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Seafarers
Year
1996
Sarah Wise explores the world of the female sailors, uncovering that the idea that only men are ship captains and sailors is antiquated. Wise speaks with various female sailors to learn about their role models and careers.
Type
published content
Title
Radio and the Night People
Year
1993
Jacob Kowalski documents the life of working the night shift and radio broadcasting.
Type
Photography
Title
St. Peter and Paul Cathedral and Franco-American Culture
Year
1998
David Walsh documents how Franco-American culture in Lewiston revolves around St. Peter and Paul Cathedral.
Type
Writing
Title
BrandME: The Birth of Maine Cool
Year
2011
In order to reach a younger and more cosmopolitan audience, a group of young entrepreneurs have started to re-image the identy of Maine through clothing and food. Sara Franklin documents how three brands are curating their image to capture the ethos of Maine.
Type
Writing
Title
Sea Duck Hunting
Year
1993
Dawn Kolpin discusses the sport of sea duck hunting, speaking with experienced hunters and learning about hunting ethics, tricks, and safety.
Type
published content
Title
Designing with Shells
Year
1976
Starting off as a hobby for Mr. and Mrs. Robert Nichols, creating art with shells has become a business. Laura Lee Towne and Tari Lee Bennett speak to the Nichols' about their craft work to make figures with shells.
Type
published content
Title
Buttermaking and Molasses Cookies
Year
1980
Living out in West Peru, Mary Turner always has stories to share. Kelly Emery visits Turner and learns how to make butter on a churn.
Type
Writing
Title
Strides and Strife in a Shared Space
Year
2009
The public housing community of Riverton Park serves residents that are mostly refugees from Somalia and Sudan. Ted Hornick explores how the Portland Public Housing Authority and local police are working together to address concerns regarding gang violence within the community, and what they are doing to help the youth in the area.
Type
Photography
Title
Junk King Jerry and the Downeast Museum Dream
Year
2006
Alexandra Marvar captures the life of Jerry Blackburn, a junk collector, who finds value in all things.
Type
Writing
Title
Freedom in Faith: Sister Joanne Roy
Year
2002
Robin Lea highlights the life of Sister Joanne Roy, covering topics regarding Roy's social work, spiritual beliefs, and ecology.
Type
Writing
Title
Stories of Love and Death
Year
2009
Jess Winter highlights how the Jewish Burial Society of Portland fights to keep traditional rituals alive. Winter speaks to members of the community about rituals being altered to assimilate to American customs and how this impacts their religious practices.
Type
Writing
Title
Deep Pockets
Year
2012
In the town of Searsport, one of the country's largest natural gas companies intends to build an expansive propane storage facility. Diane Sterberg investigates how the local residents gave enough support due to promises of economic prosperity, despite opponents of the project feeling deceived about the integrity of the process.
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