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Radio
Title
Sophie's Move
Year
2018
Sophie Rioux is a 31-year-old artist and musician. She has a genetic disorder called Williams Syndrome, which means she'll never reach certain milestones of independence, such as driving or holding a full-time job. But, in this story, Sophie starts to claim her autonomy in one way: by making plans to move out of her beloved family home and into an apartment of her own. Music by Sophie Rioux.
Type
Writing
Title
The Other Maine
Year
1991
Project on the perceptions of Northern and Southern Maine, as seen by individuals who live on the opposite half.
Type
Writing
Title
The Transgender Community
Year
1996
Mary Kathryn Durham investigates the lives of transgender individuals living in Maine, speaking with individuals of varying backgrounds.
Type
Multimedia
Title
A Reason For Living
Year
2013
At the age of 85, Lucy Heywood is writing her life story and reflecting on her experiences. Ben Buddig documents how Heywood speaks about the good times in her life, and the challenges she fought through.
Type
Writing
Title
Working for a Living
Year
2003
Mira Ptacin highlights the work of David Brennan, a funeral home director at Hobbs Funeral Home. Ptacin speaks to Brennan about his profession and the various job functions at a funeral home.
Type
Photography
Title
Living Aboard
Year
2006
Entranced by sailing after her first race, Christine Kean races her sailboat three to four times a year. Amanda Kowalski captures Kean's life and the culture behind sailing.
Type
published content
Title
Mary T's Farm
Year
1976
A longtime friend of Monty Washburn, Mary Turner works and lives on a farm in West Peru. James Jannetti speaks to Turner about her life experiences.
Type
published content
Title
The Elders
Year
1983
William Ibelle explores how three generations of Penobscot Indians are searching through their experiences to define what it means to be a Penobscot living in today's work.
Type
Writing
Title
The Power of Place
Year
1994
Charlies McCormick covers the personal histories of people who live and work in the small community of Ocean Park.
Type
published content
Title
The Younger Generation
Year
1983
William Ibelle explores how three generations of Penobscot Indians are searching through their experiences to define what it means to be a Penobscot living in today's work.
Type
published content
Title
Goat Island Lighthouse
Year
1976
As the lighthouse keeper at Goat Island, Martin Cain has to live a secluded life. Jeffrey Bonney documents Cain's daily problems, routines, and experiences in running a lighthouse.
Type
Writing
Title
Family Logging
Year
1995
Melissa Falcon documents the life of the Weese family and their role in the community of Athens, Maine. Falcon discusses working in the woods and personal stories.
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