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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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    Latest episodes from Maine Calling

    Broadband Access

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 50:41


    How are efforts to increase broadband access in Maine doing—and what does the future hold for high-speed internet across the state?

    Geology: Stories of Earth's Layers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 50:32


    We discuss a new book about how geology reveals Earth's deep history, and learn how Maine's geological history fits into the global picture

    Street Names

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 50:37


    How streets get their names, why it matters, and what some common or unusual street names are around the state

    Everyday Heroes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 50:36


    We listen back to our earlier show about everyday heroes and Good Samaritans in communities across Maine who help others through kindness and bravery

    Noise Pollution

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 50:34


    The many causes of noise pollution and the harm they cause to your health and well being

    Shakespeare in Maine

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 50:33


    Where to see Shakespeare performed in Maine, and why the Bard's work is still relevant today

    Automotive News

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 50:36


    Our car experts discuss the latest automotive news, the current market for buying and selling cars, what's happening with EVs—and answers to your questions

    Jellyfish

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 50:35


    Sightings of jellyfish along the coast have prompted fear and fascination—what to know about these creatures and what to do if you encounter one

    Pres. Trump's Bill: Impacts on Maine

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 101:20


    Two-hour special with political leaders and experts discussing what's in the Trump reconciliation bill, and what the impacts will be on Maine

    Oldest Buildings in Maine

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 50:39


    The history and back stories of Maine's oldest structures, in communities from Kittery to Machias

    Cornhole

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 50:24


    How cornhole is played, where to get involved in Maine, and why it's the most popular sport in America

    Best of Maine: Maine Atlas

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 50:36


    What people, places, events and objects best represent Maine? We brainstorm ideas to be included in the Maine Atlas, part of Maine's Semiquincentennial celebration

    Maine's Comedy Scene

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 50:35


    How comedians learn to be funny, where to go to see the new generation of comic talent in Maine, and whether there's a Maine brand of humor

    Rural Students: Options & Goals

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 50:42


    What options do rural students have after high school, and how can they overcome obstacles to meeting their goals?

    Maine's Transportation Gaps

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 50:28


    What is needed for people in Maine to have better access to public transit—especially for those without a vehicle or living in rural areas?

    Summer Birding

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 50:33


    Summer is nesting season—learn what species to look for and where to view them, as well as what to know about bird conservation

    Maine Trails

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 50:34


    Buildling and maintaining trails for a variety of uses in Maine, and what's in store for trails systems across the state

    Abolition in Maine

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 49:35


    For Juneteenth, we rebroadcast our earlier program about the complicated history of abolition in Maine

    Antiques Roadshow

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 48:40


    As the popular PBS program Antiques Roadshow films in Maine, we re-air our earlier conversation with the executive producer and an appraiser about how it all works

    Artist Joseph Fiore

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 50:29


    We learn about the life and work of artist Joseph Fiore, whose paintings were influenced by his time in Maine—and about a film and exhibit honoring his legacy

    Nirav Shah: The Next Pandemic

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 50:31


    Former state and federal CDC leader Dr. Shah addresses the question: "Are we ready for the next pandemic?"

    Read ME & Summer Reads

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 40:04


    Maine authors part of statewide reading program discuss their work and offer good book suggestions

    Identity & Coming Out

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 50:40


    Author Penny Guisinger discusses her new book about shifting identity, love, perception and illustion

    Medical Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 50:41


    Medical experts discuss federal vaccine orders, and answer questions about Covid, measles, tick-borne diseases and other seasonal health concerns

    Disability & The Workplace

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 50:27


    The challenges people with disabilities face getting and keeping a good job, and what workplaces can do to be more inclusive

    Dementia

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 50:32


    What to know about dementia, including Alzheimer's, and how it affects patients and caregivers

    Pet Care

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 50:37


    Veterinarians offer advice on keeping your pet healthy this season, and how to deal with a beloved animal's death

    Abolition in Maine

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 50:32


    The role Maine played in the abolition movement, and the history of and attitudes toward slavery in New England

    Brainwashing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 50:41


    The history of brainwashing, how it's been used, why it works—and how it's more common than we think

    LGBTQ+: History, Places & Pride Month

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 50:38


    LGBTQ+ history in Maine, including the places that have played a significant role in the community—plus what's happening for Pride Month

    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

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