks to Tom Berube and Jayne Dyke about their profession and the participating in the competition.
Type
Writing
Title
The Sixteenth Minute: David's Heart Dreamed
Year
2003
Engaged and married at the Bethel Transfer Station, Sherry Whittemore discusses the wedding of David Hart. Whittemore speaks to Hart about the wedding being filmed by an entertainment program, the media attention, and life afterwards.
Type
Radio
Title
The Simple Life
Year
2008
Shira Bannerman focuses on Toure Weaver, a schoolteacher from suburban New Jersey, who is taking a break from his normal life to live at Earthways in Canaan. Toure discusses the skills that he is learning by living in the wilderness, and about finding the voice in nature.
Type
Writing
Title
The Seventh Generation
Year
1993
Pamela Green explores the culture of the Passamaquoddy by talking to students at Lee Academy. Green discusses with the students how their school understands their culture and traditions, allowing them to keep with their identity.
Type
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.
Type
Writing
Title
The Search for Life's Elements on Outward Bound
Year
1995
Abby Goldenfarb captures the experiences of students and facilitators of the Outward Bound program on Hurricane Island.
Type
published content
Title
The Search (A Story about Evelyn Turner)
Year
1982
On Swan's Island, the name Evelyn Turner will bring smiles to faces. Pamela Wood speaks to Turner about her view of the world.
Type
Writing
Title
The School Around Us
Year
1999
Laura Neale investigates the activities and programs for students at School Around Us. Neale speaks with teachers, students, and parents to understand how this form of alternative schooling works.
Type
published content
Title
The Sawmill
Year
1978
In the city of East Kingston in New Hampshire, George and Roy Cole cut trees at their sawmill. Greg Violette documents the Cole's work on trees and the precision that goes into their work.
Type
Writing
Title
The Rose Lady
Year
1994
Jean Cheney discusses the gardening experience and the cultivation of roses.
Type
Writing
Title
The Rooted Table: Two Families Who Know Where Their Food Comes From
Year
2008
Living as homesteaders, families push for the importance of food growth, and instilling those values into their children. Rachel Hurn speaks to two homesteading families about their beliefs regarding food and living off the land.
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