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Portland, Maine
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Writing
Title
Jack and Joy Went Up The Hill
Year
2014
A taxi driver in Portland, Jack Cole is a practitioner of the alternative healing technique known as Reiki. Emily Qualey discusses the journey that Cole has been on with his spiritual practice, and how Cole shares his beliefs with those who ride in his cab.
Type
Radio
Title
The Laughing Table
Year
2013
At the Osher Inn in Portland, female residents gather weekly to socialize and share stories. Mary Wesley speaks to Patricia Quinlan about the community at the Osher Inn, and living with others in old age.
Type
published content
Title
Little Wanderers
Year
1995
Rebecca McDonald discusses the services and programs offered at the Maine Children's Home, and how these programs give teenage mothers an opportunity to get an education.
Type
Writing
Title
First Generations
Year
1988
Mary Lou Wendell documents how immigrants who come from different places to America for freedom are the bridge generation.
Type
Photography
Title
Off Screen: The Movies on Exchange Street
Year
2003
For many people in Portland the corporate run cinema houses are not for them, and instead turn to a smaller moviehouse, The Moves on Exchange. Laura Sutherland captures the experiences of those who work there.
Type
Writing
Title
The Graft
Year
1998
Tara Lockhart documents the winery business of Tom Hoey, located in Brooksville, Maine. Lockhart speaks to Hoey regarding the Soe's Ear Winery, politics, and weaving.
Type
Photography
Title
Eugene's Coast
Year
2006
Kristin Wright documents the life of Eugene Cole, a surfer from South Portland who teaches classes at Gooch's Beach.
Type
published content
Title
Cracking Sea Urchins, Portland, 1993
Year
1995
In the process of cracking open sea urchins, David Gavril observes two men looking for roe.
Type
Photography
Title
Wonder Boys - Casablanca Comics
Year
2003
Comics and superheroes can appeal to individuals of all ages, and at Casablanca Comics in Portland, they strive to reach all audiences. Lizz Giordano and Laura Belous speak to employees and owners of the shop to learn about their passion for comics and the culture surrounding comics.
Type
Photography
Title
Stacy - Photo Essay of a 16 Year Old
Year
1998
Jen Halpern documents the life of Stacy, a 16 year old who attends the Pupil Rehabilitation and Education Program (PREP) in Portland.
Type
Writing
Title
Grown Up: The Education of Jasmine
Year
2010
A senior at Portland High School, Jasmine Dipietrantonio is attempting to graduate for the third time. Aimee Pelletier highlights how Dipietrantonio has struggled with school and her family life, but is now taking Accelerated Credit Option classes to complete her high school degree.
Type
published content
Title
Mary Toft Walton in Apartment, Portland, 1991
Year
1995
Kaycie Levy photographs Mary Toft Walton, a retired schoolteacher, going through papers in her apartment.
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