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Writing
Title
Acadian Family
Year
1994
Jean Sexton sets out to uncover how families fit into the pattern of life in Madawaska, yet finds out that these patterns are not based on sterotypes but rather the choices people make for their way of life. She discusses family histories, dynamics and life in Madawaska.
Type
Writing
Title
Breaking Trail: A Musher Comes Home
Year
2005
Lila Dobbs highlights the life of Polly Mahoney, owner of Mahoosuc Guide Service in Newry. Dobbs covers Mahoney's early life, the start of her business, and dogs sledding.
Type
Radio
Title
To Know Full Well
Year
2020
Despite her youth, healthy lifestyle, and idyllic setting in rural Maine, Kelsey George feels herself becoming sicker and sicker. Without the help of doctors, Kelsey figures out the culprit. She then repairs her health and sets out to protect others from having to go through a frightening health crisis like she experienced. The personal becomes political.
Type
published content
Title
Jack of All Trades
Year
1987
As someone who has held many different jobs in his life, Al Buzzell is a jack of all trades. Mark Childs documents how Buzzell got involved with a number of different trades.
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
Writing
Title
The Toll of Science: Searching for Echoes of Richmond's Russian Colony
Year
2009
In the town of Richmond the last remnants of its Russian colony is disappearing, but the parishioners of Saint Alexander Nevsky Church continue to instill new life into ancient traditions. Elizabeth Peck speaks to members of the Russian colony to learn about their experiences and traditional Russian practices.
Type
published content
Title
To Maine for Apples
Year
1989
At Tom Gyger's orchard near Bridgton, Jamaican apple pickers live a life between two worlds. Lisa Rathke follows around 13 pickers through the harvest and their daily lives.
Type
published content
Title
Home: Helen Huntley
Year
1983
Living in Eastport for 73 years, Helen Huntley's view of the city is shaped by her time there, and short time spent away. Pamela Wood speaks to Huntley about what life used to be like in the town.
Type
published content
Title
Your New Country
Year
1980
Coming to Maine in 1902 from Canada to live a better life, Bertha Guerin recounts the differences between her home in Canada and in Maine.
Type
published content
Title
Swedes of Aroostook
Year
1990
For three generations, a colony of Swedish farmers have raised potatoes and families in rural Aroostook County. Laura Johnson highlights how these farmers are close knit and hard working.
Type
Photography
Title
The Rooted Table Photographs
Year
2008
Living as homesteaders, families push for the importance of food growth, and instilling those values into their children. Heather Noonan and Rachel Hurn speak to two homesteading families about their beliefs regarding food and living off the land.
Type
published content
Title
Fishing
Year
1977
In Maine, fishing has always been a way of life. Pamela Wood and Salt students offer an overview of fishing in Maine.
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