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Title
Between Stitches: A Shoe Story
Year
2012
Despite social and economic changes, workers at the Rancourt factory in Lewiston continue the traditional craft of shoemaking. Heidi Sistare documents the work that is done at the factory and the importance of working at the shoe factory.
Type
Writing
Title
Lubec, America
Year
2008
In the town of Lubec, there is a struggle between new ideas and old traditions. Joshua Miller explores how residents of the town deal with economic struggles, factory closings, and remembering the past.
Type
Writing
Title
Come On, People!
Year
2007
Leading an effort to revitalize the town of Skowhegan, Cory King is finding new ways to development the town economically and bring back tourists. Caitlin Elsaesser documents King's efforts to rebuild the town and how people in the town perceive King's approach.
Type
published content
Title
November 1989 Salt Magazine, Maine Journal
Year
1989
Short write ups on commuting in Maine, barbershop economics, and the expansion of Bath Iron Works.
Type
published content
Title
Return of the Young: Meg McGarvey
Year
1983
As a more recent resident of Eastport, Meg McGarvey already feels like more firmly implanted in Eastport than in any other place. Pamela Wood highlights the work McGarvey wants to do working on the city's Economic Development Committee.
Type
published content
Title
Salmon: Art Mackay
Year
1983
Pamela Wood speaks to Art Mackay regarding the raising of salmon and how it impacts the economics of Eastport. In the closing paragraphs of the magazine, Pamela Wood recounts the current situation in Eastport, and how there is promise for the town.
Type
published content
Title
Greenville: the Shifting Frontier
Year
1993
Despite growth and new trends in Greenville, it is impossible to take out the frontier. Daniel Bigman documents the town of Greenville through the eyes of somes of its people.
Type
published content
Title
Snowmobile Town
Year
2000
Just under 20 miles from the Canadian border, the town of Jackman, Maine is covered in snowmobile trails. Philip Mazzone discusses how important the snowmobile industry is for Jackman, assisting with the economy and logging industry.
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