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How the Burning of Falmouth impacted the American Revolution | Assignment Maine America @ 250
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- How the Burning of Falmouth impacted the American Revolution | Assignment Maine America @ 250
- Runtime
- 8:31
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- Join historian Tiffany Link from the Maine Historical Society as she narrates the harrowing story of The Burning of Falmouth.
On October 18, 1775, at the height of colonial rebellion in New England, a small British naval fleet laid siege to Falmouth Neck (present day Portland) for hours before sending troops ashore to burn the rest of the town. This blatant act of aggression was a significant event leading up to the Revolutionary War and was even mentioned in the Declaration of Independence.
Learn what lead up to this significant day in Maine history and what impact this attack had on this growing colonial port.
This video is part of the Assignment Maine: America @ 250 series.
Assignment Maine: America at 250 is made possible by Lee Auto Malls, Corient, George Washington’s Mount Vernon and viewers like you.
❤️ Love what you see on Maine Public's YouTube channel? Support your local public media station by donating...
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- Bangor vs. Yarmouth | High School Quiz Show: Maine Season 9
- Runtime
- 28:54
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- Bangor takes on Yarmouth in the Season 9 championship episode! Who will take home the $1,000 grand prize?
High School Quiz Show: Maine is made possible by the generous support of Major Sponsors Unitil, Safety Insurance and Bangor Savings Bank, our Mid-Level Sponsors the Maine Education Association and the Worthington Scholarship Foundation, by Broadcast Sponsors Aroma Joe’s and Tyler Technologies, and by Maine Public's viewers and listeners.
❤️ Love what you see on Maine Public's YouTube channel? Support your local public media station by donating at mainepublic.org/donateyoutube
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- Portland Hearts of Pine announces new women’s team
- Runtime
- 0:25
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- The Portland Hearts of Pine announced today that the club has officially secured rights to a women's United League Soccer team.
The new team will debut next May and expects to play six home matches at Fitzpatrick Stadium.
Hannah Sirois, Vice President of Fan Experience for Hearts of Pine, said it was always the organization's intention to bring a women's team to Maine.
"We're going to have these little girls and little boys who are going to be able to see these women athletes and say, I live in Lewiston-Auburn, and I could do that too. If they can do it, I can do it," Sirois said.
Sirois said the season will run from May to July.
"It is a little bit shorter, so we just need to make sure that people understand when they're supporting the team, they're not necessarily going to always be in market and have a full year of home games," Sirois said.
Sirois said the team name and branding have been informed by commu...
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- Hiking South Turner Mountain in Baxter State Park | Borealis Season Three
- Runtime
- 3:44
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- Join Borealis host Aislinn Sarnacki as she hits the trail on South Turner Mountain, offering stunning views and a taste of what makes Baxter State Park so special. While many visitors head straight for Katahdin, Maine's tallest mountain, Baxter is home to tons of other impressive peaks worth exploring.
See what makes South Turner Mountain special in this segment from Episode Two of Borealis Season Three!
Borealis is made possible through the generous support of our production sponsors The Nature Conservancy, the Maine Office of Outdoor Recreation, and Poland Spring, and our broadcast sponsors Evergreen Home Performance, Patriot Subaru, and Bangor Savings Bank, in addition to Maine Public's viewers and listeners.
🔗 Learn more about Borealis at mainepublic.org/borealis
Production Credits:
Produced by Aislinn Sarnacki
Videography by Chris Bennett
Edited by Aislinn Sarnacki
Music from Artlist
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- Benedict Arnold's March | Assignment Maine America @ 250
- Runtime
- 6:48
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- Benedict Arnold’s 1775 journey through Maine, General George Washington’s bold plan to draw the French to the American cause, comes to life as we revisit one of the Revolution’s most challenging and little-known campaigns.
Beginning in Cambridge, Massachusetts and continuing up the Kennebec River and through some of Maine’s most untamed wilderness, Arnold and more than a thousand volunteer soldiers pushed through unforgiving terrain, storms, and starvation as they attempted a back-door invasion of Quebec City in the winter of 1775/76.
Follow a group of reenactors retrace these steps 250 years later, offering insight into the grit, resilience, and patriotism of the men who carried heavy wooden bateaux (boats) and supplies across the wilderness without the help of modern equipment. Their journey reveals a rarely told chapter of bravery and determination…one that continues to shape our understanding of the American Revolution and the people who fought...
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- Maine CD2 Democratic Primary Debate | Your Vote 2026
- Runtime
- 56:48
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- Second Congressional District Republican candidates Joe Baldacci, Matt Dunlap, Paige Loud, and Jordan Wood debate. Questions from Maine Public's State House Correspondent Kevin Miller and the Portland Press Herald's political reporter Billy Kobin. Moderated by Maine Public's Jen Rooks.
🔗 Learn more about the 2026 Maine primary elections:
https://www.mainepublic.org/tags/your-vote-2026
See Joe Baldacci's candidate profile here:
https://www.mainepublic.org/politics/2026-05-05/your-vote-2026-profile-joe-baldacci-democrat-for-2nd-district
See Matt Dunlap's candidate profile here: https://www.mainepublic.org/politics/2026-04-19/your-vote-2026-profile-matt-dunlap-democrat-for-2nd-district
See Paige Loud's candidate profile here: https://www.mainepublic.org/politics/2026-04-19/your-vote-2026-profile-paige-loud-democrat-for-2nd-district
See Jordan Wood's candidate profile here: https://www.mainepublic.org/politics...
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- Falmouth vs. Yarmouth | High School Quiz Show: Maine Season 9
- Runtime
- 26:21
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- Will Falmouth progress to the Championship round or will Yarmouth emerge triumphant? And find out how you can win a trip to Nova Scotia in the "Viewer Question of the Week" contest!
High School Quiz Show: Maine is made possible by the generous support of Major Sponsors Unitil, Safety Insurance and Bangor Savings Bank, our Mid-Level Sponsors the Maine Education Association and the Worthington Scholarship Foundation, by Broadcast Sponsors Aroma Joe’s and Tyler Technologies, and by Maine Public's viewers and listeners.
Love what you see on Maine Public's YouTube channel? Support your local public media station by donating at mainepublic.org/donateyoutube
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- A bird walk with Bob Duchesne | Borealis Season Three
- Runtime
- 7:21
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- Host Aislinn Sarnacki joins Bob Duchesne—creator of the Maine Birding Trail, author, Bangor Daily News columnist, and vice president of Maine Audubon’s Penobscot Valley Chapter—for a bird walk through the Bangor City Forest and the Orono Bog Boardwalk.
Whether you've been birding for decades or are just now picking up a set of binoculars, spending time in the field with Bob is a reminder of how much wonder is out there, if you're willing to take a moment to look and listen.
🔗 Interested in learning more about birding? Check out https://www.allaboutbirds.org/
Borealis is made possible through the generous support of our production sponsors The Nature Conservancy, the Maine Office of Outdoor Recreation, and Poland Spring, and our broadcast sponsors Evergreen Home Performance, Patriot Subaru, and Bangor Savings Bank, in addition to Maine Public's viewers and listeners.
🔗 Learn more about Borealis at mainepublic.org/borealis<...
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- Study asks Mainers whether they’d pay more for lobster caught with ropeless gear
- Runtime
- 1:12
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- A University of Maine study suggests consumers are willing to pay over $3 more for a lobster roll made with meat harvested using new ropeless fishing technology.
However, someone's willingness to pay is influenced by their prior knowledge on whale conservation efforts and the state of Maine's lobster industry.
Lead researcher Qiujie "Angie" Zheng said the study is the first of its kind to bring consumer data into the ongoing debate between lobsterman and conservationists on the adoption of new "ropeless" fishing technology.
Read the full story at mainepublic.org.
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Reporting: Michael Livingston
Host: Tulley Hescock
Production: Lucy Santerre
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- Henry Knox: An American Founding Father | Assignment Maine: America @ 250
- Runtime
- 6:35
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- Discover the remarkable life of Henry Knox, a Boston bookseller turned Revolutionary War general, George Washington's trusted friend, and America's first Secretary of War. In this Assignment Maine, we explore his incredible story and visit the General Henry Knox Museum at Montpelier in Thomaston, Maine.
This video is part of the Assignment Maine: America @ 250 series.
Assignment Maine America @ 250 is made possible by Lee Auto Malls, Corient, George Washington's Mount Vernon, and viewers like you!
❤️ Love what you see on Maine Public's YouTube channel? Support your local public media station by donating at mainepublic.org/donateyoutube
- Title
- Maine CD1 Republican Primary Debate | Your Vote 2026
- Runtime
- 29:32
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- Your Vote 2026 debate between Joshua Pietrowicz and Ron Russell, the two Republican candidates competing in Maine's First Congressional District primary. Questions from Maine Public's Chief Political Correspondent Steve Mistler and the Portland Press Herald's political reporter Billy Kobin. Moderated by Maine Public's Jen Rooks.
Learn more about the 2026 Maine primary elections:
https://www.mainepublic.org/tags/your-vote-2026
See Joshua Pietrowicz's candidate profile here:
https://www.mainepublic.org/politics/2026-04-17/your-vote-2026-profile-joshua-pietrowicz-republican-for-1st-district
See Ron Russell's candidate profile here: https://www.mainepublic.org/politics/2026-04-17/your-vote-2026-profile-ron-russell-republican-for-1st-district
Your Vote 2026 is made possible through the support of AARP Maine, MEMIC, Archipelago Law in addition to Maine Public's viewers and listeners.
- Title
- Westbrook vs. Bangor | High School Quiz Show: Maine Season 9
- Runtime
- 28:09
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- Will Westbrook progress to their first Championship round or will past Champion Bangor get a chance to add a second trophy to their case? And find out how you can win a trip to Nova Scotia in the "Viewer Question of the Week" contest!
High School Quiz Show: Maine is made possible by the generous support of Major Sponsors Unitil, Safety Insurance and Bangor Savings Bank, our Mid-Level Sponsors the Maine Education Association and the Worthington Scholarship Foundation, by Broadcast Sponsors Aroma Joe’s and Tyler Technologies, and by Maine Public's viewers and listeners.
Love what you see on Maine Public's YouTube channel? Support your local public media station by donating at mainepublic.org/donateyoutube
- Title
- David Costello full interview | Your Vote 2026
- Runtime
- 24:43
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- Maine Democratic Senate candidate David Costello sits down for an interview with Maine Public's Nicole Ogrysko.
Learn more about the 2026 Maine primary elections:
https://www.mainepublic.org/tags/your-vote-2026
See David Costello's candidate profile here: https://www.mainepublic.org/politics/2026-04-19/your-vote-2026-profile-david-costello-democrat-for-senate
Your Vote 2026 is made possible through the support of AARP Maine, MEMIC, Archipelago Law in addition to Maine Public's viewers and listeners.
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- Hundreds gathered to celebrate the life of Maine civil rights leader Gerald Talbot
- Runtime
- 1:21
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- Hundreds gathered in Portland Thursday to remember Maine civil rights leader Gerald Talbot, who passed away this month at age 94.
State officials, friends and family members celebrated Gerald Talbot's legacy as a champion for human rights and anti-discrimination legislation.
They described Talbot as someone who pushed the door open for others to follow and continue the work of advocating for indigenous people, people of color and others.
Video production: Tulley Hescock
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- Exploring Waterville's "Little Canada" | The Savage, Noble Death of Babs Dionne by Ron Currie
- Runtime
- 26:47
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- Ron Currie joins host Bill Nemitz for a conversation about his novel, The Savage, Noble Death of Babs Dionne.
Maine Public's Book Club is made possible through the generous support of Coffee By Design, Islandport Press, OceanView at Falmouth, Highland Green and Maine Public's viewers and listeners.
📚 Check out our book club selections: https://www.mainepublic.org/all-books-considered-book-club
❤️ Love what you see on Maine Public's YouTube channel? Support your local public media station by donating at mainepublic.org/donateyoutube
0:00 Setting the scene
2:50 Franco-American culture
5:02 Matriarchal roots
6:51 Law and power
9:20 Police corruption
13:34 Moral ambiguity
15:14 War and trauma
17:09 Supernatural elements
21:02 Contrition and forgiveness
24:40 Reflecting on legacy
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- Why birders love Maine | Borealis Season Three
- Runtime
- 6:54
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- Maine is an exciting place to observe birds as they migrate and settle in a variety of habitats—from rocky coastal islands and inland boreal forests, to saltwater marshes and deep glacial lakes. Host Aislinn Sarnacki learns more about this increasingly popular hobby on a bird walk at the Annual Rangeley Birding Festival.
Borealis is made possible through the generous support of our production sponsors The Nature Conservancy, the Maine Office of Outdoor Recreation, and Poland Spring, and our broadcast sponsors Evergreen Home Performance, Patriot Subaru, and Bangor Savings Bank, in addition to Maine Public's viewers and listeners.
🔗 Learn more about Borealis at mainepublic.org/borealis
Production Credits:
Produced by Brian Bechard
Videography by Brian Bechard and Nick Woodward
Edited by Brian Bechard
Additional Video by Bob Duchesne
Music from Artlist
0:00 The appeal of birding
0:42 Birding in t...
- Title
- Author Ron Currie reads excerpt from “The Savage, Noble Death of Babs Dionne”
- Runtime
- 2:20
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- Our author chat with Ron Currie premieres tonight on our YouTube channel! Here is a bonus clip from in the studio with Maine Public Book Club host Bill Nemitz.
Readers like YOU recommended "The Savage, Noble Death of Babs Dionne." Do you agree with Babs' perspective on lobster? Join our Goodreads group and we'll discuss together!
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The 2026 edition of the Maine Public Book Club is made possible through the generous support of Coffee By Design, Islandport Press, OceanView at Falmouth, Highland Green and Maine Public's viewers and listeners.
- Title
- Jamie Wyeth shares his experience painting and living around gulls
- Runtime
- 0:34
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- Artist Jamie Wyeth rang into Maine Calling last week during our episode all about gulls! As someone who spends much of the year on Maine's coast, living among and painting gulls, here's what he had to say.
In the rest of the May 15 episode, we hear about gull cleverness and humor, the gull population, and tips for eating and recreating around gulls. Listen back wherever you get your podcasts or at mainecalling.org.
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- 'Mass casualty incident' reported at Robbins Lumber Mill in Searsmont
- Runtime
- 0:20
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- Multiple emergency agencies are responding to a reported explosion and fire at the Robbins Lumber Mill in Searsmont.
Video and photos shared across social media show heavy smoke and flames coming from the mill.
A spokesperson for the Department of Public Safety said investigators from the State Fire Marshal's Office were on their way to the scene.
Scanner traffic indicates that the situation is being described as a "mass casualty" incident although the situation is still unfolding.
In a statement, Gov. Janet Mills says she has been briefed on the situation and is encouraging people to stay clear of the area, follow the instructions of law enforcement, and allow emergency personnel to respond.
Video: Kevin Miller
Story: Michael Livingston, Susan Sharon
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- Yarmouth vs. Orono | High School Quiz Show: Maine Season 9
- Runtime
- 28:01
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- It's Yarmouth vs. Orono in our third quarterfinal match!
High School Quiz Show: Maine is made possible by the generous support of Major Sponsors Unitil, Safety Insurance and Bangor Savings Bank, our Mid-Level Sponsors the Maine Education Association and the Worthington Scholarship Foundation, by Broadcast Sponsors Aroma Joe’s and Tyler Technologies, and by Maine Public's viewers and listeners.
Love what you see on Maine Public's YouTube channel? Support your local public media station by donating at mainepublic.org/donateyoutube
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- Bangor vs. Windham | High School Quiz Show: Maine Season 9
- Runtime
- 27:23
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- Bangor takes on Windham in our final quarterfinal match!
High School Quiz Show: Maine is made possible by the generous support of Major Sponsors Unitil, Safety Insurance and Bangor Savings Bank, our Mid-Level Sponsors the Maine Education Association and the Worthington Scholarship Foundation, by Broadcast Sponsors Aroma Joe’s and Tyler Technologies, and by Maine Public's viewers and listeners.
Love what you see on Maine Public's YouTube channel? Support your local public media station by donating at mainepublic.org/donateyoutube
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- Fiddlehead foraging in Maine | Borealis Season Three
- Runtime
- 5:46
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- Foraging for fiddleheads is a beloved annual tradition with a short harvesting window. At Pineland Farms, Outdoor Recreation Director Matt Sabasteanski helps us in our quest to find and learn more about these beloved fronds.
🔗 Learn more about Pineland Farms at https://pinelandfarms.org/
Borealis is made possible through the generous support of our production sponsors The Nature Conservancy, the Maine Office of Outdoor Recreation, and Poland Spring, and our broadcast sponsors Evergreen Home Performance, Patriot Subaru, and Bangor Savings Bank, in addition to Maine Public's viewers and listeners.
🔗 Learn more about Borealis at mainepublic.org/borealis
Production Credits:
Produced by Rebecca Conley and Aislinn Sarnacki
Videography by Rebecca Conley and Brian Bechard
Edited by Christoph Gelfand
Music from Shutterstock
0:00 Introduction to foraging
0:35 Identifying and picking ferns
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- Title
- Do your groceries cost more than they did last year?
- Runtime
- 2:00
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- Maine Public and USM have been tracking the prices of food staples across the state since the beginning of 2025. We've found that some food prices like broccoli and bread stayed consistent while other foods like eggs and salmon fluctuated more drastically. But the overall price of these items as a basket actually haven't changed much over the past year.
Host & writer: Madi Smith
Production: Tulley Hescock
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- Angus King III full interview | Your Vote 2026
- Runtime
- 16:35
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- Candidate interviews from Maine Public and the Portland Press Herald.
Learn more about the 2026 Maine primary elections:
https://www.mainepublic.org/tags/your-vote-2026
Your Vote 2026 is made possible through the support of AARP Maine, MEMIC, Archipelago Law in addition to Maine Public's viewers and listeners.
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- Nirav Shah full interview | Your Vote 2026
- Runtime
- 16:39
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- Candidate interviews from Maine Public and the Portland Press Herald.
Learn more about the 2026 Maine primary elections:
https://www.mainepublic.org/tags/your-vote-2026
See Nirav Shah's candidate profile here: https://www.mainepublic.org/politics/2026-04-17/your-vote-2026-profile-nirav-shah-democrat-for-governor
Your Vote 2026 is made possible through the support of AARP Maine, MEMIC, Archipelago Law in addition to Maine Public's viewers and listeners.
- Title
- Hannah Pingree full interview | Your Vote 2026
- Runtime
- 15:01
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- Candidate interviews from Maine Public and the Portland Press Herald.
Learn more about the 2026 Maine primary elections:
https://www.mainepublic.org/tags/your-vote-2026
See Hannah Pingree's candidate profile here: https://www.mainepublic.org/politics/2026-04-17/your-vote-2026-profile-hannah-pingree-democrat-for-governor
Your Vote 2026 is made possible through the support of AARP Maine, MEMIC, Archipelago Law in addition to Maine Public's viewers and listeners.
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- Troy Jackson full interview | Your Vote 2026
- Runtime
- 15:09
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- Candidate interviews from Maine Public and the Portland Press Herald.
Learn more about the 2026 Maine primary elections:
https://www.mainepublic.org/tags/your-vote-2026
See Troy Jackson's candidate profile here: https://www.mainepublic.org/politics/2026-04-17/your-vote-2026-profile-troy-jackson-democrat-for-governor
Your Vote 2026 is made possible through the support of AARP Maine, MEMIC, Archipelago Law in addition to Maine Public's viewers and listeners.
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- Shenna Bellows full interview | Your Vote 2026
- Runtime
- 15:22
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- Candidate interviews from Maine Public and the Portland Press Herald.
Learn more about the 2026 Maine primary elections:
https://www.mainepublic.org/tags/your-vote-2026
See Shenna Bellows' candidate profile here: https://www.mainepublic.org/politics/2026-04-17/your-vote-2026-profile-shenna-bellows-democrat-for-governor
Your Vote 2026 is made possible through the support of AARP Maine, MEMIC, Archipelago Law in addition to Maine Public's viewers and listeners.
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- 2026 Democratic Gubernatorial Primary Interviews | Your Vote 2026
- Runtime
- 54:10
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- Candidate interviews from Maine Public and the Portland Press Herald.
Learn more about the 2026 Maine primary elections:
https://www.mainepublic.org/tags/your-vote-2026
Watch the full candidate interviews here:
Shenna Bellows: https://youtu.be/1N_mzXUTiiU
Troy Jackson: https://youtu.be/B8J_oSYcHHU
Angus King III: https://youtu.be/jPMg0QOrn7Q
Hannah Pingree: https://youtu.be/H0gJGmN3dJY
Nirav Shah: https://youtu.be/Pmsi8UKtbuM
Your Vote 2026 is made possible through the support of AARP Maine, MEMIC, Archipelago Law in addition to Maine Public's viewers and listeners.
Production Credits:
Produced by Keith Shortall
Hosted by Steve Mistler and Kevin Miller from Maine Public, and Rachel Ohm from the Portland Press Herald
Directed by Nick Godfrey
Audio by George Thomas
Studio Management by Nick Woodward
Engineered by John Bradford and Dan Works
Edited by Nick Go...
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- Jonathan Bush full interview | Your Vote 2026
- Runtime
- 13:51
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- Candidate interviews from Maine Public and the Portland Press Herald.
Learn more about the 2026 Maine primary elections:
https://www.mainepublic.org/tags/your-vote-2026
See Jonathan Bush's candidate profile here: https://www.mainepublic.org/politics/2026-05-13/your-vote-2026-profile-jonathan-bush-republican-for-governor
Your Vote 2026 is made possible through the support of AARP Maine, MEMIC, Archipelago Law in addition to Maine Public's viewers and listeners.
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- David Jones full interview | Your Vote 2026
- Runtime
- 16:14
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- Candidate interviews from Maine Public and the Portland Press Herald.
Learn more about the 2026 Maine primary elections:
https://www.mainepublic.org/tags/your-vote-2026
See David Jones' candidate profile here: https://www.mainepublic.org/politics/2026-05-13/your-vote-2026-profile-david-jones-republican-for-governor
Your Vote 2026 is made possible through the support of AARP Maine, MEMIC, Archipelago Law in addition to Maine Public's viewers and listeners.
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- Garrett Mason full interview | Your Vote 2026
- Runtime
- 15:34
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- Candidate interviews from Maine Public and the Portland Press Herald.
Learn more about the 2026 Maine primary elections:
https://www.mainepublic.org/tags/your-vote-2026
See Garrett Mason's candidate profile here: https://www.mainepublic.org/politics/2026-05-13/your-vote-2026-profile-garrett-mason-republican-for-governor
Your Vote 2026 is made possible through the support of AARP Maine, MEMIC, Archipelago Law in addition to Maine Public's viewers and listeners.
- Title
- Robert Wessels full interview | Your Vote 2026
- Runtime
- 14:07
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- Candidate interviews from Maine Public and the Portland Press Herald.
Learn more about the 2026 Maine primary elections:
https://www.mainepublic.org/tags/your-vote-2026
See Robert Wessels' candidate profile here: https://www.mainepublic.org/politics/2026-04-19/your-vote-2026-profile-robert-wessels-republican-for-governor
Your Vote 2026 is made possible through the support of AARP Maine, MEMIC, Archipelago Law in addition to Maine Public's viewers and listeners.
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- Ben Midgley full interview | Your Vote 2026
- Runtime
- 15:03
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- Candidate interviews from Maine Public and the Portland Press Herald.
Learn more about the 2026 Maine primary elections:
https://www.mainepublic.org/tags/your-vote-2026
See Ben Midgley's candidate profile here: https://www.mainepublic.org/politics/2026-05-13/your-vote-2026-profile-ben-midgley-republican-for-governor
Your Vote 2026 is made possible through the support of AARP Maine, MEMIC, Archipelago Law in addition to Maine Public's viewers and listeners.
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- Owen McCarthy full interview | Your Vote 2026
- Runtime
- 14:13
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- Candidate interviews from Maine Public and the Portland Press Herald.
Learn more about the 2026 Maine primary elections:
https://www.mainepublic.org/tags/your-vote-2026
See Owen McCarthy's candidate profile here: https://www.mainepublic.org/politics/2026-05-13/your-vote-2026-profile-owen-mccarthy-republican-for-governor
Your Vote 2026 is made possible through the support of AARP Maine, MEMIC, Archipelago Law in addition to Maine Public's viewers and listeners.
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- 2026 Republican Gubernatorial Primary Interviews | Your Vote 2026
- Runtime
- 55:45
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- Candidate interviews from Maine Public and the Portland Press Herald.
Learn more about the 2026 Maine primary elections:
https://www.mainepublic.org/tags/your-vote-2026
Watch the full candidate interviews here:
Jonathan Bush: https://youtu.be/18nHwrOjG8E
David Jones: https://youtu.be/PxBWE0CZlEE
Garrett Mason: https://youtu.be/Qlxo0BzYMg0
Owen McCarthy: https://youtu.be/u1s95gNTExs
Ben Midgley: https://youtu.be/eGAqcdNYotQ
Robert Wessels: https://youtu.be/SujqLfl4mi0
Your Vote 2026 is made possible through the support of AARP Maine, MEMIC, Archipelago Law in addition to Maine Public's viewers and listeners.
Production Credits:
Produced by Keith Shortall
Hosted by Steve Mistler and Kevin Miller from Maine Public, and Rachel Ohm from the Portland Press Herald
Directed by Nick Godfrey
Audio by George Thomas
Studio Management by Nick Woodward
Engineered by Joh...
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- Learn the term “mullet gardening” on Maine Calling
- Runtime
- 0:35
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- This week on Maine Calling we dug into spring gardening! In this clip, horticulturist Kate Garland of the University of Maine Cooperative Extension shares the descriptive term “mullet gardening.”
To learn all about planting techniques, soil health, and native and invasive species, listen back to the full May 5 episode at mainecalling.org or wherever you get your podcasts.
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- Falmouth vs. Hebron Academy | High School Quiz Show: Maine Season 9
- Runtime
- 28:51
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Falmouth takes on Hebron Academy in quarterfinal number two!
High School Quiz Show: Maine is made possible by the generous support of Major Sponsors Unitil, Safety Insurance and Bangor Savings Bank, our Mid-Level Sponsors the Maine Education Association and the Worthington Scholarship Foundation, by Broadcast Sponsors Aroma Joe’s and Tyler Technologies, and by Maine Public's viewers and listeners.
Love what you see on Maine Public's YouTube channel? Support your local public media station by donating at mainepublic.org/donateyoutube
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- Sea kayaking basics with Karen Francoeur | Borealis Season Three
- Runtime
- 5:54
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Ever wondered how to sea kayak? In this segment from Episode 5 of Borealis Season Three, Master Maine sea kayak guide Karen Francoeur from Castine Kayak Adventures breaks down how you can get started. Learn what gear you actually need, how to choose the correct kayak, and get tips and tricks for getting into your boat and hitting the water with confidence!
Borealis is made possible through the generous support of our production sponsors The Nature Conservancy, the Maine Office of Outdoor Recreation, and Poland Spring, and our broadcast sponsors Evergreen Home Performance, Patriot Subaru, and Bangor Savings Bank, in addition to Maine Public's viewers and listeners.
🔗 Learn more about Borealis at mainepublic.org/borealis
Production Credits:
Produced and Written by Aislinn Sarnacki
Videography by Brian Bechard and Nick Woodward
Edited by Christoph Gelfand and Brian Bechard
Music from Artlist
- Title
- Fishermen have recycled thousands of old lobster traps on Vinalhaven
- Runtime
- 2:32
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- One of Maine's largest fishing communities has spent the winter removing and recycling thousands of old, battered wire lobster traps. The fishermen behind the initiative hope that other communities will follow suit.
Read the full story by Nicole Ogrysko at mainepublic.org
Video: Tulley Hescock
- Title
- Gould Academy vs. Westbrook | High School Quiz Show: Maine Season 9
- Runtime
- 27:41
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Gould Academy takes on Westbrook in our first quarterfinal match!
High School Quiz Show: Maine is made possible by the generous support of Major Sponsors Unitil, Safety Insurance and Bangor Savings Bank, our Mid-Level Sponsors the Maine Education Association and the Worthington Scholarship Foundation, by Broadcast Sponsors Aroma Joe’s and Tyler Technologies, and by Maine Public's viewers and listeners.
Love what you see on Maine Public's YouTube channel? Support your local public media station by donating at mainepublic.org/donateyoutube
- Title
- Episode Five | Borealis Season Three
- Runtime
- 29:01
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- In the season three finale, join Borealis host Aislinn Sarnacki as she learns some paddling skills from one of Maine’s premiere sea kayaking guides, Karen Francoeur. Then learn about one of Maine’s most notorious pests, the black legged tick and what researchers at the University of Maine are doing to better understand them. Meet Bob Duchesne, one of Maine’s foremost authorities on all things avian, and join him and Aislinn for a bird walk at the Bangor City Forest to better understand how to identify birds by sight and sound. And this episode’s hike takes us to Boot Head Preserve in Lubec. Hit the trails of the Bold Coast with Aislinn on this stunningly scenic hike!
Borealis is made possible through the generous support of our production sponsors The Nature Conservancy, the Maine Office of Outdoor Recreation, and Poland Spring, and our broadcast sponsors Evergreen Home Performance, Patriot Subaru, and Bangor Savings Bank, in addition to Maine Public's viewers and ...
- Title
- Why is Maine a great place for bouldering? | Borealis Season Three
- Runtime
- 1:38
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Have you ever walked past a massive rock in the woods and thought, "I wonder if I could climb that?" That's what bouldering is all about. No ropes or harness needed. Just you, your hands, some good rubber soled shoes, and the boulder.
In this segment from Borealis Season Three Episode Three, Aislinn learns about bouldering and gets some hands on experience with members of the Clifton Climbers Alliance.
🔗 Learn about the Clifton Climbers Alliance at https://www.cliftonclimbersalliance.org/
Borealis is made possible through the generous support of our production sponsors The Nature Conservancy, the Maine Office of Outdoor Recreation, and Poland Spring, and our broadcast sponsors Evergreen Home Performance, Patriot Subaru, and Bangor Savings Bank, in addition to Maine Public's viewers and listeners.
🔗 Learn more about Borealis at mainepublic.org/borealis
Production Credits:
Produced and Written by Aislinn...
- Title
- Episode Four | Borealis Season Three
- Runtime
- 29:01
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Host Aislinn Sarnacki gears up to climb with the Clifton Climber’s Alliance. Learn how this grassroots organization is working to protect some of Central Maine’s best climbing locations from development. Then hike along with a group from the Summit Project as they honor Maine’s fallen heroes by taking personalized stones to the top of Maine’s biggest peaks. We stay on the trail for Aislinn’s weekly hiking segment featuring Moxie Bald Mountain and also learn about a large land conservation project in the Magalloway Region of Western Maine.
Borealis is made possible through the generous support of our production sponsors The Nature Conservancy, the Maine Office of Outdoor Recreation, and Poland Spring, and our broadcast sponsors Evergreen Home Performance, Patriot Subaru, and Bangor Savings Bank, in addition to Maine Public's viewers and listeners.
🔗 Learn more about Borealis at mainepublic.org/borealis
Production Credits:
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- Title
- North Yarmouth Academy vs. Westbrook | High School Quiz Show: Maine Season 9
- Runtime
- 27:30
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- In the final preliminary match of Season 9, North Yarmouth Academy takes on Westbrook!
High School Quiz Show: Maine is made possible by the generous support of Major Sponsors Unitil, Safety Insurance and Bangor Savings Bank, our Mid-Level Sponsors the Maine Education Association and the Worthington Scholarship Foundation, by Broadcast Sponsors Aroma Joe’s and Tyler Technologies, and by Maine Public's viewers and listeners.
Love what you see on Maine Public's YouTube channel? Support your local public media station by donating at mainepublic.org/donateyoutube
- Title
- Observing migrating amphibians during Maine's Big Night | Borealis Season Three
- Runtime
- 8:15
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Every spring in Maine, amphibians make their way from their winter shelters in the woods to their spring breeding grounds, under the cover of night. There's just one problem: roadways.
Founded in 2018, Maine's Big Night organizes volunteers across the state to ensure Maine's amphibians successfully make their journey, while collecting valuable data. See what this community conservation effort is all about in this segment from Borealis Season Three!
🔗 Learn more about Maine's Big Night at https://mainebignight.org/
Borealis is made possible through the generous support of our production sponsors The Nature Conservancy, the Maine Office of Outdoor Recreation, and Poland Spring, and our broadcast sponsors Evergreen Home Performance, Patriot Subaru, and Bangor Savings Bank, in addition to Maine Public's viewers and listeners.
🔗 Learn more about Borealis at mainepublic.org/borealis
Production Credits:
Produ...
- Title
- Climate change, a tiny Maine island, and love | Little Great Island by Kate Woodworth
- Runtime
- 28:03
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Kate Woodworth joins host Bill Nemitz for a conversation about her novel, Little Great Island.
Maine Public's Book Club is made possible through the generous support of Coffee By Design, Islandport Press, OceanView at Falmouth, Highland Green and Maine Public's viewers and listeners.
📚 Check out our book club selections: https://www.mainepublic.org/all-books-considered-book-club
❤️ Love what you see on Maine Public's YouTube channel? Support your local public media station by donating at mainepublic.org/donateyoutube
- Title
- Keeping shipbuilding traditions alive at the WoodenBoat School | Borealis Season Three
- Runtime
- 6:05
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Join us on a visit to the WoodenBoat School in Brooklin, Maine!
The Shelburne dory is one of the last traditional boats being built in Canadian dory shops. A team from the school traveled to Novia Scotia to document crafting techniques and brought them back to Maine to teach students, keeping the tradition alive. Classes now build these dories in a week's time.
🔗 Learn more about the WoodenBoat School at https://www.thewoodenboatschool.com/
Borealis is made possible through the generous support of our production sponsors The Nature Conservancy, the Maine Office of Outdoor Recreation, and Poland Spring, and our broadcast sponsors Evergreen Home Performance, Patriot Subaru, and Bangor Savings Bank, in addition to Maine Public's viewers and listeners.
🔗 Learn more about Borealis at mainepublic.org/borealis
Production Credits:
Produced by Sarah-Taylor Wieluns and Brian Bechard
Videography by Brian B...
- Title
- 2026 Kenduskeag Stream Canoe Race continues to showcase Maine's outdoor recreation culture
- Runtime
- 1:44
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Hundreds paddled in the Kenduskeag Stream Canoe Race on Saturday. The 16.5 mile race starts in Kenduskeag and finishes in downtown Bangor. This outdoor recreation event has been happening since 1967 and is still going strong.
Video: Tulley Hescock
Editing: Raquel Zaldívar / New England News Collaborative
- Title
- Episode Three | Borealis Season Three
- Runtime
- 28:52
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Borealis celebrates Cornelia “Fly Rod” Crosby, Maine’s first registered guide. Host Aislinn Sarnacki visit’s Fly Rod’s old stomping grounds and talks with the people working to keep her legacy alive. Then meet a modern-day Maine Guide, helping people get on the water in a traditional dory boat all year long, and visit the Wooden Boat School in Brooklin, where students of all ages work with their hands to build a very special type of dory. And hike Gorham Mountain with Aislinn in Acadia National Park!
Borealis is made possible through the generous support of our production sponsors The Nature Conservancy, the Maine Office of Outdoor Recreation, and Poland Spring, and our broadcast sponsors Evergreen Home Performance, Patriot Subaru, and Bangor Savings Bank, in addition to Maine Public's viewers and listeners.
🔗 Learn more about Borealis at mainepublic.org/borealis
Production Credits:
Fly Rod Crosby
Produced and Writ...
