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Rural Life
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Multimedia
Title
A Life Continues
Year
2012
After passing away, the spirit of Hasket Hildreth lives on in the boat that he created, Frances. Kelly Shetron documents how the boat is still used, and the impact Hasket had on the lives of those who work on Frances.
Type
Writing
Title
The Rooted Table: Two Families Who Know Where Their Food Comes From
Year
2008
Living as homesteaders, families push for the importance of food growth, and instilling those values into their children. Rachel Hurn speaks to two homesteading families about their beliefs regarding food and living off the land.
Type
Photography
Title
I'd Like to See the Pounds of Butter I've Made With That Churnin': Mary T's Farm Photographs
Year
1977
Living out in West Peru, Mary Turner always has stories to share. Kelly Emery visits Turner and learns how to make butter on a churn.
Type
published content
Title
I'd Like To See The Pounds Of Butter I've Made From That Churn'.
Year
1977
Living out in West Peru, Mary Turner always has stories to share. Kelly Emery visits Turner and learns how to make butter on a churn.
Type
published content
Title
The Cloistered Life
Year
1995
Unlike other Catholic religious orders in Maine, the Sister of the Precious Blood are a cloistered group. Mary Pope explores the daily lives of the sisters whose whole world exists within the Monastery of the Precious Blood in Portland.
Type
Photography
Title
Mary Turner
Year
1987
Pam Berry captures images of Mary Turner during an interview in 1987.
Type
Writing
Title
Pariah: An Accusation of Terrorism Turns One Man's Life Upside Down
Year
2010
Accused of being a terrorist, Mohammad Shafiq ur Rahman is a Parkistani immigrant who was imprisoned for having known a convicted terrorist over a decade ago. David Turner documents Shafiq's life, and discusses the ordeal that he faced by being accused of terrorism.
Type
Photography
Title
A Connected Life: Living Locally and Close to the Earth
Year
2010
Maggie Melvin documents the lives of Chris and Ashirah Knapp, two people who live alternative lifestyles as homesteaders.
Type
Writing
Title
The Season of Roger's Date Book: One Man's Life in Money, Meetings, and Cliff Island, Maine
Year
2003
Caitie Whelan highlights the life of Roger Berle, a man who actively donates and fundraises money to support his community.
Type
Multimedia
Title
A Quiet Space
Year
2012
Learning wilderness skills and how to live off the land from a Native American elder as a child, Raymond Reitze lives a quiet and peaceful life with nature. Masumi Hayashi-Smith highlights Reitze's life, becoming attuned to nature, and teaching his wilderness skills.
Type
Writing
Title
Nine Lives
Year
2005
At Peabody House in Portland, Cynthia Cushing is able to receive care from nurses and volunteers to ensure she takes her AIDS medication, and also have a place to sleep. Renee Nemmers discusses the life of Cushing, recounting her life with drug abuse, being tested positive for HIV/AIDS, and changing her life.
Type
Multimedia
Title
Life Those Before Us
Year
2012
In Augusta, people are able to study wilderness living at the Maine Primitive Skills School. Students speak about the importance of the school in their lives.
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