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Alderson, Earl
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Title
A Maine Barn Raisin'
Year
1975
From dawn to dusk, friends and neighbors of Stacy Wentworth helped him raise a 50 foot barn in Arundel. Anne Gorham documents the work that went into putting the barn together.
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published content
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Flintlocks
Year
1975
With an interest in firearms from a young age, Monty Washburn began making guns for himself. Laurie Astrowsky and Mark Emerson document Washburn's interest in guns and the work that goes into crafting one.
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published content
Title
I Could Never Call Myself a Yankee'
Year
1975
As one of the first Greeks to come to Maine, Pericles Economos became a leader in the Greek community. Kelly Emery documents Pericles' journey to Maine and opening his own business.
Type
published content
Title
White As the Driven Snow'
Year
1982
Maurice Gordon is a retired master plasterer from West Kennebunkport. Bethany Aronow and other Salt students visit Gordon to learn about his craft of working with plaster.
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Writing
Title
Run Dog Run: Sled Dog Racing Finds Solid Ground
Year
2008
Tracey Samuelson highlights the Downeast Sled Dog Club and their participation in a dryland season for their sport. Samuelson discusses how dryland competitions are new in a sport that is traditionally done in the snow.
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published content
Title
Folk That's Show Biz
Year
1989
Schooner Fare is a folk group that gives a new beat to old songs that were almost forgotten. Amy Schnerr documents how the band aims to give songs back to the people in a contemporary setting.
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published content
Title
Rhythm of the Loom
Year
1984
For generations, Bessie Swain has taught individuals in New England how to weave. Heather Walker speaks to Swain about her craft.
Type
Writing
Title
Am I Happy?: Definitions of a Quarter-Life Crisis
Year
2011
Marae Hart speaks to various individuals in Maine to learn about their definitions of happiness. Hart discusses different philosophies and beliefs regarding the emotion.
Type
Writing
Title
Raising the Flag
Year
2008
For the Freeport Flag Ladies, the American flag is more than just a symbol, but an entire lifestyle. Brendan Collins highlights how this group has made it their life's work to keep alive a sense of true Americanism, despite an unpopular war in Iraq.
Type
Writing
Title
Pageantry in Maine
Year
2000
For many women beauty pageants are a full time investment. Diane Cook discusses the pageant scene in Maine by speaking to contestants, volunteers, and pageant producers.
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published content
Title
Dragging with Lester Orcutt
Year
1977
Out at Wood Island at four in the morning, Lester Orcutt is ready to start his daily routine of dragging. Herbert Baum III joins Orcutt has he drags to learn about this fishing method and the work draggers perform.
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published content
Title
Like It, No Like It- Take It!
Year
1978
For nearly 60 years, Maria Gollaros has worked in the fabric mills of New England. Deborah Garvin highlights Gollaros' life as a Greek immigrant and how she uses her Greek traditions in Maine.
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