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Logging Town
Year
1976
For the town of Patten, Maine, the logging industry made a large impact, being considered the lumbering center of the world. Regina Baker and Nancy Noyes document how lumbering became ingrained into the local history, and write about the museum that holds that history.
Type
Writing
Title
Portland on Three
Year
2004
Chris Joob highlights the Portland Rugby Club, speaking to its members and learning about their personal experiences and playing rugby.
Type
published content
Title
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.
Type
Writing
Title
Streets Under Seige
Year
1989
In Portland, Tate and Tyng Streets hold a history of displacement, change, and decay. Amanda Holmes vists people in the neighborhood to discuss why they still cling to Tate and Tyng.
Type
Writing
Title
Pulse of the Hive
Year
2005
With a background in chemical engineering, Lincoln Sennett borrowed ideas from honey packing companies to build his own honey production plant. Erin Post documents the history of Swan's Honey, originally owned by Harold Swan, and the work that goes into the business.
Type
Radio
Title
The Hang Family
Year
2013
After three generations of family growing up in Portland, Mony Hang is trying to pass on the culture of Cambodia that he never knew. Erika Lantz documents the history of the Hang family, the challenges that they faced in Cambodia, and their struggles to maintain their cultural identity in Portland.
Type
published content
Title
Closer to Nature
Year
1980
Sheryl Lane meets with Helen Perley of Pine Point to speak about the old days, her animals, and personal philosophies.
Type
Writing
Title
Barn Remains
Year
1996
As industry brings in new developments and technology, the small family farm begins to fade into history. Hilary McQuilkin investigates how the barn used to be the way of life for many people and the subject of barn deconstruction.
Type
Photography
Title
Closer to Nature - Helen Perley Photographs
Year
1979
Carl Haycock and Sheryl Lane meet with Helen Perley of Pine Point to speak about the old days, her animals, and personal philosophies.
Type
Radio
Title
I Have the Day Free
Year
2008
Living on home confinement, one women in Portland is the only person in the state who is serving a prison sentence from home. Natasha Haverty highlights how this women is trying to find her way back into society.
Type
published content
Title
Bush Piloting in Maine
Year
2001
A group bound together by a common interest, Mike Eckel discusses the lives of bush pilots and their love for flying. Eckel highlights their histories and their beliefs for the future.
Type
Writing
Title
Aging Bush Pilots
Year
1996
A group bound together by a common interest, Mike Eckel discusses the lives of bush pilots and their love for flying. Eckel highlights their histories and their beliefs for the future.
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