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Photography
Title
After an Afternoon
Year
2006
Caryn Turgeon documents the life of Bernard Booker.
Type
published content
Title
Island Time
Year
2007
Rebecca Stewart captures the work of Bob and Helene Quinn, owners and caretakers of Eagle Island. Stewart documents how they spend their days cooking, lobstering, and exploring.
Type
Radio
Title
Voler
Year
2007
Myonne Lee discusses her passion for flying, coming to the United States with her husband, and living her life after his death. Lee speaks about learning how to fly at the age of 75.
Type
Writing
Title
Not Just the Money
Year
2007
Seeking a community to relate with, 87 year old Maddie Watson attends bingo at the South Portland Bingo Hall, because like her most of the women there are widows. Megan Stacy speaks to Watson about playing her bingo games and her community.
Type
published content
Title
To Love and to Care For
Year
2007
After 63 years of marriage, Doris and George Castonia do the best they can to care for each other. Christine Shanahan documents how despite the love the Castonia's have for each other, life is not getting easier.
Type
Writing
Title
The Learning Curve
Year
2008
At Piper Shores retirement community in Scarborough, Maine, some seniors choose to spend their leisure time in intellectual pursuits. Rachel Hurn speaks to residents at Piper Shores to understand the educational opportunities that are offered to senior citizens within the community.
Type
Radio
Title
Senior Citizens Barber Shop
Year
2008
Norman Millette recounts his experiences as a barber, discussing trends and interacting with patrons.
Type
Photography
Title
Getting Old is for the Birds
Year
2008
With only seven permanent residents and an influx of others who come in for day service, the Island Commons Nursing Home of Chebeague can give every resident individual attention. Marcus DeSenio documents the life of residents and patients at the nursing home.
Type
Photography
Title
Not Too Late
Year
2008
Katie Stohlmann documents the life and activities of Marcia Chute, a member of the Maine Senior Women's Basketball League.
Type
Radio
Title
The Garden Ladies of Elwell Farms
Year
2009
At the Elwell Farms retirement home, residents cultivate different kinds of flowers and plants in their gardens. Caty Enders speaks to the women about gardening and how it allows them to be a close community.
Type
Radio
Title
A Liberated Lady
Year
2009
Alice Loesch recounts the experience of having an alcoholic husband. Loesch speaks about getting divorced, finding liberation in her life, and meeting a new man in old age.
Type
Photography
Title
Sleeping Downstairs
Year
2010
Luke Madden documents the life of Willie Leo, a retired boxer and mason, who at 87, spends most of his time socializing.
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