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Title
Jake's Easter Clam
Year
1980
John Leach takes his son along when he goes clamming, following the same footsteps his father before him did. Lynn Kippax Jr. documents the importance of clamming for Leach and why he takes his son along.
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published content
Title
Yankee Contraptions
Year
1976
With the need for something that could split wood for him, Monty Washburn engineered a contraption that could do it. Kevin Harnden speaks to Washburn about putting together his machine.
Type
published content
Title
The Stilly Story
Year
1974
A lobsterman for over 40 years, Stilly Griffin hauls traps from his boat, the Lorraine E. Herbert Baum III and Kristy Bunnell capture Griffin's story of working as a lobsterman.
Type
published content
Title
Fall of the Great North Woods
Year
1987
As Maine's largest myth, the Great North Woods provides questions about the Woods of today and tomorrow. Nancy Jesser explores which of these myths will survive over time.
Type
Writing
Title
Breathing in the Day
Year
2001
Jessica Misslin highlights the history of Peabody House in Portland and lives of its residents. These individuals live with HIV/AIDS and are offered place to stay and call home.
Type
Writing
Title
Homeless Kids
Year
1996
Julie Johnson highlights the services provided by Youth and Family Outreach in Portland, which supports youths who are living on the street. Johnson also speaks with girls regarding their personal lives and survival from abuse.
Type
published content
Title
Digging for Gems
Year
1991
In Oxford County, the mineral-rich veins keep gem and rock collectors returning for more. Jeffrey Schlegel documents how the lure of digging for treasure is seen in Oxford County.
Type
Writing
Title
A Life in Motion
Year
1999
Even at old age, Elizabeth Shames continues to dance with the Perennial Effects dance group. Sarah Merrill highlights the life of Shames, discussing her history with dancing and her personal life.
Type
published content
Title
Dragging
Year
1977
Out at Wood Island at four in the morning, Lester Orcutt is ready to start his daily routine of dragging. Herbert Baum III joins Orcutt has he drags to learn about this fishing method and the work draggers perform.
Type
published content
Title
Flintlocks
Year
1977
With an interest in firearms from a young age, Monty Washburn began making guns for himself. Laurie Astrowsky and others document Washburn's interest in guns and the work that goes into crafting one.
Type
published content
Title
Days Like This
Year
2008
The most seaward of all of Maine's islands, Matinicus, was in need of a single teacher. Anne Bardaglio documents how the Mantinicus almost lost its school, and how the island community needed the school to survive.
Type
Writing
Title
Living Two Lives: Micmac Tradition in the Sanipass Family
Year
1994
Jennifer Raitt documents the lives of the Sanipass family.
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