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Every weekday, our Maine Calling program digs into topics and issues with listeners across the state in a statewide conversation. In 2020, the Maine Calling team will bring to the fore a series of bicentennial-focused topics that are certain to be thought-provoking and meaningful. We hope you will h…

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    Substance Use: Meth on the Rise

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 50:36


    Overdose deaths are down, but methamphetamine use is up. We discuss what to know about drug trends, prevention, treatment and recovery.

    Political News

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 50:29


    Analysis of the latest development in the Maine legislature, the candidates who are entering state races, and the news out of Washington, D.C.

    Youth Mental Health

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 50:57


    "Mattering' describes an approach to help support young people grappling with depression or suicide. It centers on making them feel seen and heard.

    Shared Meals

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 50:40


    From potlucks to bean suppers, Maine has many traditions centered on communal meals that benefit people's well being

    Summer Gardening

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 50:36


    What to know to keep your garden healthy this season

    Memoir Writing

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 49:55


    Authors discuss what it takes to write a personal story, and what makes a memoir compelling

    First jobs

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 51:02


    What was your first job? What did you learn from it? We hear from well-known Mainers about their experiences.

    Music & Mental Health

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 51:08


    The power of music to heal, soothe, stimulate the brain— and address health challenges

    The Rule of Law & The Supreme Court

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 51:03


    We examine the role of the Supreme Court in today's political climate, and why many fear the role of law is threatened

    Maine's Land Trusts

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 50:29


    The multi-faceted ways that Maine's strong network of land trusts work with property owners to manage land and offer programs to the public

    New Life for Old Towns: Focus on the Outdoors

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 50:31


    How some Maine towns are using outdoor recreation and eco-tourism to re-energize their economies

    Maine Counties with Katie Zarrilli

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 50:43


    Social media content creator Katie Zarrilli portrays the stereotypes of Maine counties through humorous videos. What makes your county different?

    Richard Russo

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 50:36


    Maine author Richard Russo discusses his new collection of essays, Life and Art, and how he reflects on his personal life through his writing

    Head Start in Maine

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 50:34


    As Head Start marks its 60th anniversary, we examine how the program meets its aims in Maine, and where it's headed

    Allagash Wilderness Waterway

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 50:55


    A new guidebook explores the Allagash Wilderness Waterway—more than a million acres of undeveloped watershed

    Motherhood & Nature

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 53:04


    The author of a new book discusses how mothering and nurturing life is part of our natural world

    Maine Surnames

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 53:59


    The history and back stories to common and unusual surnames in Maine—and how people learn about their family histories

    Maine Surnames

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 53:59


    The history and back stories to common and unusual surnames in Maine—and how people learn about their family histories

    Butterflies

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 54:21


    The butterflies of Maine, why they're in decline, and what can be done to protect them

    Shakers in Maine

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 50:32


    The history and traditions of Shakers, and how Maine's Shaker Village is the only active community practicing the religious sect's beliefs

    Psilocybin

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 50:26


    The psychedlelic drug psilocybin is on the rise, for recreation use and in medical research as a potential treatment

    Political Pulse

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 50:37


    Journalists and state legislators discuss the latest political developments in Maine and the nation

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    Noise Pollution

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 50:37


    Exposure to loud noise can cause harm to health and well being. What can be done about noise pollution?

    Noise Pollution

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 50:37


    Exposure to loud noise can cause harm to health and well being. What can be done about noise pollution?

    Canada-Maine Relations

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 50:29


    How has the current political climate affected relations with Canada for people living in Maine's border communities?

    Investigating Coca-Cola

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 50:19


    A new book delves into the harm that Coca-Cola's products and business methods have caused (rebroadcast)

    Libraries Today

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 50:45


    The evolving role of libraries as community hubs, social service providers, tech centers and more—and the impact of federal funding cuts

    Tree Care

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 50:46


    What to know about planting, maintaining and protecting trees in your landscape—and how they help people and the planet

    Wildlife Rescue

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 50:31


    What goes into rescuing and rehabilitating wild animals in Maine

    What Ideals do Americans Share?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 50:29


    In our polarized times, what civic ideals do American all believe in, and can those be tapped for our nation to find common ground?

    Gardening & Climate Change

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 50:40


    For Earth Day: Influential ecologist Doug Tallamy shares his expertise in how to foster environmental health through gardening

    Religion & Politics

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 52:24


    Longtime NPR correspondent Tom Gjelten discusses how religion intersects with American politics, and what repercussions that causes

    U.S. Sen. Angus King

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 50:45


    Senator King discusses the top issues he is focusing on amid the current climate in Washington

    Poetry: New Directions

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 52:08


    For National Poetry Month, poets with Maine ties discuss their work and how poetry is evolving

    Paul Revere: 250th Anniversary

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 50:36


    The nation's 250th birthday celebration starts with events marking Paul Revere's famous ride—and the history of the Battles of Lexington and Concord

    Students with Disabilities

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 50:59


    Challenges that Maine students with disabilities face, and what services are available to them

    U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 50:45


    Congresswoman Pingree discusses the impacts of federal actions and what she is prioritizing

    Rudeness

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 50:42


    Is rudeness on the rise—and what can be done about it?

    Rick Steves

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 50:56


    Travel expert Rick Steves talks about his memoir and answers your questions about European travel

    Rockhounding

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 50:53


    When searching for gems, minerals and fossils in Maine, where do rockhounders go and what can they find?

    Rockhounding

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 50:53


    When searching for gems, minerals and fossils in Maine, where do rockhounders go and what can they find?

    AI: Privacy & Security

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 50:48


    How escalating use of AI in our daily lives opens up threats to privacy and security

    Tariff Impacts

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 50:36


    How will tariffs affect Maine and the nation? What do they mean for our daily lives?

    Lessons from a Parakeet

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 50:51


    Two Maine psychologists describe how their pet parakeet taught them lessons about communication and empathy

    Michelle Singletary

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 50:30


    Personal finance expert Michelle Singletary answers questions about tax filing, tariffs, the stock market—and managing money during uncertain times

    Investigating Coca-Cola

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 50:22


    A new book by journalist Murray Carpenter examines how Coca-Cola has harmed American's health and used disinformation to mislead consumers

    Comic Books

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 50:40


    Why have comic books had such a following over the generations, and why are some of the comics genres that are popular today?

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