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Maine Calling- Ready & Able: Living with a Disability in Maine -
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- Maine Calling- Ready & Able: Living with a Disability in Maine -
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- 54:59
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
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- We learn about the history of sign language, how American Sign Language came to be, and how it continues to evolve. How does the language work, why is it different for those who are deaf and those who are hearing, and what are the misconceptions about signing?
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- Are loons protective, social, or both?
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- 1:53
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
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- Loons spend the spring and summer fiercely protecting their chicks and their territories on lakes. But in late fall, their behavior shifts, and loons start to become social birds.
Tracy Hart, a conservation biologist with Maine Audubon (@maineaudubon), says in late summer and early fall loons start to join rafting groups, or groups of loons gathering together. Even loons like a good party! :sparkles:
“They are socializing,” says Hart. “You'll see them right around each other. They'll be diving sometimes together. They'll be feeding together, and they just stay close to each other. You don't see them doing those kind of aggressive splash dives. And it's all just calm.”
Hart says she’s not exactly sure what causes this brain switch in loons. Soon after, they begin their annual migration to the ocean, which is also when they change their look. Their distinctive black and white plumage turns a dull grey brown and their striking red eyes also...
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- Maine wildlife photography with Laura Zamfirescu | Borealis Season Two
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- 7:45
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
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- We’ve all seen stunning photos of Maine’s wildlife, but what does it take to get THE shot? We spend time with photographer Laura Zamfirescu and experience her combination of perseverance, patience, knowledge and luck.
Check out Laura's stunning photography at https://www.laurazwings.com/ or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/LauraZamfirescuPhotography/
Borealis is made possible by the generous support of The Nature Conservancy Maine, The Maine Office of Tourism, Poland Spring, Evergreen Home Performance, The Conservation Fund, and viewers like you!
Learn more about Borealis at mainepublic.org/borealis
Production Credits:
Written and Produced by Aislinn Sarnacki
Videography by Brian Bechard
Editing by Derek Brigham and Brian Bechard
Photography by Laura Zamfirescu
Music: Tomorrow's Promise by Steven Beddall
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- Father of Lewiston mass shooting victim speaks out in support of the passing of Question 2
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- 1:51
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- Maine residents voted Tuesday in favor of a ballot measure to implement a so-called "red flag" gun law.
As the ‘yes’ votes gained a sizable lead Tuesday night, cheers erupted among those who had spent months campaigning for a measure they say will strengthen Maine's existing yellow flag laws.
The effort began in the wake of the Lewiston mass shooting, when a lone gunman with deteriorating mental health killed 18 people.
Arthur Barnard’s son was killed that day. But he says the shooter, Robert Card, was another victim.
✍️&🎥: Michael Livingston
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- Eliot Coleman, organic farmer and author, discusses new book on Maine Calling
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- 0:24
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- What does "organic" even mean?
In his new book, The Self-Fed Farm and Garden, renowned organic farming pioneer and best-selling author Eliot Coleman emphasizes how the organic method was always meant to be a self-sustaining system. On Tuesday's Maine Calling, we spoke with Coleman about his gardening philosophy, his perspective on the organic movement today, and his legacy.
Listen to the full recording at mainecalling.org or wherever you get your podcasts.
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- Going deep with underwater drones | Borealis Season Two
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- 7:00
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- When we think of drones, we generally think of the new generation of aircraft that do everything from taking stunning aerial pictures to delivering packages to our backyards. But some explore an entirely different realm – and they’re uncovering things that we might never know existed.
Check out Jason's YouTube channel @MFEGoingDeep
Borealis is made possible by the generous support of The Nature Conservancy Maine, The Maine Office of Tourism, Poland Spring, Evergreen Home Performance, The Conservation Fund, and viewers like you!
Learn more about Borealis at mainepublic.org/borealis
Production Credits:
Produced by Nick Godfrey
Videography by Mick Woodward and Nick Godfrey
Editing by Nick Godfrey
Underwater Drone Footage by Jason Smith
Music: Out and About by George Jeffrey Doering, A Long Way by David Tate
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- Maine Calling- Ready & Able: Living with a Disability in Maine Assistive Technology (AT)
- Runtime
- 55:47
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- Assistive Technology (AT) includes any type of equipment or tool that helps people with disabilities function more independently. It can be something as simple as a walker or an adaptive eating utensil, or a high-tech solution such as a motorized wheelchair or a customized computer. We learn what kinds of AT are available to people in Maine who need it, how to access AT, and how the latest advances can help people in new ways. This show is part of our series “Ready & Able: Living With a Disability in Maine.”
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- What does Question 2 ask Maine voters?
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- 2:55
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- Question 2 on the November ballot proposes creating a new path to temporarily confiscate firearms from dangerous people, but the debate over the proposal centers on whether an older, similar law crafted by a prominent gun rights group and Gov. Janet Mills six years ago is enough.
Proponents of Question 2 argue that the existing law — often referred to as Maine’s yellow flag law — is a failed experiment that was not used to stop a gunman in Lewiston from killing 18 people and injuring and traumatizing countless others in 2023 despite warnings about his deteriorating mental health. It was the worst mass shooting in state history and one of the most deadly in the U.S. that year.
Question 2 opponents counter that Maine’s law, rarely used before Lewiston, has seen an explosion in utilization by police since then, preventing suicides and other gun deaths.
Question 2 asks voters: “Do you want to allow courts to temporarily prohibit a person from havin...
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- What does Question 1 ask Maine voters?
- Runtime
- 3:00
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- For at least 30 years, state lawmakers in Augusta have fiercely debated whether Maine voters should be required to show a photo ID before casting a ballot. And in every instance, those voter ID proposals have failed at the Legislature.
Next month, Maine voters will get their chance to weigh in on the long-simmering issue. But Question 1 isn’t merely about voter ID. The initiative also aims to make numerous changes to an absentee balloting process that’s so popular that roughly 45% of Maine voters cast absentee ballots during the November 2024 elections.
Question 1 asks voters: “Do you want to change Maine election laws to eliminate two days of absentee voting, prohibit requests for absentee ballots by phone or family members, end ongoing absentee voter status for seniors and people with disabilities, ban prepaid postage on absentee ballot return envelopes, limit the number of drop boxes, require voters to show certain photo ID before voting, and make oth...
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- Maine Calling’s first Hearts of Pine game!
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- 1:31
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- Come along with us for the Maine Calling team's first Hearts of Pine game! November 14, Maine Calling’s episode will be all about Portland's Hearts of Pine and soccer in Maine. Have you been to a HOP game yet? What has this community meant to you? 💚
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- Maine Public's October Book Club: The Children in the Lake by Mark Edward Hall
- Runtime
- 47:56
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- Amid DEI pushback, Wabanaki women take on violence crisis by learning self defense
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- 1:52
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- Indigenous women experience violence and go missing at disproportionately high rates. A new series of workshops organized by Wabanaki Public Health & Wellness and facilitated by Prevention, Action, Change are designed to provide support for community members in the face of a crisis of missing and murdered indigenous women.
In recent years, bipartisan political efforts garnered awareness and resources to address the crisis. But Maliseet Tribal Chief Clarissa Sabattis says that progress could be endangered by the Trump administration’s crackdown on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
“Diversity, equity and inclusion very much impacts us so, so when we’re not able to talk about those things, because we are a population that has impacts that are not equitable or that are disproportionate, you know, it’s hard when you can’t use that language,” Sabattis said.
Reporting and video: Esta Pratt-Kielley / Maine Public
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- Dozens of Maine communities see second round of 'No Kings' rallies
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- 1:47
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- Dozens of Maine communities saw ‘No Kings’ rallies on Saturday — part of the second series of nationwide protests since President Donald Trump took office.
Participants called attention to what they see as unlawful expansions of executive powers by Trump’s administration.
No Kings Day protests are put on by a broad coalition of organizations, including workers unions, activist networks and pro-democracy groups like Indivisible and 50501.
At least 40 demonstrations occurred in Maine, according to mobilize.us — the platform used by Indivisible to announce events.
Portland likely saw the largest attendance, with organizers estimating 5,000-7,000 people in attendance, but sizeable protests appeared in smaller towns as well.
For the full story, head to mainepublic.org
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- Acadia National Park leaf peepers undeterred by federal government shutdown
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- 0:56
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- The government shutdown didn’t hamper turnout at Acadia National Park this weekend, as eager crowds took in the fall foliage.
Much of the park staff is furloughed and there were no staff to collect entry fees or sell passes. But some park rangers were still working, like in the entrance booths to Cadillac Mountain, which was open to vehicle reservations.
There was heavy traffic around the Park Loop, with some park staff guiding cars to limited parking.
Popular spots like Sand Beach, Beehive Trail and Thunder Hole were packed with visitors.
Story: Kaitlyn Budion
Video footage: Esta Pratt-Kelley
Video Editing: Lucy Santerre
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- Maine Gov. Janet Mills enters crowded Democratic race to unseat Susan Collins
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- 2:28
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- Maine Gov. Janet Mills announced that she’ll enter the race to defeat Republican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, a top target in national Democrats’ bid to regain the Senate.
Mills was reportedly recruited by Democratic Senate leaders after her high-profile confrontation with President Donald Trump in February, in which she told the president she'd "see you in court."
Democrats believe Collins is more vulnerable now. The Maine Democratic Party has repeatedly sought to highlight her diminished influence as chairwoman of the Senate Appropriations Committee amid the Trump Administration’s bid to consolidate power in the executive branch.
To defeat Collins, Mills will first have to navigate a potentially bruising primary. The contest already features more than half a dozen candidates, including two, Jordan Wood and Graham Platner, who are taking a more progressive tack. Platner is also channeling Democratic voters’ disillusionment with party leaders ...
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- In the Shadow of the Eagle exhibit at the Abbe Museum | Assignment Maine: America @ 250
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- 4:55
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- Donna Loring, Penobscot Nation elder, poet, and author, introduces In the Shadow of the Eagle, an Abbe Museum exhibit inspired by her book and poem. Through Wabanaki language, art, and storytelling, the exhibit shares history and culture from the perspective of the Wabanaki people. This exhibit runs through October 2026 at the Abbe Museum in Bar Harbor.
This video is part of the Assignment Maine: America @ 250 series.
🔗 Learn more about the Abbe Museum and check out their free educational resources at https://www.abbemuseum.org/
Assignment Maine: America at 250 is made possible by Lee Auto Malls, Corient, George Washington’s Mount Vernon and viewers like you.
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- In the Shadow of the Eagle at the Abbey Museum | Assignment Maine
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- 3:00
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- Donna Loring, Penobscot Nation elder, poet, and author, introduces In the Shadow of the Eagle, an Abbe Museum exhibit inspired by her book and poem. Through Wabanaki language, art, and storytelling, the exhibit shares history and culture from the perspective of the Wabanaki people. This exhibit runs through October 2026 at the Abbe Museum in Bar Harbor. This video is part of the Assignment Maine: America @ 250 series.
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- Indigenous artist Jeremy Dutcher on Maine Public Classical’s State of the Art
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- 0:52
- Date posted
- 12 months ago
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- Jeremy Dutcher is an Indigenous musician, linguist, historian and activist. He's a featured artist in "We Are Water: A Northeast Celebration," a special evening of musicmaking and storytelling taking place at Merrill Auditorium in October. Dutcher joins host Sarah Tuttle in a conversation about music, language, and legacy.
Listen to the episode this Sunday and Monday at noon on Maine Public Classical, or explore the archive of unabridged State of the Art interviews on our website under "music."
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Photos courtesy of Jeremy Dutcher
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- Scions, not seeds. Apple historian shares how heirloom varieties are preserved.
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- 2:33
- Date posted
- 12 months ago
- Description
- Why are apples propagated with scions instead of seeds?
Apple historian John Bunker breaks it down, apples to apples, in this cut of a 2019 Assignment Maine video shot and edited by Rebecca Conley.
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- Who is Graham Platner?
- Runtime
- 2:35
- Date posted
- 12 months ago
- Description
- Politics newcomer Graham Platner launched his senatorial bid in August with biting critiques of Republican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins of Maine, dismissing her moderate image as a “charade” and trying to link her to what he says is a corrupt American political system rigged for the wealthy.
State House Bureau Chief Steve Mistler breaks down how Platner’s campaign seems to be banking on the belief that Democratic primary voters will want a different approach in the 2026 midterms.
Video producer: Esta Pratt-Kielley / Maine Public
Political analysis & reporting: Steve Mistler / Maine Public
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- Maine Public's September Book Club: How to Read a Book by Monica Wood
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- 55:43
- Date posted
- 12 months ago
- Description
- Maine Public Book Club: All Books Considered is made possible through the generous support of Coffee By Design, The Park Danforth, Sherman's Maine Coast Book Shops, and 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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- Ready & Able: Living with a Disability in Maine - Disabilities & The Arts
- Runtime
- 56:17
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
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- The propane tank for WMEP Camden must be swapped out before winter every year
- Runtime
- 0:58
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Staff rode to the top of Ragged Mountain at the Camden Snowbowl via side by sides, then hiked to the summit where the radio “shack” and transmission tower live. A team of professionals swap the tanks out safely. This ensures our signal reaches our midcoast listeners through the winter. The more you know!
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- Doctor on Maine Calling discusses childhood vaccine schedule
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- 2:55
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- On Tuesday's Maine Calling, host Jennifer Rooks asked Dr. James Jarvis about the childhood vaccine schedule. Here's a portion of what he had to say. Listen back to the full episode at mainecalling.org or wherever you get your podcasts.
Dr. Jim Jarvis is a family physician and the director of clinical education at Northern Light Health.
Maine Calling airs every weekday on Maine Public Radio, live at 11 am and rebroadcast at 8 pm.
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- Quick tips for your visit to the Common Ground Country Fair!
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- 0:33
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Our favorite part of Common Ground is meeting YOU at the Maine Public booth
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- 0:43
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Our favorite part is meeting all of you at the Maine Public booth! Stop by first when you get to the fair to pick up your bumper crop farmers' market vouchers, meet our on air staff from the newsroom and Maine Public Classical, and chat with us about your favorite Maine Public programs.
Maine Public is proud to be a media sponsor of MOFGA's Common Ground Country Fair, which is happening this Friday, September 19-Sunday, September 21 in Unity, ME.
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- Violinist Randall Goosby compares music to golf
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- 0:32
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Violinist Randall Goosby headlines the Portland Symphony Orchestra’s 2025-26 season opener next month. Ahead of that performance, he sits down with Maine Public Classical Manager, Heather McDougall, to talk music, including how his golf game is (almost!) like practicing violin and what Dvořák would make of today’s American music scene. This interview premieres Sunday, September 21.
Listen to State of the Art on Maine Public Classical every Sunday and Monday at noon. Find the episode on demand after it airs at mainepublic.org/stateoftheart.
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- Bill McKibben discusses new book, “Here Comes the Sun,” on Maine Calling
- Runtime
- 1:36
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Maine Calling had noted environmentalist Bill McKibben’s on the show today, Monday, September 15. His new book Here Comes the Sun describes how solar and wind power could lead us out of the climate crisis. McKibben finds hope in the rapid adoption of solar energy worldwide, and believes that its success is the key to saving our planet. Listen to the full episode on Maine Public Radio tonight at 8 pm, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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- Maine Public Paint & Sip fundraiser brought out the artist in all
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- 0:53
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- We’re so proud of all the little artists who came thru to our Paint & Sip event at Risng Tide Brewing! Thank you to Melanie from Wicked Illustrations for conducting the artistry of it all ✨
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- A Reporter Finds His Voice, and a Town Befriends a Ship
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- 28:57
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Whether you live inland or on the coast, making a life in Maine means getting to know your neighbors, and learning to listen to one another. Being heard is powerful, and so is steering into conflict with the desire to keep listening. We have two stories about the power of making your voice heard, and of listening to your heart. The first is the story of a reporter from Skowhegan, Maine, who fights to keep working and living after losing his vocal cords. The second is about a town that comes to see a massive cruise ship docked in port during the Pandemic almost like a kind of family member.
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- A Body Is Buried in a Backyard, and a Woman Helps Save Her Language
- Runtime
- 27:57
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Finding a sense of belonging, especially in Maine, can mean many things – it can be about an actual place. But it can also be about making a space to be. To live on your own terms and be seen and valued. To not only be remembered, but to help inform the future. We begin with a story about a woman who makes a choice about her home that stuns her community and leads to a criminal investigation. And then we hear the words and stories of a people and place that were almost erased, but are finding new ways to reach people through the work of teachers and artists dedicated to speaking and writing in Penobscot.
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- Vanity of Maine Takes a Stand, and Bus Riders Try to Make Do
- Runtime
- 27:04
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- There are so many ways to explore Maine – you can paddle its waters, sail the coast, hike through the forests. But no matter where you’re looking to go, you’re probably going to need a car, or truck, or bus to get you where you need to be.
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- A Bandit Papers a City in Hearts, and Strangers Meet Their Matches
- Runtime
- 29:06
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Maine is made up of many tight-knit communities – from rural areas to dense city neighborhoods. And it’s usually not a line on a map that shows us how to find these communities, or how to understand what holds them together. We’ll look at the connections that make strangers neighbors and friends, as well as people who challenge us to decide how we want to show up in our own lives. First, we’ll get to know a famous figure who drew a city together while remaining completely anonymous. Then, we’ll ask what being a good opponent at chess can teach us about building strong, long-lasting relationships.
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- An Art Heist Stuns Maine, and a Hawk Baffles Birders
- Runtime
- 25:40
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- There is no shortage of beauty in Maine – from the mountains and shore, to historic buildings and lighthouses, to all the many vibrant and ever-evolving types of art that are made here. Reflecting on how to think about the value of this kind of richness, and who has access to it and how, can lead to profound and important questions. We’ll think about these huge ideas in the context of two very unusual and extremely unexpected stories. The first is a monster art heist that occurred in downtown Portland, and the second is a tale of a bird from the Amazon than inexplicably took up a perch in Maine one November.
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- A Ghost Anchors an Inn Keeper, and Maine’s Sounds Tell Stories
- Runtime
- 24:49
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- There are so many ways to know a place – maybe you know the best place to grab lunch, the best place to stargaze, or the best way to beat traffic on a Friday afternoon. You might have a deep understanding of its geology or history, or you might know the families who’ve lived there for decades. But there are other ways of knowing a place that might not always get our full attention. Like the smell of the earth, or a sidewalk after it rains. We explore some of the invisible, intangible qualities than not only define places in Maine, but in some cases shape who we are in them.
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- The origin of New England summer camps
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- 2:00
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Before we say goodbye to summer, here’s a quick reflection to a quintessential childhood experience: camp!
Over the years summer camp has served different purposes for children. Before the Civil war, the first summer camp in Connecticut looked more like a training ground for the military.
After World War II, camp started looking more like what kids experience today – a place to play outside and just be kids.
Do you have a summer camp experience? What does it mean to you? Tell us in the comments below!
Production: Tulley Hescock / Maine Public
Editing: Liz Gillis / NPR & Andrew Catalina / Maine Public
Photo & video contributions: Maine Historical Society, Noah Keates / Birch Rock Camp, Zydalis Bauer / NENC , Jesse Costa / WBUR
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- Thousands flock to see Bernie Sanders, Troy Jackson and Graham Platner in Portland
- Runtime
- 2:30
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Speaking to a crowd of more than 6,000 at a Labor Day rally in Portland, U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont railed against what he said is an oligarchy of billionaires exerting too much influence over America’s economy, politics and the media.
The event was part of Sanders' nationwide "Fighting Oligarchy" tour. He also used the event to effectively endorse the campaigns of two statewide candidates in Maine: former Senate President Troy Jackson, who is running for governor, and Graham Platner, an oysterman and Marine Corps veteran hoping to challenge Republican Sen. Susan Collins next year.
A political newcomer, Platner garnered national headlines several weeks ago when he joined the Democratic race for Collins' seat. Platner used his speech to criticize Collins and to echo Sanders' accusations that both political parties have adopted policies that largely benefit the wealthy at the expense of working Americans.
Jackson, meanwhile, is one of a half-doz...
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- Dr. Nirav Shah decries firing of CDC director at Bangor Rally
- Runtime
- 1:28
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Former Maine CDC Director Dr. Nirav Shah decries federal health officials at a “Workers over Billionaires” rally in Bangor on Labor Day. Shah floated the idea of running for governor earlier this summer but said he’s not reached a decision yet.
Full story at mainepublic.org.
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- Maine Public's August Book Club: Love & Lobsters by Shannon M. Parker
- Runtime
- 55:41
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Maine Public Book Club: All Books Considered is made possible through the generous support of Coffee By Design, The Park Danforth, Sherman's Maine Coast Book Shops, and 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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- Ever heard of a frogsicle? You have now!
- Runtime
- 0:17
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Not a popsicle, a frogsicle! At least according to Malcolm ‘Mac’ Hunter, professor emeritus of wildlife ecology, Libra Professor of Conservation Biology, University of Maine.
Listen back to today's full episode at mainecalling.org or wherever you get your podcasts to hear all about Maine's amphibians AND reptiles from a whole panel of experts.
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- Americans hug it out with Canadians along US border even as tensions simmer
- Runtime
- 1:14
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- On the American side of the downtown border bridge linking Calais and St. Stephen, several dozen residents, city leaders and elected officials earlier this month lined up for the opening ceremony of the International Homecoming Festival.
Now in its 52nd year, it's a dayslong celebration of cross border friendship and camaraderie, with events on both sides of the St Croix River.
➡️ Full story by Ari Snider at mainepublic.org.
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- The number of Shakers in the U.S. rises to 3
- Runtime
- 1:53
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- With its historic buildings and working farm, the Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village in New Gloucester, Maine draws thousands of visitors a year. This is the last active Shaker community in the United States. And until a few months ago, there were only two members. Now a third has joined the celibate Christian sect.
59-year-old Sister April Baxter is unassuming in her colorful button down and jeans but has brought a palpable energy to the space. Baxter is the newest Shaker. She came to live at the village this spring and said the place was special from the first time she visited.
“I didn’t understand why, but I was very moved. I mean, I’ve been to lots of beautiful places in my life, lots of beautiful places, but something made me feel like I had to come back, and not just for a day,” Baxter said.
To become a Shaker you must be single, in good physical and mental health, free of debt, and have no dependents. And only after living at the villag...
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- Ready & Able: Living With a Disability in Maine - Outdoor Recreation and Accessibility
- Runtime
- 58:17
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
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- Large white shark sighted Monday, Aug. 11 and Tuesday, Aug. 12 in Saco Bay, ME
- Runtime
- 0:43
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- A large great white shark was spotted on the morning of Monday, Aug. 11, in Saco Bay, near Scarborough Beach State Park and Higgins Beach, and again Tuesday morning off Pine Point Beach.
Marine Resource Officer Daryen Grenata says that in the drone footage obtained by the Scarborough Police Department, the shark appears to be 10-12 feet in length, and is not tagged.
There have been no additional confirmed sightings on Tuesday, but Grenata says it's likely the shark is still in the area.
"I'm not sure that I would get on a paddleboard and paddle a mile off shore — I'm not sure that I would go swimming that far out," Grenata said. "But they're here because there's food. They don't typically target a human, they're targeting other marine species. And we just wanted to make sure people were well aware of what was going on."
There are no beach closures in effect at this time, and Grenata says park rangers are monitoring the water closely...
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- Behind the scenes with Maine artist Eric Hopkins, painter of ‘Maine Morning’
- Runtime
- 1:00
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- When asked why he wanted to do an original painting for Maine Public, renowned artist Eric Hopkins said, “You give what you can give, and this is something I can give.”
His painting 'Maine Morning" is a gift to Maine Public and is the centerpiece of our exclusive 2025 Sea Bags. They're now available, but ONLY at mainepublic.org/donate.
Every gift to Maine Public ensures our ability to provide our non-profit services into the future. That is a reward in and of itself. But when you give at the qualifying level, you can take home our large or medium Sea Bag as a treasured reminder of what you are making possible. We hope you love these Sea Bags as much as we do!
Claim yours now at mainepublic.org/donate.
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- Here are 7 ways to reduce textile waste 🌏👕
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- 1:19
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- You’ve probably heard the viral statistic: we currently have enough clothing on the planet to outfit the next six generations. Whether or not this is actually true (people attribute the quote to the British Fashion Council, but we couldn’t trace the original data), it likely gets repeated so often because it feels true.
We’ve seen mountains of clothes in landfills, on beaches and filling abandoned lots, often abroad. We’ve seen the trend of “hauls” or “unboxing” videos on social media, where users try on piles of clothing, mostly fast fashion, for entertainment. We’ve heard that fashion is one of the most polluting industries, accounting for between 2%-10% of global emissions, and 20% of clean water pollution, all by itself. A 2018 study by UNICEF found that 85% of all discarded textiles go to the dump each year, which is frankly shocking.
So, what’s a fashionista to do?
🌏➡️ Here are 7 way to reduce textile waste through...
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- A stained glass haven in Lisbon Falls | Assignment Maine
- Runtime
- 4:53
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Meet artist and owner Jim Nutting, the creative force behind Maine Art Glass Studio in Lisbon Falls. Whether he's crafting intricate stained glass panels or guiding students through their first glass project, his contagious enthusiasm and boundless creativity shine through.
Get a glimpse into the craftsmanship and imagination that make Maine Art Glass Studio an inspiring one-of-a kind experience!
Learn more about Jim and Maine Art Glass Studio at https://www.maineartglass.com/
Assignment Maine is made possible by Lee Auto Malls 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
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- Maine Public's July Book Club: Granite Harbor by Peter Nichols
- Runtime
- 53:18
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Maine Public Book Club: All Books Considered is made possible through the generous support of Coffee By Design, The Park Danforth, Sherman's Maine Coast Book Shops, and Maine Public's viewers and listeners.
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- Title
- High schoolers, you could win $1000 in our Revolutionary Day In My Life student contest!
- Runtime
- 2:04
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Introducing #ARevolutionaryDayInMyLife high school student contest! 🤳🇺🇸
Winners & their videos will:
⭐ Take home a 💸 CASH PRIZE 💸 ($1000 for both the first place student and their classroom, $500 for two runner up students and their classrooms)
⭐ Be featured at our public Ken Burns Revolutionary War film screenings in October
⭐ Appear on Maine Public’s website and social media channels
Find all the details under the “community” tab at mainepublic.org, including:
📜Detailed contest guidelines
📜A ready to use lesson plan for teachers
📜A list of historical sources, books & websites
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Special thanks to the George Washington’s Mount Vernon Museum for their support of this project.
- Title
- Poems from Here airs every Sunday on Maine Public Radio & Maine Public Classical
- Runtime
- 0:38
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Listen to Poems from Here every Sunday!
📻 9:45 am on Maine Public Radio
📻12:59 pm & 4:59 pm on Maine Public Classical
Poems from Here is a collaboration with the Maine Writers and Publishers Alliance 📝
Learn more & explore the archives: https://www.mainepublic.org/show/poems-from-here
While you’re out and about in Maine, keep an eye out for a collectible Poems from Here postcards on park benches near you (or pick some up at one of our three studios across the state).
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Special thanks to Robert M. Chute and family along with Phil Steele and Francesca Galluccio-Steele for making Poems from Here possible.’
