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Portland, Maine
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Old Sooty's Mulligan
Year
1976
Monty Washburn shares a story from his father, a former river driver, about a cook whose food was so bad that the camp cat would not even eat it.
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published content
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Horse Pulling
Year
1976
As a horse puller, Dick Wallingford has won more awards than anyone else. Jeremy Jasper speaks to Wallingford to learn how he is so successful.
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published content
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Maine's New Sweden
Year
1976
In central Maine, there is a cluster of small communities that are home to many Swedish immigrants. Debbie Ziegler and others investigate how these communities continue to preserve the traditions of their forefathers.
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published content
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Yankee Contraptions
Year
1976
With the need for something that could split wood for him, Monty Washburn engineered a contraption that could do it. Kevin Harnden speaks to Washburn about putting together his machine.
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Cluny Collects 'Heritage' in Potato Land
Year
1976
In Presque Isle, Cluny McPherson collects the heritage of potato growing people. Tanya Solomon and Parise White speak to McPherson about his collection of old farm tools.
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published content
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Like a Gift to an Indian- Basket Making
Year
1976
Following traditional Micmac Indian practices, Libby and Joe Muse make potato baskets in Presque Isle. Laurie Smith and Jason Wheeler visit the Muse's to learn how to create baskets, step by step.
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published content
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Potato Barrel Making
Year
1976
In Aroostook County, one of the most important jobs is the creation of potato barrels. Debbie Mountain and others speak to coopers about making potato barrels.
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published content
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Stone Walls
Year
1976
Harvey Bixby is a skilled artisan who builds stone walls. Mark Serreze visits Bixby to learn about his craft and the work that goes into it.
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published content
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A Day on the Barrens
Year
1976
Staying at her grandfather's camp on the Blueberry Barrens, Dianne McLaughlin and her friends experience what work is like picking blueberries on a hot day.
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published content
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Tall Tales
Year
1976
Former guide and member of the Micmac Indian tribe shares stories straight from the Maine woods.
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published content
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Old Time Nursing
Year
1976
After 40 years as a public health nurse, Alice Gibson shares her experiences. Ruth Kadra speaks to Gibson about working in public health and being involved in Kennebunk.
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published content
Title
Country Auction
Year
1976
In East Lebanon, Col. George Martin puts on a lively performance at his weekly country auctions. Anne Harrison and Pat Shrader document the work that Martin does at the auction.
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