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Radio
Title
Arthur the Tugboat Captain
Year
2001
Lyndsey Spofford recounts the history and work of Arthur Fournier, a tugboat captain who works out of Portland Harbor.
Type
Radio
Title
A Mother's Solution
Year
2012
With so much responsibilities regarding child rearing, housework, and other work, women try to find solutions to coping with all their work. Katie Ricciardi highlights how one group of women decided to take up surfing as an outlet.
Type
Multimedia
Title
Like Father, Like Son: Dan's More Than a Shoe Repairman
Year
2015
Despite all of the change in Portland, Dan Lentz's shop, Roy's Shoes, has stayed the same. Emma Nobel profiles the work Lentz does as a cobbler.
Type
Multimedia
Title
Been There, Going There
Year
2015
As owner of Mainely Frames in Portland, Leo Pelletier has over 3,000 maps in his collection. Michael Healey profiles how Pelletier's maps are his best seller.
Type
Radio
Title
Mark Our Vessel
Year
2010
Fascinated by the visual representation of stories through tattoos, Cyndi Lou Pappenfus uses tattooing as a way to give people closure for life-changing events. Sarah Delia documents the work that Cyndi Lou does for people who have survived cancer and drug addictions, and how the tattoos tell their own story.
Type
Radio
Title
Slots of Fun
Year
2004
T.K. McGurit discusses the hobby of slot car racing, and speaks to racers who meet at Slots of Fun in Brunswick about their experiences with cars.
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
The Amazing Adventures of 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. Laura Belous speaks to employees and owners of the shop to learn about their passion for comics and the culture surrounding comics.
Type
Radio
Title
The Proverbial Tree
Year
2007
Firing ranges in the state of Maine have no laws against stray bullets hitting someone's personal property, which is an issue with Jeff Jones. Jeremy Gardner highlights how Jeff Jones tried to fight against the Wiscasset Rod and Gun Club for endangering his home and family.
Type
Writing
Title
Hot Air Balloons
Year
1994
Barbara Michaels uncovers the lives of five self-employed individuals who perform various services to entertain the public, highlighting the importance of following one's passion in life.
Type
Writing
Title
Worming
Year
1996
A key staple to fishing is bait, and in Maine there are individuals who practice wormdigging. Jennifer Dowell speaks with some of these men and learns about capturing and dealing bait.
Type
Writing
Title
Coping with a Wardrobe Malfunction
Year
2008
Facing the potential of closing down due to less funding and low attendance, teenage performers at the Theater Project decided to put on a show to raise money and awareness in the community. Marc LeBourdias documents the work that the performers did to complete their improv show and the importance of the theater for them.
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