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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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    Hidden Treasures, Classic Cars

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2026 50:32


    Tom Cotter, known as "The Barn Find Hunter," discovers collector cars in unusual and hidden places

    Gardening as the Season Shifts

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2026 50:37


    With cooling weather, we learn what to plant, harvest and clean up in your garden

    How & Why Does Restorative Justice Work?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2026 50:46


    Why restorative justice is on the rise as an alternative to punishment by focusing on repairing harm

    Solo Sailing Around the World

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2026 50:29


    Cole Brauer recounts her amazing feat sailing single-handedly around the world, and talks about her new memoir about her adventures

    What to do about labor & delivery units closing in Maine

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2026 50:32


    The reasons and impact of maternity wards closing in Maine, and possible solutions

    What We Remember About 9/11

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2026 50:32


    25 years after 9/11, we share memories of where we were when it happened and how it impacted our lives

    The Ever-Expanding Role of Libraries

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2026 50:40


    These days, a library card opens up a world of possibilities, beyond books

    50 Years of the Common Ground Fair

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2026 50:34


    As the Common Ground Country Fair marks its 50th anniversary, we learn about the history and contribution of this iconic Maine event and how it has evolved

    How Are America's Political Parties Changing?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2026 50:19


    How America's political parties are changing, and what that means for the upcoming November election

    Generation Alpha is Here

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2026 50:05


    Who makes up Gen Alpha, and what are their priorities and concerns? We learn about this youngest generation and how they might shape the future (rebroadcast)

    Community Radio

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2026 50:23


    What community radio's role is in Maine, and how volunteers and others keep this community resource independent and essential

    Retirement Today

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2026 49:39


    What to know about retirement, how to plan for it, how it's changing, and what it means to retire

    Penobscot Nation: History & Culture

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2026 50:34


    For the first in our series of shows about Wabanaki tribal groups, we learn about Penobscot history and culture

    Suicide Prevention

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2026 50:18


    How to help those who might have thoughts of suicide, and ways to reduce the stigma of suicide

    Stories from Maine Cemeteries

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2026 49:17


    A new book examines the history and stories held in Maine's many cemeteries (rebroadcast)

    PBS Journalist Judy Woodruff

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2026 50:27


    Acclaimed broadcast journalist Judy Woodruff discusses her long and pioneering career, the state of the nation, and what she's focused on these days

    Summer of Sharks & Whales

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2026 50:36


    What explains the many sightings of sharks and whales along Maine's coast this summer?

    Planning Now for Winter: Home Energy Costs

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2026 50:35


    It's not too early to plan for winter home heating costs by boosting energy efficiency

    The Potential for Maine's Sea Urchin Industry

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2026 50:46


    Why sea urchin scientists, farmers, fisherman and processors are working together to put Maine uni on the map

    PBS Documentary: "Crime & Punishment in America"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2026 50:26


    Filmmaker Lynn Novick discusses the new documentary "Crime & Punishment in America"

    Comedian Paula Poundstone & Why We Love (or Hate) Cats

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2026 50:43


    Comedian Paula Poundstone on life, comedy and cats—plus a veterinarian answers to your cat questions

    Wildfires: Risk & Readiness in Maine

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2026 50:21


    How likely are major wildfires in Maine, and how prepared are we?

    One Woman's Oyster Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2026 50:15


    Author Virginia Shaffer describes her tale of learning about then teaching about oysters

    Martha Ballard's Legacy

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2026 50:45


    A new statue of Martha Ballard honors the legacy of this Maine midwife who left a valuable diary for posterity

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    Looking Ahead with Maine Public CEO Rick Schneider

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2026 50:17


    Rick Schneider discusses the outlook for public media, Maine Public's programming and plans—and provides answers to your questions

    What to See in the Night Sky This Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026 48:35


    Listen back to our show about stargazing this summer in Maine

    Top threats to Maine Lakes

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2026 50:44


    Maine's beloved lakes face threats ranging from algae to pollution to climate change. What's being done?

    Domestic Abuse: Finding Help

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2026 50:45


    The effects of domestic abuse include not only physical and emotional harm, but financial impacts as well

    Pedestrian Safety

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2026 50:34


    We re-air our earlier show about ways to keep pedestrians, bicyclists and drivers safe

    Senior College: Learning Later in Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2026 53:47


    Maine's Senior College Network offers older students classes across the state

    How the Arts Can Foster Greater Health & Healing

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2026 50:41


    How participating in the arts can foster better health and well being

    The History of Maine Forts & What Visitors Can See & Learn About Them

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2026 53:36


    How Maine forts have protected people and resources for centuries, and how to visit and learn about them

    Severe Shortage of Critical Blood Donations

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2026 52:09


    What donated blood is used for, why there's a shortage, and how to donate blood

    Severe Shortage of Critical Blood Donations

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2026 52:09


    What donated blood is used for, why there's a shortage, and how to donate blood

    ICE Shooting in Biddeford: Repercussions

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2026 50:33


    An update on what has transpired since the fatal ICE shooting in Biddeford, including new Maine laws limiting immigration enforcement actions

    Stories from Maine Cemeteries

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2026 50:31


    The author of a new book describes what we can learn from cemeteries across the state

    Ebola Scare of 2014: What We Learned

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2026 50:35


    How did the Ebola outbreak impact Maine in 2014, and what lessons did we learn from it

    Retirement: Changing Landscape

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2026 50:30


    How perspectives and approaches to retirement are changing, for financial and lifestyle reasons

    Food Safety

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2026 50:21


    What to know about food safety in the face of the national cyclosporiasis outbreak

    U.S. Senate Race

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2026 50:31


    With Troy Jackson officially nominated to run against Senator Susan Collins, we discuss where the two candidates stand and what to expect in this closely watched race

    Democratic Senate Nomination Process

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2026 50:07


    How did Maine's delegate election work, and how did Troy Jackson emerge with such a dominant lead?

    Astronomy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2026 50:36


    Astronomy experts describe what to look for in the night sky this summer, from the Milky Way to the Perseid Meteor Showers

    Squid

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2026 50:20


    What to know about the squid in Maine's coastal waters, why this marine creature is so unusual, how to fish for them and cook them, and whether or not Maine could have a squid fishery

    Automotive News

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2026 50:25


    What to know about car buying and selling while gas prices are in flux—and answers to your questions about cars, trucks, SUVs and EVs

    Maine Politics & Senate Candidates

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2026 50:12


    What to know about the candidates running to be Maine's new Democratic nominee for the Senate race, and how the nomination process will unfold

    Community Radio

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2026 50:35


    The role that community radio plays in airing diverse programming and voices

    Maine's Grain Economy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2026 50:29


    How grains from Maine are playing a growing role in the state's culture and economy

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