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Multimedia
Title
It's All Energy
Year
2015
Struggling with various health issues, both Albert Melanson and his daughter Jennifer McAllister turned to alternative healing methods. Genevieve Pedulla documents how Albert and Jennifer chose a holistic path for healing themselves and others.
Type
Multimedia
Title
Eleventh Step
Year
2015
Leaving behind a shattered life to start a new one, Liz Leuthner found help through yoga. Marita Murphy profiles the journey Leuthner has gone through with yoga to help her alcohol recovery.
Type
Multimedia
Title
Optimal Self
Year
2015
Salt documents the story of Optimal Self, a personal gym community started by Eric Hilton.
Type
Radio
Title
What's Left Behind
Year
2015
Drawing from her own adolescent experiences, Kalila Holt speaks to a group of paranormal investigators in Southern Maine, Spirits Left Behind. Holt recounts her experiences at her childhood home in Arkansas, and speaks to members of the Spirits Left Behind team about their investigations.
Type
Radio
Title
Daryl's Menagerie
Year
2017
Daryl Whiting sits with animals through their last moments, including pets that are not her own. She even stays with people as they die. Why has one woman decided to commit so much of her life to making sure others have a good death?
Type
Multimedia
Title
Song from the Hill
Year
2018
This is the story of one instruments journey and influence, through time, and across state lines. In Hopkinton, New Hampshire, a 30 foot tall Aeolian Harp has become the heart of an old New England Farm, and a group of harp inspired volunteers work together to bring back its ethereal voice.
Type
Multimedia
Title
Of Down East
Year
2019
A young woman living in Maine navigates life, spirituality, and acceptance.
Type
Radio
Title
Lay My Body Right Here
Year
2019
In September of 2019, a story broke on Maine local news about a body that was found buried in Vernelle Jackson’s yard in the town of Norway. Jackson explained that the body was that of her dear friend Mae Shelton. The state police began an investigation to determine Shelton’s cause of death and the culpability of Jackson in the situation. Meanwhile the community began to discuss what it means to bury the body of a loved one in your yard. What follows is a story about friendship and one woman’s dedication to keeping a promise. This story is dedicated to my mother.
Type
Radio
Title
Untie It and See
Year
2019
Stories teach kids about the world. But sometimes, the world can be a scary place. Producer Nicki Stein revisits a story in a kids’ book of folklore that lingered with her long past childhood. Music by the Ar-Kaics, courtesy of Daptone Records NOTE: This piece deals with the concept of death and contains swearing, so it may not be suitable for young listeners
Type
Radio
Title
Recipe for radical rest (serves 3)
Year
2021
Heather Flor is a Peruvian-American farmer and artist who uses rest as a radical tool. Heather’s mother, María Rosita, and her four-year old nephew, Ediercito, do too.
Type
Radio
Title
The Gospel of Harm Reduction
Year
2021
Jesse Harvey created the Church of Safe Injection to give drug users in Maine the resources and support they needed. This story is about how the organization decided to move forward in the wake of his passing and the women who kept his dream alive. PLEASE NOTE: This story contains references to substance misuse disorder and sexual abuse. Please take care while listening.
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