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Rural Life
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Writing
Title
Oliver Underground
Year
2001
Earth sheltering provides a sustainable way for individuals to live in a home, as Oliver Solmitz is attempting to do. Cheryl Hamilton highlights Solmitz's project of building an earth shelter and discusses his life.
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