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South Portland, Maine
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Ida
Year
1975
Standing at four and a half feet tall, Ida Allen can stand up for herself. Anne Gorham documents Allen's life as the daughter of a settler and growing up in the wilderness of Maine.
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published content
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Lambing
Year
1975
In 1962, Almon Williams began raising sheeps. Elizabeth Tanner speaks to Williams about raising sheeps and taking care of them.
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published content
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Gnats: The Great North American Tree Squeak
Year
1975
Former guide and member of the Micmac Indian tribe shares the story of a small mammal that inhabits the Maine woods, riding on moonbeams.
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published content
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Arthur is Arthur
Year
1975
Curious about a man known for his uniqueness, Salt students visit Arthur Welch of Cape Porpoise. Richard Merrill and other Salt students speak to Welch about his personal life.
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published content
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Old Bottles
Year
1975
As a collector of old bottles, Ted Towne believes that there is history in each bottle. Paul Jackson speaks to Towne about his hobby and how each bottle represents something new.
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published content
Title
Everybody's Friend
Year
1975
In Kennebunk, Willis Gowen runs a local drug store. Elizabeth Turner documents the work Gowen has done for his community for over 53 years at his pharmacy.
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published content
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Flintlocks
Year
1975
With an interest in firearms from a young age, Monty Washburn began making guns for himself. Laurie Astrowsky and Mark Emerson document Washburn's interest in guns and the work that goes into crafting one.
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published content
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Arthur's Wooden World
Year
1975
For about 17 years, Arthur Fretwell has been crafting all sorts of works of art, from boats to lighthouses. Herb Baum visits Fretwell to speak about him coming to the United States from England and his crafting hobby.
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published content
Title
I Could Never Call Myself a Yankee'
Year
1975
As one of the first Greeks to come to Maine, Pericles Economos became a leader in the Greek community. Kelly Emery documents Pericles' journey to Maine and opening his own business.
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published content
Title
Steps in Making a Snowshoe Part II
Year
1975
From his workshop in Caratunk, Walter York creates snowshoes. Anne Gorham covers the steps of filling the bows for snowshoes.
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published content
Title
Dump Picking
Year
1975
In an effort to be thrifty and pass the time, New Englanders go to the dump to pick for items. Sean Riley documents the work dump pickers do and the kinds of items they find.
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published content
Title
Steps in Making a SnowShoe
Year
1975
From his workshop in Caratunk, Walter York creates snowshoes. Anne Gorham covers the steps of making the bows for snowshoes.
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