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- Reporting and footage by Ari Snider. Find more on wild ice skating at mainepublic.org
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- 0:56
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- 2 years ago
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- Brian Bechard captured this snowy owl on video on the southern Maine coast (January 13, 2025)
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- 0:59
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- 2 years ago
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- Episode 6: 'I think there's hope'
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- 36:44
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- 2 years ago
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- In the aftermath of Lewiston, healing and recovery is taking many forms. One shooting location was renovated and reopened. Another has become a nonprofit that serves some of the area’s most vulnerable residents. One victim’s father now advocates for increased gun control while dozens of others have joined a lawsuit against the federal government. And the shooter’s sister has made it her mission to raise awareness about traumatic brain injury among military service members.
In our final episode of “Breakdown,” we look at how some have turned their anguish into action.
Breakdown is a podcast series from Maine Public Radio, the Portland Press Herald, and FRONTLINE PBS.
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- Episode 5: 'We're still here'
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- 31:13
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- 2 years ago
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- Four members of Maine's deaf community died in Lewiston in October 2023 in what is believed to be the deadliest mass shooting of deaf people in the U.S. The pain of that loss was magnified by the barriers to communication and information deaf survivors and loved ones faced in the immediate aftermath.
Episode 5 examines the outsize impact of the Lewiston shooting on those who are deaf and hard of hearing, how the community often feels forgotten and why the tragedy has become a catalyst for equity.
Breakdown is a podcast series from Maine Public Radio, the Portland Press Herald, and FRONTLINE PBS.
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- Episode 4: 'They controlled it all'
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- 38:41
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- 2 years ago
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- When a gunman opened fire in a bowling alley and a bar in Lewiston, Maine, last October, he used an autoloading rifle to fire 54 rounds in less than two minutes. Eighteen were killed and 13 wounded.
Although nearly half of Maine households owns a firearm, the state is considered one of the safest in the country. Episode 4 examines the history and politics of guns and hunting in Maine, the state’s unique “yellow flag” gun laws and its powerful gun lobby, which shaped state officials’ response to the Lewiston shootings.
Breakdown is a podcast series from Maine Public Radio, the Portland Press Herald, and FRONTLINE PBS.
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- David Mallett Live at the Gracie Theatre
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- 1:46:32
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- 2 years ago
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- Maine's premier singer-songwriter David Mallett and his band perform at the Gracie Theatre at Husson University in Bangor, Maine in this 2010 concert. Intermission features a casual interview with David from the Maine Public series "Conversations With Maine," hosted by Frank Ferrell. David Mallett passed away on December 17, 2024, at the age of 73.
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- Maine's Role in the Civil War | Assignment Maine
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- 10:00
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- 2 years ago
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- Maine has a deep connection with the Civil War and one of the best places to experience it is at the Fifth Maine Museum on Peaks Island in Portland. Learn about the men from southern Maine who volunteered to fight for the Union, the museum's origin, and how Mainers played such a pivotal role in the biggest war in American history in this installment of Assignment: Maine.
Assignment Maine is made possible by Lee Auto Malls and viewers like you.
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- Episode 3: 'Dereliction of duty'
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- 36:51
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- 2 years ago
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- How did leaders of the Army Reserve respond to the many, clear warning signs about the Lewiston shooter, a part-time soldier who was in a dangerous, downward spiral? And why didn’t they take further action?
The Army has acknowledged some failures but also cast blame elsewhere. In Episode 3, we look at questionable medical decisions, missed communication and lack of follow up by the Army.
Finally, we’ll learn why the shooter’s family believes the military could do more to prevent brain injuries in troops.
Breakdown is a podcast series from Maine Public Radio, the Portland Press Herald, and FRONTLINE PBS.
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- Maine Public's November Book Club: The Hidden Life of Cecily Larson by Ellen Baker
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- 55:48
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- 2 years ago
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- Episode 2: 'I believe he is going to snap'
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- 40:02
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- 2 years ago
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- Months before the mass shooting in Lewiston that claimed 18 lives, the gunman’s family and friends were desperately trying to get him help.
His mental health was deteriorating. He was experiencing auditory delusions. And there were multiple warnings about his potential for violence, his access to guns and his threats to do harm.
Six weeks before the attacks, his best friend warned the Army Reserve that he might snap and commit a mass shooting.
Episode 2 begins a two-part examination into the numerous opportunities for intervention that could have changed everything.
Breakdown is a podcast series from Maine Public Radio, the Portland Press Herald, and FRONTLINE PBS.
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- What is 'ghost gear,' and why is it a problem in Maine?
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- 4:32
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- 2 years ago
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- OceansWide is part of the New England Regional Fishing Gear Response and Removal Team, a recently-formed coalition of organizations that are working to clean up marine debris from the Gulf of Maine and educate the public about the problem.
Their focus has been on training more than 300 people how to scuba dive over the last decade. So far, OceansWide divers have recovered about 13,000 traps near Boothbay, Matinicus and Gouldsboro.
Read the full story here: https://www.mainepublic.org/environment-and-outdoors/2024-10-30/these-divers-are-trying-to-make-a-dent-in-maines-ghost-gear-problem-one-abandoned-trap-at-a-time
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- Episode 1: 'Did we really survive this?'
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- 36:02
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- 2 years ago
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- What does it mean to be a victim? Or a survivor? In a few brief moments in October 2023, 18 lives were lost in Lewiston — and Maine was changed.
For the victims, their loved ones and everyone affected by this tragedy, the ability to heal means understanding what happened.
In Episode 1, we meet several people who are trying to recover — from the trauma of losing a loved one, from being critically injured and from being psychologically wounded. And we learn about the fallout for members of the shooter’s family, who must also contend with his painful legacy.
This is also a story about the possibility for change — how the lessons of Lewiston might help make us safer.
Breakdown is a podcast series from Maine Public Radio, the Portland Press Herald, and FRONTLINE PBS.
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- Introducing: Breakdown
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- 1:51
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- 2 years ago
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- "Mass shooting." Two words heard all too often in the United States.
There were 656 mass shootings in the U.S in 2023. The one in Lewiston, Maine on October 25, 2023 was the year's deadliest — and it may have also been the most preventable.
For the last year, the newsroom at Maine Public Radio has been on the ground investigating, combing through documents, listening to testimony and interviewing dozens of people.
Over six episodes, Breakdown explores the missed opportunities to prevent the shooting, the role of guns and hunting in Maine’s politics, and the aftermath for shooting victims, some of whom were deaf and hard of hearing.
Breakdown is a podcast series from Maine Public Radio, the Portland Press Herald, and FRONTLINE PBS.
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- Military Voices of Maine Podcast Series
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- 1:06
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- 2 years ago
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- Listen to the entire series at mainepublic.org/podcast/military-voices-of-maine
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- Lewiston Tragedy: One Year Later
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- 56:39
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- 2 years ago
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- On the one-year anniversary of the shootings in Lewiston, our panel discusses how the community is doing and what has changed since the terrible events of October 25, 2023. We’ll hear from community leaders about what’s been done to support those most affected by the shootings, and what new developments, laws or policies have come about over the past year.
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- Maine's Angus King is up for reelection
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- 1:03
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- 2 years ago
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- Sen. Angus King is an independent, and he’s running for a third term. He was first elected in 2012 and he caucuses with the Democrats.
He has three opponents in November: Demi Kouzounas, David Costello, and Jason Cherry. Digital news reporter Esta Pratt-Kielley asks political correspondent Kevin Miller to explain what’s at stake in this race.
Watch all of our election videos explaining what else you need to know ahead of the 2024 elections, including the ballot questions. Election day is Nov. 5! 🗓️🗳️
For more election resources from Maine Public and America Amplified, visit mainepublic.org/yourvote
Maine Public's Your Vote coverage is made possible through the support of AARP Maine, MEMIC, and the Law Offices of Joe Bornstein.
#maine #politics #2024election #voting #mepolitics #angusking
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- Why are Mainers voting on a new state flag? | Maine Explained
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- 7:25
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- 2 years ago
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- Support our work by donating at https://www.mainepublic.org/donateyoutube
Mainers will decide if the Pine Tree Flag should be Maine’s official state flag… again. So what is the history of Maine’s state flag? And why are Mainers voting on a new one? That’s what we dive into in this episode of Maine Explained.
Production Credits:
Esta Pratt-Kielley — Host, Writer, Supervising Producer, Video Editor
Nik Sparlin — Video Editor, Motion Graphics Designer
Lucy Santerre — Marketing and Promotion Support
Mark Simpson — Director of News and Public Affairs
Andrew Catalina — News Editor
Additional reporting by Robbie Feinberg
Footage by Esta Pratt-Kielley
Other materials, in order of appearance:
Collection of the Maine Historical Society, Stacks, Pamphlet 2201
David Martucci
Maine Memory Network
Bangor Daily News
Maine Stitching Specialties
LL Bean
Wik...
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- Breakdown Podcast Listening & Panel Discussion
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- 1:21:28
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- 2 years ago
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- In collaboration with PBS Frontline and the Portland Press Herald, Maine Public presents Breakdown, a limited podcast series about the worst mass shooting in Maine history. During this event, we will hear snippets of the podcast series and hold a series of discussions with our panel of reporters who covered the tragic event and its aftermath.
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- Why everyone's watching Maine's 2nd District race
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- 2:10
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- 2 years ago
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- All eyes are on Maine’s 2nd District this year. Digital news reporter Esta Pratt-Kielley asks political correspondent Kevin Miller to help explain why.
U.S. Representative Jared Golden currently holds the seat in Congress, but Republicans are hoping to swing the district to maintain their narrow control of the House of Representatives. State Rep. Austin Theriault is challenging Golden, and dozens of outside groups have already poured millions of dollars into the race.
Stay tuned for more videos explaining what else you need to know ahead of the 2024 elections, including the ballot questions. 🗳️🗓️ Election day is Nov. 5!
For more election resources from Maine Public and America Amplified, visit mainepublic.org/yourvote.
Maine Public's Your Vote coverage is made possible through the support of AARP Maine, MEMIC, and the Law Offices of Joe Bornstein.
File photos from AP.
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- Why Maine is voting on a new state flag
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- 2:04
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- 2 years ago
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- Question 5 has generated a lot of buzz ahead of the election. Maine voters get to decide what they want the official state flag to be. Blue flag with the state seal? Or the pine tree flag?
Digital news reporter Esta Pratt-Kielley asks political correspondent Kevin Miller to help explain the history behind why this question is on the ballot.
Watch all of our election videos explaining what else you need to know ahead of the 2024 elections, including the ballot questions. Election day is Nov. 5! 🗓️🗳️
For more election resources from Maine Public and America Amplified, visit mainepublic.org/yourvote
Maine Public's Your Vote coverage is made possible through the support of AARP Maine, MEMIC, and the Law Offices of Joe Bornstein.
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- $30 million for Maine trails?!
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- 1:26
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- 2 years ago
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- $30 million is on this year’s ballot for Maine trails. Question 4 is a bond issue, and if voters approve the measure, the state would create a special program to develop, design and maintain trails using that money.
Digital news reporter Esta Pratt-Kielley asks political correspondent Kevin Miller to help explain why this would be a first for Maine.
Stay tuned for more videos explaining what else you need to know ahead of the 2024 elections, including the ballot questions. Election day is Nov. 5! 🗓️🗳️
For more election resources from Maine Public and America Amplified, visit mainepublic.org/yourvote
Maine Public's Your Vote coverage is made possible through the support of AARP Maine, MEMIC, and the Law Offices of Joe Bornstein.
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- What are bonds?
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- 1:07
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- 2 years ago
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- There are three bond issues on November’s ballot. So, what exactly are bonds? And what are these questions asking voters?
Digital news reporter Esta Pratt-Kielley asks political correspondent Kevin Miller to help explain Questions 2, 3 and 4 on Maine’s ballot.
Stay tuned for more videos explaining what else you need to know ahead of the 2024 elections, including the ballot questions. Election day is Nov. 5!
For more election resources from Maine Public and America Amplified, visit http://mainepublic.org/yourvote
Maine Public's Your Vote coverage is made possible through the support of AARP Maine, MEMIC, and the Law Offices of Joe Bornstein.
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- Maine Public's October Club: Fire Exit by Morgan Talty
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- 1:13:48
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- 2 years ago
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- Maine Public's October Club: Fire Exit by Morgan Talty
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- 44:56
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- 2 years ago
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- From Above: Monhegan Island | Assignment Maine
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- 3:01
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- 2 years ago
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- Home to world renowned artists, lobster fisherman and women, stunning natural beauty and intrepid tourists looking for adventure, Monhegan Island is the quintessential Maine Island experience. Take in a birds eye view of this multifaceted oasis just a short ferry ride from Maine’s midcoast region in this installment of Assignment Maine.
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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- How Maine's Question 1 could impact Super PACS nationwide
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- 2:18
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- 2 years ago
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- Question 1 is all about money in politics. And it could set a national precedent.
Question 1 asks whether Maine voters want to limit the amount of money that individuals or organizations can contribute to Political Action Committees that make independent expenditures. Digital news reporter Esta Pratt-Kielley asks political correspondent Kevin Miller to break this down for voters.
Stay tuned for more videos explaining the ballot questions and what else you need to know ahead of the 2024 elections. Election day is Nov. 5! 🗓️🗳️
For more election resources from Maine Public and America Amplified, visit mainepublic.org/yourvote
Maine Public's Your Vote coverage is made possible through the support of AARP Maine, MEMIC, and the Law Offices of Joe Bornstein.
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- Seguin Island Light Station | Assignment Maine
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- 3:01
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- 2 years ago
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- Located just a short boat ride from Popham Beach, Seguin Island is home to Maine’s second oldest lighthouse, natural beauty, and incredible views from its elevation of 180 feet above sea level. Meet the summer caretakers of this incredible island, learn about the storied history of the lighthouse, its unique Fresnel lens and Seguin Island Light’s prominent place in Maine Maritime history in this edition of Assignment Maine.
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 https://www.mainepublic.org/donateyoutube
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- Changing Sound of The Portland Sea Dogs I Assignment: Maine #baseball #seadogs #portland #maine
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- 1:01
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- 2 years ago
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- Maine Calling: Women & Girls with Disabilities
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- 56:45
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- 2 years ago
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- Maine Public's September Book Club: The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters
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- 57:28
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- 2 years ago
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- Changing Sound of The Portland Sea Dogs | Assignment Maine
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- 4:07
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- 2 years ago
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- Meet Emma Tiedemann, she is the Portland Sea Dogs Baseball play-by-play broadcaster, one of the original four female broadcasters in Minor League Baseball. She is currently on her 5th season working for the Sea Dogs as Director of Broadcasting.
In this Assignment: Maine, learn about the importance of game day preparations and the representation of women in sports.
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 https://www.mainepublic.org/donateyoutube
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- You couldn’t always walk to Spring Point Ledge Light in South Portland | by Tobey MacCachran
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- 0:29
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- 2 years ago
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- See all 65 of Maine’s Lighthouses via groundbreaking aerial footage. Safe Harbors premieres 9/4!
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- 0:53
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- 2 years ago
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- Maine Public's August Book Club: Hunger Hill by Philip Baker
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- 54:59
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- 2 years ago
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- Discover the history and mystery of the Monhegan Island Lighthouse in Maine. Video: Tobey MacCachran
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- 1:01
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- 2 years ago
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- Safe Harbors: Lighthouses of Maine Coming Soon from Maine Public
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- 1:16
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- 2 years ago
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- Safe Harbors is now available on Maine PBS Passport: https://video.mainepublic.org/video/safe-harbors-lighthouses-of-maine-lweibd/
Learn more about Maine PBS Passport and sign up here: https://www.mainepublic.org/maine-pbs-passport
You can also find more lighthouse information here: https://www.mainepublic.org/safe-harbors
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- “Safe Harbors: Lighthouses of Maine” premieres Sept 4! 💡⛴️ Bug Light video by Tobey MacChachran
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- 0:56
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- 2 years ago
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- The team is one win away from a trip to the Little League World Series in Williamsport, PA
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- 0:21
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- 2 years ago
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- Maine Public's July Book Club: Home Now by Cynthia “CB” Anderson
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- 55:47
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- 2 years ago
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- Join Bill Nemtiz and Cynthia “CB” Anderson, author of Home Now: How 6000 Refugees Transformed an American Town.
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- NPR covered Scarborough Beach’s Newfie lifeguards, so we had to visit! Read or listen @ npr.org
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- 0:52
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- 2 years ago
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- Kaitlyn Budion reports on Maine’s first aviation maintenance technician program
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- 0:56
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- 2 years ago
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- What is Moxie soda?
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- 1:00
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- 2 years ago
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- Maine's state drink is Moxie soda. So what does it taste like?
Love it or hate it, Mainers have lots of opinions about it's funky flavor. Are you a fan? Lovers and haters alike will be at the annual Moxie fest in Lisbon, Maine on July 12 - 14.
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- Why houses are so expensive in Maine
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- 0:24
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- 2 years ago
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- The housing headlines aren't changing... home prices are still on the rise in Maine. The limited supply of new house is helping drive those prices up.
Read more here: https://www.mainepublic.org/business-and-economy/2024-06-24/limited-supply-of-new-homes-in-maine-helps-drive-prices-up
And here: https://www.mainepublic.org/show/maine-calling/2024-06-26/housing-crisis-homeownership
#mainenews #housing
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- Maine Public's June Book Club: Moon in Full by Marpheen Chann
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- 58:07
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- 2 years ago
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- Juneteenth parade in Lewiston, ME. 🎥: Ari Snider & Tobey MacCachran
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- 0:27
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- 2 years ago
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- We HAVE to save the Bob Ross and Mr. Rogers cardboard cutouts from the fire!
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- 0:20
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- 2 years ago
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- Reporter Nick Song breaks down Maine's prospects for online sports betting this summer
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- 0:35
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- 2 years ago
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- Meet our 2024 Dowe Public Media intern, Tobey!
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- 0:19
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- 2 years ago
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- How vulnerable is Maine's coast to climate change? | Maine Explained
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- 7:01
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- 2 years ago
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- Support our work by donating at https://www.mainepublic.org/donateyoutube
Many coastal communities were impacted by several major storms during the winter of 2024. That’s put a spotlight on a major question facing the state: just how vulnerable is Maine’s coast to a warming world, and what steps do we need to take to prepare? That’s what we dive into in this episode of Maine Explained.
Correction: At 02:50 in the video, we refer to Susie Arnold as a climatologist. Arnold is not a climatologist with a climatology degree, but a marine biologist by training who has been working on ocean climate change for 12 years.
🔗 You can head to here to look at flood insurance rate maps for much of southern Maine: https://maine.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=3c09351397764bd2aa9ba385d2e9efe7
🔗 You can also use this tool from FEMA to assess flood risks at a specific location: https://msc.fema.gov/portal/search?AddressQuery...
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- Power parachutes for aerial photos? See more from Paul Cyr in our latest Assignment: Maine video!
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- 0:52
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- 2 years ago
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