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Family Logging
Year
1995
Melissa Falcon documents the life of the Weese family and their role in the community of Athens, Maine. Falcon discusses working in the woods and personal stories.
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Writing
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Custom House Wharf Revisited
Year
1996
The Custom House Wharf in Portland serves as a major hub for the local fish business. Catherine Olender discusses various topics, from the politics of the wharf to local family businesses.
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Writing
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Franco Am Fiddlers
Year
1996
Kate Dodge explores the lives of Franco-American musicians who play traditional fiddle music.
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Writing
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The Power of Place
Year
1994
Charlies McCormick covers the personal histories of people who live and work in the small community of Ocean Park.
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Writing
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Young's Lobster Pound
Year
1994
Sarah Kill Kelley looks at how one local business in Belfast utilizes the local lobster industry, and how the business is passed down through the family.
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Writing
Title
Acadian Family
Year
1994
Jean Sexton sets out to uncover how families fit into the pattern of life in Madawaska, yet finds out that these patterns are not based on sterotypes but rather the choices people make for their way of life. She discusses family histories, dynamics and life in Madawaska.
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Writing
Title
Hot Air Balloons
Year
1994
Barbara Michaels uncovers the lives of five self-employed individuals who perform various services to entertain the public, highlighting the importance of following one's passion in life.
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Writing
Title
Jamaicans
Year
1988
At Tom Gyger's orchard near Bridgton, Jamaican apple pickers live a life between two worlds. Lisa Rathke follows around 13 pickers through the harvest and their daily lives.
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Writing
Title
Working for a Living
Year
2003
Mira Ptacin highlights the work of David Brennan, a funeral home director at Hobbs Funeral Home. Ptacin speaks to Brennan about his profession and the various job functions at a funeral home.
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Writing
Title
The Season of Roger's Date Book: One Man's Life in Money, Meetings, and Cliff Island, Maine
Year
2003
Caitie Whelan highlights the life of Roger Berle, a man who actively donates and fundraises money to support his community.
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Writing
Title
The Amazing Adventures of Casablanca Comics
Year
2003
Comics and superheroes can appeal to individuals of all ages, and at Casablanca Comics in Portland, they strive to reach all audiences. Laura Belous speaks to employees and owners of the shop to learn about their passion for comics and the culture surrounding comics.
Type
Writing
Title
Of Dragons and Dust
Year
2004
Dragon Cement, located between the towns of Thomaston and Rockland, utilizes the local geology to manufacture cement in New England. Tara Hayes highlights the work that Dragon Cement does for the cement industry and the environment.
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