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Rural Life
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Writing
Title
Jamaicans
Year
1988
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
Writing
Title
Tracking Down the Spirit
Year
2001
Aron Baumwoll explores how members of the Penobscot tribe redefine their life necessities to include Native American spirituality. Baumwoll speaks to these individuals regarding their way of life and beliefs.
Type
Multimedia
Title
Wood Work: A Farmer's Life
Year
2014
After a long life working in forestry and dairy, 92 year old Marlin Thurston is happy his family is taking over the Thurston Family Farm. Leslie Forstadt profiles how Thurston started his farm.
Type
Writing
Title
Demetracopolous
Year
1992
Jaime Ogden discusses the life of Jean Demetracopolous, working on a farm, and her Greek heritage.
Type
published content
Title
Ruth
Year
1978
As a resident of Swan's Island, Ruth Moulden shares her thoughts and life with Anne Pierter. Moulden discusses life on the island and working there.
Type
published content
Title
Closer to Nature
Year
1980
Sheryl Lane meets with Helen Perley of Pine Point to speak about the old days, her animals, and personal philosophies.
Type
Writing
Title
Keith Perry
Year
2000
David Welch documents the life of Keith Perry, an inmate at the Central Maine Pre-Release Center. Welch discusses the Perry's incarceration and learns about his personal life.
Type
Writing
Title
Not a Man's Town
Year
1992
As women begin to enter into the blue collar working world in larger numbers, the old idea of women staying at home to raise a family is fading away. Valerie Coffin documents the lives of several women who work tough industry jobs and still raise their families, all playing vital roles in everyday life.
Type
published content
Title
Beginnings: A Family Portrait
Year
2008
Amanda Kowalski documents the lives of Sasah Hom and Dylan Bolles, who found themselves beginning a new life in a winter rental on Peaks Island.
Type
Photography
Title
Elizabeth Shames - A Life in Motion Photographs
Year
1999
Even at old age, Elizabeth Shames continues to dance with the Perennial Effects dance group. Ian Chillag captures the life of Shames.
Type
Radio
Title
Not Just A Ride
Year
2019
One of the largest senior populations in the country is in rural Lincoln County, Maine. An aging population with little to no public transportation, the area faces wide spread senior isolation. A senior-led volunteer group drives their more isolated peers, and in the process, builds community.
Type
Writing
Title
Punk Rocker and Sausage Fox
Year
2002
Luke Snyder highlights the life of Jordan Kratz, a Jewish punk rocker. Snyder discusses Kratz's punk rock lifestyle, interest in science fiction, and living with Hepatitis C.
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