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Photography
Title
75 State Street Hair Salon
Year
2004
Stephanie Weinstein captures a photograph of Margo washing a woman's hair at the 75 State Street Retirement Community Beauty Salon.
Type
Photography
Title
In Each Other's Corner Photographs
Year
2005
The fighting style of mixed martial arts incorporates elements from many different styles, which Jay Jack and Amanda Buckner teach at their studio in Portland. Annie Reichert highlights the work of Jack and Buckner, with regards to fighting and their personal lives.
Type
Writing
Title
The Culture of Things: An Iranian Family in Maine
Year
2002
Jones Franzel highlights the lives of Iranians who escaped Iran because they practice Baha'ism. Franzel discusses how Iranians who practiced Baha'ism lived as a persecuted minority in Iran and how coming to the United States offered them opportunities to live their lives.
Type
Writing
Title
Twelve Years and 20,000 Miles
Year
2007
Since 1992 Mike Brooks has participated in marathons all over the United States, and is currently working on doing a third marathon in each state. Julia Davis speaks to Brooks about getting into running marathons and some injuries he faced along the way.
Type
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.
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
Writing
Title
Dark Prospects: The Closing of America's Last Sardine Cannery Theatens a Way of Life on Maine's Coast
Year
2010
The sardine packing industry supported the town of Gouldsboro for nearly 135 years, until the packing plant was closed down. Thomas Stackpole investigates how the closure of the sardine packing plant directly impacts the town, as well as other seafood industries in Maine.
Type
Writing
Title
An Island Mostly Unto Itself
Year
2008
On the Chebeague Island, members of the island community grow concerned about the rising oil prices and what that means for them heating their homes in the winter. Mark Lebourdias explores how neighbors assist each other with time and money to prepare for the coming winter.
Type
Radio
Title
Recipes for Seaweed, Recipes for Peace
Year
2003
Chris Korzen highlights the work and life of Larch Hanson, the owner of a seaweed harvesting company. Hanson discusses his work, family, and spirituality.
Type
Radio
Title
Til Death Do Us Part
Year
2007
Morrell and Judie York, two funeral directors, are based in Portland and work at the Independent Death Care Chapel. They discuss the services and arrangements that they provide for families of the deceased, as well as their personal history.
Type
Radio
Title
Easy Does It
Year
2005
Adam Kampe speaks to bowlers at Good Time Lanes to highlight the sport of candlepin bowling, a sport unique to the New England area. Bowlers discuss their experiences bowling and their bowling communities.
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.
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