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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 published content
Title Fitzhenry's Store
Year 1984
For a tiny store in Lubec, FitzHenry's has everything. Pamela Wood speaks to Fred McClure about the history of Fitzhenry's Store.
Type Writing
Title Bonnie's Diner: Love at First Bite
Year 1994
Jill Gardner discusses the history of Bonnie's Diner in Winslow, Maine, and talks to regulars about their experiences there.
Type Writing
Title Yardgoods Center
Year 1995
Greggory Elliott explores the histories of various stores in downtown Waterville, and learns about how these business interact with the economics of the area.
Type Writing
Title Spinning Wool
Year 1995
The R&R Spinning Group meets once a week in West Cumberland to relax and share stories. Hannah Morris speaks with the spinners to learn about their personal histories and hobby.
Type published content
Title Two Eggs, Toast, Homefries
Year 2002
Through different owners and changes, Marcy's diner in Portland tries to rediscover and display a past. Alethea Okonak speaks with the owners of Marcy's to discuss the history and culture of the diner.
Type Writing
Title Preservation With Clapboard Gaps
Year 2005
Growing up with a passion for restoration, Scott Hatch makes a living on restoring old barns. Douglas Milliken discusses Hatch's work on barns and how he is restoring history through barns.
Type published content
Title Preservation With Clapboard Gaps
Year 2007
Growing up with a passion for restoration, Scott Hatch makes a living on restoring old barns. Douglas Milliken discusses Hatch's work on barns and how he is restoring history through barns.
Type published content
Title Old Bottles
Year 1975
As a collector of old bottles, Ted Towne believes that there is history in each bottle. Paul Jackson speaks to Towne about his hobby and how each bottle represents something new.
Type published content
Title December 1993 Salt Magazine, Inside Back Cover
Year 1993
Inside back cover for the December 1993 Salt Magazine, with a brief history of Salt.
Type published content
Title Soda Fountain Philosophy: Natives, Yachters and Coneheads in a Camden Pharmacy
Year 1987
In downtown Camden, the Boynton McKay Drugstore serves as a place for both locals and tourists. Kate Skorpen explores how tourism is handled in the town of Camden.
Type Writing
Title A Nice Trade
Year 2005
Nancy Rosenbaum highlights the Local 188 restaurant, owned by Jay Villani. Rosenbaum speaks to Villani about the start of the business and how it fits into the local restaurant scene.