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Gillian Bellinger is an SAG character actor. To watch her character bits, follow her on Instagram @gillianbellinger.She has played roles on Hulu's "How I Met Your Father", "Disney's "Just Roll with It" as well as being a principal in commercials for Harris Bank, Time Warner, NorthShore Healthcare, and Unitrin Auto Insurance. She's also rocked out a bunch of short films, industrials, and starred in Red Letter Media's Feeding Frenzy, a comedic horror flick. So if you're watching TV late at night and think, "Was that...?" Probably. Gillian studied improv in Chicago at The Second City, I.O. Theater, The Annoyance Theater, and The Groundlings. Gillian is very fancy and attended The London Academy of Theatre, The National Theater Institute, and Hamline University.She was an ensemble member on Second City House teams in LA and Chicago, ComedySportz Chicago and Minneapolis, the Del Tones at I.O. West, Laugh Out Loud Theater in Chicago, Westside Comedy Theater in Santa Monica, and Improv Acadia in Bar Harbor, Maine.She has taught improv & acting at The Second City Hollywood, Intentional Acting Studio, Improv Utopia, AMDA, and Westside Comedy Theater. She has been a guest teacher at Finest City Improv, All Out Comedy Theater, Alchemy Comedy Theater, Think Fast Theater, Asheville Improv Collective, and Curious Comedy Theater.She is now the Artistic Director of Misfit Improv in Asheville, NC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aunties on Air Episode 28: Matriarchal Values & Women's LeadershipThe Aunties are ecstatic for this show! We are highlighting women's leadership and the importance of supporting young girls and women in their leadership development. Wabanaki tribes are matriarchal tribes, centering the ways women lead in families and communities for thousands of years. The Aunties welcome the Olympia Snowe Women's Leadership Institute, an organization that aims to elevate the confidence and aspiration of high school girls by helping them build the leadership, collaboration and problem solving skills needed to become successful in their lives (https://snoweleadershipinstitute.org/). The Institute expresses their commitment to values, voice, and vision- each area deeply connected to Wabanaki culture and people. Wabanaki Words Used:Apc-oc (again in the future, parting, good-bye, farewell) https://pmportal.org/dictionary/apc-oc Topics Discussed:Olympia Snowe Women's Leadership - https://snoweleadershipinstitute.org/Bar Harbor - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bar_Harbor,_MainePortland - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portland,_MaineOlympia Snowe - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olympia_SnoweCDC - https://www.cdc.gov/about/SAMSHA - https://www.samhsa.gov/“10% Happier “ by Dan Harris - https://www.amazon.com/10-Happier-Self-Help-Actually-Works/dp/0062265431 Wabanaki Tribal Nations:Houlton Band of Maliseet  Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians | Littleton, ME (maliseets.net)Mi'kmaq Mi'kmaq Nation | Presque Isle, ME (micmac-nsn.gov)Passamaquoddy Tribe Indian Township  Passamaquoddy Tribe @ Indian Township | Peskotomuhkati MotahkomikukPassamaquoddy Tribe Sipayik  Sipayik Tribal Government – Sipayik (wabanaki.com)Penobscot Nation  Penobscot Nation | Departments & Info | Indian Island, Maine Special Thanks/Woliwon: Guests: Nikki Vachon & Julia Van SteenbergheProducer: Gavin AllenPodcast Team: Becky Soctomah Bailey, Macy Flanders

Producer/Hosts: Ron Beard and Liz Graves Production support from Joel Mann and from College of the Atlantic Theme music for Talk of the Towns Theme is a medley from Coronach, on a Balnain House Highland Music recording. Talk of the Towns: Local Community concerns and opportunities This month: What is Cherryfield’s historical and current relationship to the Narraguagus River? What was the 1961 Corps of Army Engineers Ice Dam and how did reduce flooding and reduce fish passage? What led to a recent study that resulted in a redesign of the engineering that provides flood control due to ice jams as well as passage of Atlantic Salmon, shad, alewives and other fish up stream on the Narragagus River? What benefits will Cherryfield and the river ecosystem see as a result of the new design and waterfront park? What can other communities learn from the process that Maine Coast Heritage Trust, Downeast Salmon Federation, the Town of Cherryfield followed to secure fish passage on the Narragaugus River? Guest/s: Jacob van de Sande, Assoc. Director, Land Protection, Maine Coast Heritage Trust Mary Knapp, Selectboard Member, Town of Cherryfield Ellie Mason, Project Manager, Downeast Salmon Federation FMI: www.mcht.org www.mainesalmonrivers.org www.cherryfieldmaine.us About the hosts: Ron Beard is producer and host of Talk of the Towns, which first aired on WERU in 1993 as part of his community building work as an Extension professor with University of Maine Cooperative Extension and Sea Grant. He took all the journalism courses he could fit in while an undergraduate student in wildlife management and served as an intern with Maine Public Television nightly newscast in the early 1970s. Ron is an adjunct faculty member at College of the Atlantic, teaching courses on community development. Ron served on the Bar Harbor Town Council for six years and is currently board chair for the Jesup Memorial Library in Bar Harbor, where he has lived since 1975. Look for him on the Allagash River in June, and whenever he can get away, in the highlands of Scotland where he was fortunate to spend two sabbaticals. Liz Graves joined Talk of the Towns as co-producer and co-host in July 2022, having long admired public affairs programming on WERU and dreamed of getting involved in community radio. She works as the Town Clerk for the Town of Bar Harbor, and is a former editor of the Mount Desert Islander weekly newspaper. Liz grew up in California and came to Maine as a schooner sailor. The post Talk of the Towns 7/9/25: A River Story: Cherryfield and fish passage on the Narraguagus River first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Producer/Host: Amy Browne A new exhibition at the Abbe Museum in Bar Harbor is named for Donna Loring’s 2008 book, “In the Shadow of the Eagle: A Tribal Representative in Maine”, and curated by Donna (who also hosts Wabanaki Windows here on WERU) and her regular contributor Professor Darren Ranco, among others. A group of folks involved with the exhibition sat down recently to talk about what went into putting it together, the connections with Donna’s book, and how decolonization efforts at the museum are going. Click on the links below for more information about each of the guests. Guests: Donna Loring, former tribal representative to the Maine legislature, Veteran, author/researcher, and award-winning host of Wabanaki Windows on WERU-FM Betsy Richards, Executive Director, Abbe Museum Dr. Aaron Miller, Luce Curator of Exhibits, Abbe Museum Dr. Darren Ranco, Professor of Anthropology and Coordinator of Native American Research and co-curator of the exhibition James Francis, Penobscot Nation's Director of Cultural and Historic Preservation, Tribal Historian, Chair of Penobscot Tribal Rights and Resource Protection Board, and artist whose work is part of the exhibition Wabanaki Windows archives About the Host: Amy Browne started out at WERU as a volunteer news & public affairs producer in 2000, co-hosting/co-producing RadioActive with Meredith DeFrancesco. She joined the team of Voices producers a few years later, and has been WERU’s News & Public Affairs Manager since January, 2006. In addition to RadioActive, Voices and Maine Currents, she also produced and hosted the WERU News Report for several years. She has produced segments for national programs including Free Speech Radio News, This Way Out, Making Contact, Workers Independent News, Pacifica PeaceWatch, and Live Wire News, and has contributed to Democracy Now and the WBAI News Report. She is the recipient of the 2014 Excellence in Environmental Journalism Award from the Sierra Club of Maine, and the First Place 2017 Radio News Award from the Maine Association of Broadcasters. The post Maine Currents 7/8/25: “In the Shadow of the Eagle” at the Abbe Museum first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Producer/Host: Amy Browne A new exhibition at the Abbe Museum in Bar Harbor is named for Donna Loring’s 2008 book, “In the Shadow of the Eagle: A Tribal Representative in Maine”, and curated by Donna (who also hosts Wabanaki Windows here on WERU) and her regular contributor Professor Darren Ranco, among others. A group of folks involved with the exhibition sat down recently to talk about what went into putting it together, the connections with Donna’s book, and how decolonization efforts at the museum are going. Click on the links below for more information about each of the guests. Guests: Donna Loring, former tribal representative to the Maine legislature, Veteran, author/researcher, and award-winning host of Wabanaki Windows on WERU-FM Betsy Richards, Executive Director, Abbe Museum Dr. Aaron Miller, Luce Curator of Exhibits, Abbe Museum Dr. Darren Ranco, Professor of Anthropology and Coordinator of Native American Research and co-curator of the exhibition James Francis, Penobscot Nation's Director of Cultural and Historic Preservation, Tribal Historian, Chair of Penobscot Tribal Rights and Resource Protection Board, and artist whose work is part of the exhibition Wabanaki Windows archives About the Host: Amy Browne started out at WERU as a volunteer news & public affairs producer in 2000, co-hosting/co-producing RadioActive with Meredith DeFrancesco. She joined the team of Voices producers a few years later, and has been WERU’s News & Public Affairs Manager since January, 2006. In addition to RadioActive, Voices and Maine Currents, she also produced and hosted the WERU News Report for several years. She has produced segments for national programs including Free Speech Radio News, This Way Out, Making Contact, Workers Independent News, Pacifica PeaceWatch, and Live Wire News, and has contributed to Democracy Now and the WBAI News Report. She is the recipient of the 2014 Excellence in Environmental Journalism Award from the Sierra Club of Maine, and the First Place 2017 Radio News Award from the Maine Association of Broadcasters. The post Maine Currents 7/8/25: “In the Shadow of the Eagle” at the Abbe Museum first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Bar Harbor has long been a resort destination where small town living revolves around the stunning coastline and Acadia National Park. On the Fourth of July, the town celebrates with a blueberry pancake breakfast, a parade, and fireworks. For those fortunate to call this rocky coast "home," it's a slice of Americana best shared with generations of family and friends.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This Day in Maine for Monday, June 30, 2025.

A light station was established on Maine's 220-acre Great Duck Island in 1890, with a 42-foot-tall brick tower and three keepers' dwellings. Only one of the three houses remain standing today. The light was automated in 1986 and it remains an active aid to navigation. In 1998 Great Duck Island Light Station, along with Mount Desert Rock Light Station, became the property of Bar Harbor's College of the Atlantic. Students and staff from the college now live in the former keeper's dwelling much of the year. The ongoing research projects largely focus on the island's bird populations. Great Duck Island Light Station, photo by Jeremy D'Entremont. John Anderson (Courtesy of COA) John Anderson has been a professor at College of the Atlantic for more than 30 years. His field research centers around Great Duck Island. John says that he is interested in the intersection between natural history and human history in relation to long-term ecological processes.

In this newscast: Researchers launched and interactive glacial outburst flood website today to help Juneau's Mendenhall Valley residents plan for annual floods; Many businesses in Southeast Alaska say they're facing uncertainty amid recent actions by the federal government, according to a report released yesterday by the Southeast Alaska Business Climate Survey; The Juneau School District is expanding its support of a local language immersion program; It's been nearly three years since the town of Bar Harbor, Maine voted to limit cruise traffic. KCAW reached out to those involved in the decision to find out how things have been since the town enacted the limit

Sean Todd This is an edited version of an interview with Sean Todd that was first heard in episode 72 in July 2020. Sean serves on the marine science faculty at College of the Atlantic in Bar Harbor, Maine, and he's also the director of Allied Whale, the college's marine mammal research program. Mount Desert Rock, more than 20 miles from the nearest port and home to a historic light station, serves as Allied Whale's research station. The former keeper's house has accommodations for 20 students. Sean also acts as a professional guide, including many seasons in the Antarctic. He created, wrote and starred in the award-winning “Life in the World's Oceans,” a 30-part DVD series available from TheGreatCourses.com. Mount Desert Rock, Maine. Photo by Jeremy D'Entremont.

Producer/Hosts: Ron Beard and Liz Graves Production support from Joel Mann and from College of the Atlantic Theme music for Talk of the Towns Theme is a medley from Coronach, on a Balnain House Highland Music recording. Talk of the Towns: Local Community concerns and opportunities This month: How did the group working on AI in the MDI School System get formed—what are its goals? What have been the takeaways so far? Surprises? Talk a bit about public perception of AI in school. ChatGPT generated essays, plagiarism concerns, etc. How does that match up with the reality in Maine classrooms? What is the Maine Learning Technology Initiative? The state government implemented a pause on use of generative AI two years ago, to clarify policies and best practices. Some countries, states and cities have bans on the use of AI in schools. Could you talk a bit about where Maine falls on that spectrum and what has been learned since 2023? What did you learn when you taught a class on AI-assisted writing. What has struck or surprised you in that process? What do you think we can learn from human experience with other technology and scientific advancement as we ride the wave of AI? Where can listeners learn more… do you have any favorite writers or sources? Guest/s: Kate Meyer, English and Design Thinking teacher, MDI High School and 2020 Hancock County Teacher of the Year Nicole Davis, AI & Emerging Technology Specialist, Maine Dept of Education Gray Cox, professor of philosophy, College of the Atlantic, author of Smarter Planet or Wiser Earth: dialogue and collaboration in the era of artificial intelligence, published by Quaker Institute for the Future, 2023 FMI: www.oneusefulthing.org/ (“One Useful Thing | Ethan Mollick | Substack,” March 30, 2025. A series of useful blog posts that keep track of many key new features of AI. Also see Mollick, Ethan: Intelligence: Living and Working with AI. New York: Portfolio, 2024. An accessible, short book length introduction to the basics of AI and its uses by a Wharton Business School professor www.newyorker.com/culture/the-weekend-essay/will-the-humanities-survive-artificial-intelligence (Burnett, D. Graham. “Will the Humanities Survive Artificial Intelligence?” The New Yorker, April 26, 2025. . A very stimulating, cutting edge interpretation of how Generative AI is transforming the current practice and future of liberal arts education) www.smarterplanetorwiserearth.com (Smarter Planet or Wiser Earth? Dialogue and Collaboration in the Era of Artificial Intelligence, by Gray Cox. A very in-depth approach to the issues Generative AI raises from a systematic human ecological point of view.) About the hosts: Ron Beard is producer and host of Talk of the Towns, which first aired on WERU in 1993 as part of his community building work as an Extension professor with University of Maine Cooperative Extension and Sea Grant. He took all the journalism courses he could fit in while an undergraduate student in wildlife management and served as an intern with Maine Public Television nightly newscast in the early 1970s. Ron is an adjunct faculty member at College of the Atlantic, teaching courses on community development. Ron served on the Bar Harbor Town Council for six years and is currently board chair for the Jesup Memorial Library in Bar Harbor, where he has lived since 1975. Look for him on the Allagash River in June, and whenever he can get away, in the highlands of Scotland where he was fortunate to spend two sabbaticals. Liz Graves joined Talk of the Towns as co-producer and co-host in July 2022, having long admired public affairs programming on WERU and dreamed of getting involved in community radio. She works as the Town Clerk for the Town of Bar Harbor, and is a former editor of the Mount Desert Islander weekly newspaper. Liz grew up in California and came to Maine as a schooner sailor. The post Talk of the Towns 5/14/25: Artificial Intelligence in Maine Schools first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

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Producer/Hosts: Ron Beard and Liz Graves Production support from Joel Mann and from College of the Atlantic Theme music for Talk of the Towns Theme is a medley from Coronach, on a Balnain House Highland Music recording. Talk of the Towns: Local Community concerns and opportunities This month: Profiles of four community libraries in Northeast Harbor, Bucksport, Bangor and Ellsworth. Their traditional roles, and new roles to bring people together and to respond to new needs as “public help desks” for their communities. The role of the Maine Library Association to support professional development for library staff and to help coordinate library service throughout the state. Challenges, including threats to cut federal funding. What to look for in the PBS Independent Lens program Free for All: the public library. The role of free public libraries in building democracy. Guest/s: Amy Wisehart, Director, Northeast Harbor Library and President, Maine Library Association Lisa Ladd, Director, Buck Memorial Library, Bucksport Ben Treat, Director, Bangor Public Library Sarah Lasko, Director, Ellsworth Public Library FMI: bangorpubliclibrary.org www.bucklibrary.org www.ellsworthlibrary.net nehlibrary.org mainelibraries.org • Whole Person Librarianship. (website about social work / library collaborations) wholepersonlibrarianship.com/ • Bryne, Janicki, and Visser. (2024). “Libraries Stand Ready as Digital Inclusion Comes of Age.” Maine Policy Review 33.2 digitalcommons.library.umaine.edu/mpr/vol33/iss2/3/ • Clark & Smith. (2024). “What’s Keeping Public Libraries Up at Night?” Maine Policy Review 33.2. digitalcommons.library.umaine.edu/mpr/vol33/iss2/12/ • Furukawa, Scott, & Treat. (2024). “‘We’re the Town’s Help Desk:’ Social Work Creep in America’s Last Public Space. Maine Policy Review 33:2. digitalcommons.library.umaine.edu/mpr/vol33/iss2/15/ • Houston. (2024). “Lewiston Public Library Services for New Mainer Population.” Maine Policy Review 33:2. digitalcommons.library.umaine.edu/mpr/vol33/iss2/22/ • Silka. (2024). “Interview with Hazel Onsrud.” Maine Policy Review 33:2 digitalcommons.library.umaine.edu/mpr/vol33/iss2/5/ About the hosts: Ron Beard is producer and host of Talk of the Towns, which first aired on WERU in 1993 as part of his community building work as an Extension professor with University of Maine Cooperative Extension and Sea Grant. He took all the journalism courses he could fit in while an undergraduate student in wildlife management and served as an intern with Maine Public Television nightly newscast in the early 1970s. Ron is an adjunct faculty member at College of the Atlantic, teaching courses on community development. Ron served on the Bar Harbor Town Council for six years and is currently board chair for the Jesup Memorial Library in Bar Harbor, where he has lived since 1975. Look for him on the Allagash River in June, and whenever he can get away, in the highlands of Scotland where he was fortunate to spend two sabbaticals. Liz Graves joined Talk of the Towns as co-producer and co-host in July 2022, having long admired public affairs programming on WERU and dreamed of getting involved in community radio. She works as the Town Clerk for the Town of Bar Harbor, and is a former editor of the Mount Desert Islander weekly newspaper. Liz grew up in California and came to Maine as a schooner sailor. The post Talk of the Towns 4/12/25: The Promise of Libraries: their role in communities and democracy first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Nelson Aldrich Rockefeller was born into wealth so vast that most Americans in the early 20th century couldn't comprehend it. Born on July 8, 1908, in Bar Harbor, Maine, his life began with a silver spoon—and possibly a silver platter. But behind the art collections, philanthropy, and power dinners at Pocantico Hills was a complex man with ambitions that extended far beyond the trappings of wealth. He wanted to be president. He tried several times. But despite a pedigree that read like royalty and a political resume that dwarfed many of his peers, he never entirely made it... Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/nelson-a-rockefeller-the-billionaire-who-never-made-it-to-the-white-house/ Genealogy Clips Podcast: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast Free Genealogy Lookups: https://ancestralfindings.com/lookups Genealogy Giveaway: https://ancestralfindings.com/giveaway Genealogy eBooks: https://ancestralfindings.com/ebooks Follow Along: https://www.facebook.com/AncestralFindings https://www.instagram.com/ancestralfindings https://www.youtube.com/ancestralfindings Support Ancestral Findings: https://ancestralfindings.com/support https://ancestralfindings.com/paypal  #Genealogy #AncestralFindings #GenealogyClips

Producer/Hosts: Ron Beard and Liz Graves Theme music for Talk of the Towns Theme is a medley from Coronach, on a Balnain House Highland Music recording. Talk of the Towns: Local Community concerns and opportunities This month: –What experiences led to the creation of the Rural Aspirations Project –The Rural Aspirations Project has developed a “theory of change” to describe how it works collaboratively with rural schools, students, teachers community members, and what happens when the work succeeds. –The Rural Aspirations project has a track record of more than a decade and has a number of case studies that illustrate their approach. Each case study links learning with the natural resources of their rural area, improves graduation rates and gives students the opportunity to create an onward path after graduation –Staff members from Rural Aspirations Project share their personal stories about why they do this work and why it is so important to the future of rural communities and their people Guest/s: Kora Soll – Executive Director & Co-founder Val Peacock – Director of Program Strategy and Program Development & Co-founder Todd West – Operations Director & Collaborative Project Coordinator FMI: www.ruralaspirations.org About the hosts: Ron Beard is producer and host of Talk of the Towns, which first aired on WERU in 1993 as part of his community building work as an Extension professor with University of Maine Cooperative Extension and Sea Grant. He took all the journalism courses he could fit in while an undergraduate student in wildlife management and served as an intern with Maine Public Television nightly newscast in the early 1970s. Ron is an adjunct faculty member at College of the Atlantic, teaching courses on community development. Ron served on the Bar Harbor Town Council for six years and is currently board chair for the Jesup Memorial Library in Bar Harbor, where he has lived since 1975. Look for him on the Allagash River in June, and whenever he can get away, in the highlands of Scotland where he was fortunate to spend two sabbaticals. Liz Graves joined Talk of the Towns as co-producer and co-host in July 2022, having long admired public affairs programming on WERU and dreamed of getting involved in community radio. She works as the Town Clerk for the Town of Bar Harbor, and is a former editor of the Mount Desert Islander weekly newspaper. Liz grew up in California and came to Maine as a schooner sailor. The post Talk of the Towns 3/12/25: Maine's Rural Aspirations Project first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Producer/Hosts: Ron Beard and Liz Graves Theme music for Talk of the Towns Theme is a medley from Coronach, on a Balnain House Highland Music recording. Talk of the Towns: Local Community concerns and opportunities This month: What are some of the ways that people end up without homes? What are their stories? We know that solving the problem requires two connected strategies: providing people with housing and providing services that help them with physical and mental health, employment, transportation, and other concerns– why is it proving so difficult to put these strategies in place? What is the role of shelters, and other temporary housing solutions, and who provides them? What is the role of Community Housing of Maine and the network of other providers of housing and services? Guest/s: Melody Lewis-Kane, co-producer, “BUILDING HOPE” Tracey Hair, former director, H.O.M.E., Inc Cullen Ryan, executive director, Community Housing of Maine FMI: HOME Inc, East Orland homemmausa.org Community Housing of Maine www.chomhousing.org Kane Lewis Productions www.kanelewis.com/ Building Hope (the film) www.kanelewis.com/building-hope-homelessness About the hosts: Ron Beard is producer and host of Talk of the Towns, which first aired on WERU in 1993 as part of his community building work as an Extension professor with University of Maine Cooperative Extension and Sea Grant. He took all the journalism courses he could fit in while an undergraduate student in wildlife management and served as an intern with Maine Public Television nightly newscast in the early 1970s. Ron is an adjunct faculty member at College of the Atlantic, teaching courses on community development. Ron served on the Bar Harbor Town Council for six years and is currently board chair for the Jesup Memorial Library in Bar Harbor, where he has lived since 1975. Look for him on the Allagash River in June, and whenever he can get away, in the highlands of Scotland where he was fortunate to spend two sabbaticals. Liz Graves joined Talk of the Towns as co-producer and co-host in July 2022, having long admired public affairs programming on WERU and dreamed of getting involved in community radio. She works as the Town Clerk for the Town of Bar Harbor, and is a former editor of the Mount Desert Islander weekly newspaper. Liz grew up in California and came to Maine as a schooner sailor. The post Talk of the Towns 2/12/25: Tackling Homelessness in Maine first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

This episode of the Always Be Booked Cruise podcast covers a new 6th Man Theme Cruise, The battle that rages on over Bar Harbor, listener emails and much more.

Everything you need to wanted to know about cruising Canada & New England with Princess Cruises Join us for another episode of RTE Travel Talk as Ken sits down with travel expert Brenda Case of Travel Planning by Brenda to explore the charm, history, and breathtaking beauty of a Canada New England cruise aboard the Enchanted Princess by Princess Cruise lines Brenda shares her personal experiences sailing from New York to stunning destinations like Newport, Boston, Bar Harbor, and Halifax, offering insights into the unique attractions, history, and local highlights of each port. From strolling cobblestone streets to exploring Titanic memorabilia and enjoying the stunning fall foliage, Brenda's journey is packed with unforgettable moments. Ken and Brenda also discuss the luxurious Enchanted Princess, from its dining options (including O'Malleys Pub) to its entertainment and specialty cruise deal packages, and Brenda offers helpful advice for anyone considering a Canada New England cruise. Discover why this itinerary sailing from either New York, Boston or Canada's Montreal is a must-do for history lovers and cruisers alike, and don't miss Brenda's tips for making the most of this amazing voyage.

Head northeast with Randy, Caly, and RV full-timer Casey Kilgore as they discuss lobster rolls, leading sunrises, low-tide ocean trails, and other top things to do in the gateway to Acadia National Park: Bar Harbor, Maine.Subscribe to RV Destinations Magazine at https://RVDestinationsmagazine.com. Use code PODCAST20 to get 20% off your subscription today!CHAPTERS00:00 Fun Facts09:54 Morton Buildings - Building Value Days12:25 Shore Path14:28 Lulu Lobster Boat Tour17:17 Jordan Pond Ice Cream & Fudge19:15 Shopping21:54 Kayaking in Acadia24:16 Wholesale Warranties25:26 Hiking in Acadia29:36 Thunder Hole31:52 Sunrise on Cadillac Mountain34:49 Walk to Bar Island37:23 Local Food Scene45:19 Recommended CampgroundsPARTNERSHIPSVisit https://MortonBuildings.com to hear how Morton Buildings can help protect your endless RV adventures in buildings that are built stronger, last longer, and look better.Visit https://wholesalewarranties.com to protect your adventures and get A-rated insurance coverage for your RV.

In this episode, the FAQ is: “What is air travel like these days, and what is different? Today's Destination is Acadia National Park Today's Mistake- My own car crash in parking garage   Travel Advice:  Travel pillows FOR SLEEPING on planes   FAQ: “What is air travel like these days, and what is different?   AARP is offering some airline travel tips that may answer this question. First, some facts. In 2019, the FAA reported 146 cases of bad behavior on planes, but in 2021, that number grew to more than 1,000. That was out of nearly 6,000 cases of unruly passengers.  Airplane etiquette is more important because we are all hyper-aware of those around us. Some people get to the airport these days, forgetting basic kindness. The first rule of respectful travel is to accept the rules: Observe mask mandates, boarding processes, and carry-on restrictions. Beyond that, there are steps you can take to make travel a little more pleasant for everyone and avoid conflict. Here are five tips: Don't hog the overhead bins Greet your flight attendant Prepare yourself ahead of time. Don't escalate a conflict. Don't bring stinky food on board. Source: https://www.aarp.org/travel/travel-tips/transportation/info-2022/flying-etiquette.html?intcmp=DC-TRV-MAIN-BB Destination: Acadia National Park, Maine Woodland Rocky beaches and Granite Peaks mark Acadia. It's a good destination for a Solo Traveler or with a friend. ALL seasons have something to offer. At 4 million visits a year, it's one of the top 10 most-visited national parks in the United States. Visitors can explore 27 miles of historic motor roads, hike 158 miles of trails, and explore 45 miles of carriage roads. A shuttle service runs through the park from late June through late October, so you don't need a car during those times. The weather is temperate due to the ocean climate, and it rains often. You may also see morning fog in the summer.    What is significant about the geography at Acadia National Park?    The highest point on the United States East Coast is Cadillac Mountain. You will find Wildlife such as moose, bears, seabirds, and Wales. You are close to Bar Harbor, where restaurants, shops, and entertainment are popular after your visit. You will like the smell of the salty air as you walk through the national park and along the streets of Bar Harbor. My favorite time of year is the fall, when the Fall colors are magnificent. I had trouble finding a hotel nearby on Columbus Day weekend. I had to drive quite a ways to find a hotel when I didn't make reservations that week.  Bar Harbor, Mount Desert Island's largest community, is a five‐hour drive from Boston and 50 miles from Bangor International Airport. It is the second largest on the eastern seaboard behind Long Island. https://www.visitbarharbor.com/ The springtime is lovely and cool. Do not expect to be in a very hot area this time of year. It is a bit of a drive to get there, but it's worth it. I suggest flying to Boston and driving 5 hours, or about 50 miles from Bangor, Maine. https://www.nps.gov/acad/planyourvisit/faqs.htm https://acadiamagic.com/   https://www.nps.gov/acad/index.htm   https://acadiamagic.com/schoodic/map.htm   Today's Travel Advice-Travel neck pillows reviewed.  Neck pillows are foam,  some with straps around the headrest, to help you sleep on the plane. I did a TWITTER POLL to discover your favorites.  TRTL pillow won.         It has a cushioned foam section that you can adjust to be anywhere around your neck, whether you like to fall asleep forward or to the side. The next favorite is the launch of the Trtl Plus. The new version has adjustable neck support, allowing Goldilocks-style comfort and the fabric wrap is vented with a breathable mesh.  https://www.travelandleisure.com/style/travel-accessories/best-travel-pillows   Connect with Dr Travelbest Website Drmarytravelbest.com Mary Beth on Twitter Dr. Mary Travelbest Twitter  Dr. Mary Travelbest Facebook Page Dr. Mary Travelbest Facebook Group Dr. Mary Travelbest Instagram  

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Bill and Kenny discuss investment strategies for 2025, starting with a critical evaluation of Asheville, North Carolina. The experts suggest that the market is becoming overly competitive, requiring significant investment to stay ahead. They stress the importance of niche markets and unique amenities to stand out. Kenny shares a unique investment idea involving swingers' retreats and discusses the performance of such niches in various locations. They explore the balance between budget and necessary amenities, citing the need for substantial investments in property improvements. Bill and Kenny highlight early market entry as crucial for long-term success and suggest avoiding markets saturated with high competition and extensive amenities. They recommend focusing on emerging markets with potential for unique property features. Three markets are identified as promising for 2025: Keystone, South Dakota; Berkeley Springs, West Virginia; and Bar Harbor, Maine. Each market has specific advantages and budget considerations. They conclude by emphasizing the need to stay informed and adapt strategies to evolving market conditions. The episode wraps up with a teaser on an upcoming annual report and encourages listeners to subscribe for more insights. https://www.marketmystr.com/ 00:00 Introduction to STRonomics 00:28 Market My STR: The Ultimate Marketing Platform 01:26 Where to Invest in 2025: Expert Insights 03:02 The Importance of Niches in Short Term Rentals 05:06 Investing Strategies and Market Analysis 10:41 Top Markets to Watch in 2025 19:04 Conclusion and Final Thoughts We handle the day-to-day tasks of your short-term rental, giving you the freedom to grow your business and focus on the things that matter most. In the dynamic landscape of short-term rentals, success lies in the details. At STR Super VAs, we bring expertise to every facet of your business, ensuring those details are meticulously managed. Click here to learn more about how you can integrate VAs into your business! https://www.strvas.com/ Watch this podcast each Thursday on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnheh3vx0hT5Y7uHWhBs8kA STR Data Hosts Facebook Page Instagram: Kenny_Bedwell You can find more of Bill online at: Bill Faeth Linktree: https://linktr.ee/bfaeth?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=660cbc9b-4a7e-4ed9-a654-900180b83af1 Build STR Wealth: https://buildstrwealth.com/ Instagram: @BillFaeth73 Tik Tok: @bfaeth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy Monday, Fabulous Listener! And Happy Veteran's Day to all our listeners in the US. Thank you for your services! This evening, we have an amazing guest joining us today, the debut author, Ms. Jennifer Handler. We are going to be talking about her new book, KRISPR. This coming-of-age book will keep you hooked on the speculative science and the ongoing mystery behind it all. Jennifer Handler is a faculty member in The Department of Biology at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. She holds a BS in Molecular Genetics and PhD in Genetics. She completed a post-doctoral fellowship in The Department of Neurosciences at The Cleveland Clinic and was a research associate in The Alzheimer's Research Laboratory at The CWRU School of Medicine. Much of the story of KRISPR is her story. Handler was born and raised in Cleveland but spent time as a young researcher at the prestigious Jackson Laboratory in Bar Harbor, Maine. Raising her family in the Midwest, she accompanied her teen-aged daughter to New York City where she participated in an international modeling competition, and later moved her into her dorm at a university in Midtown Manhattan. As a professor, Handler has a real sense of what it's like to be a college student in the 21st century. She also has the training and expertise to understand and make relatable technologies in genetics and neuroscience. Jennifer has experienced the heart-wrenching and devastating effects of Alzheimer's Disease as she witnessed her dad suffer from it for several years prior to his passing. To learn more about Ms. Jennifer and this book, check out her website at jennifer.handler.com. Thank you for joining us this evening. Always a pleasure bringing you new books from incredible authors. If you are enjoying the podcast and would like to stay in touch, subscribe. You don't want to miss a single episode. Happy Listening, DC

This Day in Maine for Monday, October 28, 2024.

Cruise Ship Finds Historic Vessel is the lead on Friday Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, October 18, 2024 with Chillie Falls. A submarine tour from Seabourn Pursuit made a monumental discovery on Monday, October 14, 2024 off the coast of Chile. In addition, Bar Harbor to Consider Repeal; 5 MSC Ships In Caribbean; Comic-Con Cruise; Weather Update; Cindy Molle in Malta; Cindy Lee in Naples; Emma Leaving Queen Anne; and Sylvia at Orlando Museum of Art; and Lots more, live today at 11 AM EDT. CLICK for video feed #fridaytravelandcruiseindustrynews #podcast #msccruises #cruisenews #travelnews #cruise #travel #chilliescruises #chilliefalls #chilliechats #whill_us Thanks for visiting my channel. NYTimes The Daily, the flagship NYT podcast with a massive audience. "Vacationing In The Time Of Covid" https://nyti.ms/3QuRwOS Cruise Ship Doctor Cruise: https://bookayt.net/cruisedoctor/ To access the Travel and Cruise Industry News podcast; https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/trav... or go to https://accessadventure.net/ To subscribe: http://bit.ly/chi-fal I appreciate super chats or any other donation to support my channel. For your convenience, please visit: https://paypal.me/chillie9264?locale.... Chillie's Cruise Schedule: https://www.accessadventure.net/chillies-trip-calendar/ For your mobility needs, contact me, Whill.inc/US, at (844) 699-4455 use SRN 11137 or call Scootaround at 1.888.441.7575. Use SRN 11137. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ChilliesCruises Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chillie.falls X: https://twitter.com/ChillieFalls Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chilliefalls/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chilliescruises Business Email: chillie@chilliefalls.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The province has extended the ferry service between Yarmouth and Bar Harbor into at least 2026. That decision follows preliminary findings from an economic impact study. It found that projected passenger numbers are up by 20 cent this year, compared to 2023. A local inn owner tells us what the extension means for business. 

A big birthday arrives with a large inheritance and thus the ability to finally control one's life or so it seems.August 1933, Jakey Astor finally turns 21 and comes into his fortune. Only other troubles complicate his rise into Society. Meanwhile several debutantes are lining up to be the future young Mrs. Astor.Other people and subjects include: Doris Duke, Barbara Hutton, Prince Alexis Mdivani, Louise Van Alen, James HR Cromwell aka “Jimmy,” Cobina Wright, James “Henry” Van Alen aka Jimmy, Huntington Hartford, Henrietta Harford, Mary Lee Epling Hartford, Frank Shields, Rebecca “Billie” Tenney Shields, Franklyn Hutton, Grace Wilson Vanderbilt, Cornelius Vanderbilt III aka Neily, Countess Gladys Vanderbilt Szechenyi, Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney, Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt, Jr., Alice Vanderbilt, Alfred Vanderbilt, George Vanderbilt, Caroline Astor, Vincent Astor, John Jacob Astor VI aka Jakey, John Jacob Astor IV aka Jack or Colonel, Helen Dinsmore Astor, Alice Ava Muriel Astor Obolensky von Hofmannsthal, Madeleine Talmage Force Astor Dick, Katherine Emmons Force Spencer, Lorillard Spencer, William Dick, Enzo Fiermonte, James “Jeem” Donahue aka Jimmy, LeBrun “Brunie” Rhinelander, Princess Donna Cristina Torlonia (Christina, Christiana, Cristiana), Viscount Duncannon, Eileen Gillespie, Ellen Tuck “Tucky” French, Betty Morris, Mary de Mumm, Leta Morris, Phyllis Gillespie, Rose Winslow, Penelope Winslow, Virginia French, Francis Ormond French – Frankie, Marrying Frenches, Marrying Wilsons, Divorcing Mdivanis, Gold Dust Twins, Sea Victims, iceberg, torpedo, Mrs. Marguerite Skirvin Adams, Perle Reid Skirvin – Mrs. George Mesta, Katherine Howard, Charles Townsend, Social Register, sand castle design, treasure hunt, aviation exhibition, Tennis Week, mating game, marital proposals, dances, debutantes, World War I, Titanic, Lusitania, New York, Washington, D.C., Bar Harbor, Saratoga, Naragansett, Newport, Rhode Island, Rough Point, Seaverge, Beaulieu, Breakers, Chastellux, Beachmound, Mid-Cliff, Malbone, Cliff's Walk, Bailey's Beach, Muenchinger-King Hotel, Thames Street, St. Georges school, Harvard University, BehindtheName.com, Census charts, familiarizing unknown people, popular names, repeating names, origin, lineage, clarity, Byzantine history, Arab history, John Palaiologos (Paleologos), Michael Palaiologos (Paleologos), John the Climax, John the Impotent, Robert Adams, Jenny Marston, Lawrence Tibbett, Benjamin Shaw, Sr., Harry Thaw, Stanford White, Evelyn Nesbit, Madison Square Garden rooftop, sexual scandal, special dates, anticipation, let down, setback, finding positives, self-delusion,…--Extra Notes / Call to Action:New York Adventure Club www.nyadventureclub.comFriday, November 1st, 2024 5:30pm EST / 2:30pm PST – Waldorf Astoria Hotel Part 1: A New Standard of Luxury (pre-1929)https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/the-waldorf-astoria-hotel-part-1-a-new-standard-of-luxury-webinar-registration-1021721385167/Friday, November 8th, 2024 5:30pm EST / 2:30pm PST – Waldorf Astoria Hotel New York Part 2: Manhattan's Grandest Hotel (1931-present)https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/the-waldorf-astoria-hotel-part-2-manhattans-grandest-hotel-webinar-registration-1021721475437/Share, like, subscribe--Archival Music provided by Past Perfect Vintage Music, www.pastperfect.com.Opening Music: My Heart Belongs to Daddy by Billy Cotton, Album The Great British Dance BandsSection 1 Music: From the Top of Your Head by Carroll Gibbons & The Savoy Orpheans, Album The Great British Dance BandsSection 2 Music: I Guess I Will Have To Change My Plan by Ambrose & His Orchestra, Album The Great British Dance BandsSection 3 Music: The Younger Generation by Ray Noble, Album The Great Dance Bands Play Hits of the 30sEnd Music: My Heart Belongs to Daddy by Billy Cotton, Album The Great British Dance Bands--https://asthemoneyburns.com/X / TW / IG – @asthemoneyburnsX / Twitter – https://twitter.com/asthemoneyburnsInstagram – https://www.instagram.com/asthemoneyburns/Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/asthemoneyburns/

Vivian Beer is a renowned sculptor and furniture designer/maker originally from Bar Harbor, Maine. A graduate of the Maine College of Art in Portland and the Cranbrook Academy of Art in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, Vivian has transformed the public art landscape with her large-scale installations, including her recent work in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, titled "Woven Together." This project creatively intertwines durable materials like metal and bronze to celebrate women and evoke empathy in the community. Vivian's work has been in many well-known institutions, including the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston and the Smithsonian in Washington, DC. Vivian's journey through the male-dominated art world and other personal experiences have shown her the importance of resilience in the face of adversity.  Join our conversation with Vivian Beer today on Radio Maine.

So, last week was Shaun's birthday. Yay, Shaun!We've started a series of paid and free posts about writing bestsellers. Our first post about this is here.And today, we're talking about a main element in writing a hit novel. Some people call it The Big Clock. Some people call it a Ticking Clock. Some people call it The Timer. Dramatic theory is fancy and calls it a Timelock, but basically, it's the ticking bomb, a known and harsh deadline that your character has before it all explodes in her face.Glen C. Strathy explains, “The technique is to give the protagonist a set amount of time by which to achieve the Story Goal or else suffer the consequence. Generally, you create tension by not allowing your protagonist to achieve the goal until the very last second (which is also the crisis of the story). We call this type of limit a ticking clock.”So, examples might be:You only have until 4 p.m. to get the antidote to your zombie hamster Ham-Hammy-Ham-Ham before he is a zombie forever. An evil group of cheese-loving bunnies will eat ALL THE CHEESE IN THE WORLD if they don't receive 3,000 pounds of gouda by nightfall. A puppy-nado is coming in three hours and you have to evacuate the town of Bar Harbor before then. WILL YOU MAKE IT IN TIME? Actually, do you want to?Strathy also calls this “an excellent way to keep your plot under control. For instance, if you give your characters a 24-hour ticking clock, you know all the events of your story must take place within that timeframe.”It's a way to keep your plot from going all wild and willy-nilly.Cool, right?James W. Hall calls it an “ever moving second hand” that “raises the anxiety level.”DOG TIP FOR LIFEDogs use the time element constantly. Whining and returning to your goal, always upping the want and stakes help.PLACE TO SUBMITINSTANT NOODLES!Holiday Issue (V4 I3): Holiday NoodsHOLIDAY NOODS is our 2024 winter holiday theme. Give us your best holiday fails (any December holiday, from Hannukah, to Solstice, to NYE, etc.) or your best funny work about noodles that happens to ALSO be holiday-themed in some way. The point of the end-of-year issue is always to be light-hearted to downright silly.Submissions close OCTOBER 15, 2024 and the issue publishes DECEMBER 1, 2024.INSTANT NOODLES IS CURATED BY THE MEMBERS OF THE OLD SCRATCH PRESS COLLECTIVESubmission link is here.COOL WRITING EXERCISE: THE STATUS QUOWhat is the status quo as your novel starts?Got it?What changes it?RANDOM THOUGHT LINKGot it from here.SHOUT OUT!The music we've clipped and shortened in this podcast is awesome and is made available through the Creative Commons License. Here's a link to that and the artist's website. Who is this artist and what is this song? It's “Summer Spliff” by Broke For Free.WE HAVE EXTRA CONTENT ALL ABOUT LIVING HAPPY OVER HERE! It's pretty awesome. We have a podcast, LOVING THE STRANGE, which we stream biweekly live on Carrie's Facebook and Twitter and YouTube on Fridays. Her Facebook and Twitter handles are all carriejonesbooks or carriejonesbook. But she also has extra cool content focused on writing tips here. Carrie is reading one of her raw poems every once in awhile on CARRIE DOES POEMS. And there you go! Whew! That's a lot! Subscribe

In this weeks Travel Flashback Episode, The Squad is taking you to explore Acadia National Park in Maine, in the far northeastern corner of the US. We spent two days exploring the national park and adjacent town of Bar Harbor, Maine. In this episode we share why fall is the best time to visit Acadia National Park, the scenic overlooks that are not to miss, and the best hikes in the park for fall foliage and jaw dropping coastal cliff views. If you're thinking of planning a fall foliage trip, now is the time to start thinking about it and Acadia National Park takes the crown for one of the most beautiful places to see those fall colors! ----------------------------------------------------------------- Shop: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Trip Itineraries⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Storefront ⁠⁠⁠⁠and ⁠⁠⁠⁠TSP Merch⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect: ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠and contact us at travelsquadpodcast@gmail.com to submit a question of the week or inquire about guest interviews and advertising. Submit a question of the week or inquire about guest interviews and advertising.

We talked about this a long while ago, and I've revisited it, too, but it's time, my writing friends, to revisit it.So in writing one of the biggest tips that you start hearing starts in around third grade and it's “SHOW DON'T TELL.”And it's sound writing advice, but it's pretty sound life advice, too.How many of us have heard the words, “I love you,” but never seen the actions that give proof to the words? You can tell someone you love them incessantly for hours, but if you don't show them it, too, it's pretty likely that the words aren't going to rock that person's world.Telling is like this:Shaun was a hotty.Showing is like this:Carrying four grocery bags and a kitten, biceps bulging, Shaun walked through the parking lot, approaching a couple of older men. The smaller man gawped at Shaun, staring at his chest, the kitten, the bags, the biceps.“Wow,” the man said, pivoting as Shaun strode by. “Just wow.”The man licked his lips. His partner hit him in the back of the head lightly and said, “I am right here.”What Does This Mean?Both examples illustrate that Shaun is a hotty, but one states it as fact (telling) and one elucidates with examples (description, reaction, action).Here's One More Quick ExampleTellingThe lawyer liked to use big words to impress people.ShowingCarpenter stuck his thumbs into the waist of his pants, lowered his voice and said, “Pontification is one of the more mirthful and blithe aspects of the judical system.”IN REAL LIFE IT MATTERS TOO.In life, you want to show too, not just tell all the time.You can say, “I love you.”You can also grab someone's hand and say, “I love you.”You can also scoff and turn away and step on an ant and say, “I love you.”WRITING TIP OF THE PODThe actions matter. Showing matters.DOG TIP FOR LIFEShowing and telling simultaneously in life (not writing) works to get treats.Random THought LinkIt's right here. SHOUT OUT!The music we've clipped and shortened in this podcast is awesome and is made available through the Creative Commons License. Here's a link to that and the artist's website. Who is this artist and what is this song? It's “Summer Spliff” by Broke For Free.WE HAVE EXTRA CONTENT ALL ABOUT LIVING HAPPY OVER HERE! It's pretty awesome.We have a podcast, LOVING THE STRANGE, which we stream biweekly live on Carrie's Facebook and Twitter and YouTube on Fridays. Her Facebook and Twitter handles are all carriejonesbooks or carriejonesbook. But she also has extra cool content focused on writing tips here.Carrie is reading one of her raw poems every once in awhile on CARRIE DOES POEMS. And there you go! Whew! That's a lot!Type your email…SubscribeHELP US AND DO AN AWESOME GOOD DEEDThanks to all of you who keep listening to our weirdness on the DOGS ARE SMARTER THAN PEOPLE podcast and our new LOVING THE STRANGE podcast. We're sorry we laugh so much… sort of. Please share it and subscribe if you can. Please rate and like us if you are feeling kind, because it matters somehow. There's a new episode every Tuesday!Thanks so much for being one of the 263,000 downloads if you've given us a listen!One of our newest LOVING THE STRANGE podcasts is about the strange and adorably weird things people say?And one of our newest DOGS ARE SMARTER THAN PEOPLE episode is about fear setting and how being swallowed by a whale is bad ass.And Carrie has new books out! Yay!You can order now! It's an adult mystery/thriller that takes place in Bar Harbor, Maine. Read an excerpt here!

Alright friends and family, summer is almost over so let's just get right to it! On todays episode the guys chat about: *State Fair Kicking Off - New and Best foods discussion*Jacob's time at the Owatonna Fair (Steel County Free Fair) and if it lived up to the hype*The Listen Local crew's day at the Gridiron Golf Tourney*Our guy Reese playing a show outside of US Bank Stadium before Zach Bryan concert this weekend*Boat Show at Bar Harbor on Saturday*Prep of the CRMC Championship next week All of that and much more tomfoolery on this episode! And as always... Thanks to our sponsors Hanneken Insurance, Lakes Area CPAs, Hills Detailing Center, Posture Pro Chiropractic, Craguns Legacy Courses and of course our presenting sponsor Tyler Gardner with Pequot Lakes and Gull Lake Sanitation! Instagram: ListenLocalMNBlazeAirMNWoodsToWaterMNNorthwoodsAgent Facebook:Listen Local MNBlazeAirMNWoodsToWaterMN

S11:E3 – Being blown off course by a hurricane lead to some exciting adventures for Jamin and Hilarie and their dog, Maggie, as they experienced fall in New England. They eat “a medium amount of good pizza” in Scranton, PA before exploring all that Northampton, MA has to offer. Once the storm subsides, they are able to make their way to Maine and discover what all the fuss around Acadia National Park is all about. Maggie got to experience all the puppy-friendly trails, and Hilarie and Jamin did a thrill-seeking hike on the ladder trails. Cadillac Mountain and Bar Harbor also played their part in this adventure for the Travel FOMO crew, and Acadia became Jamin's favorite national park. For more context, check out the video that accompanies this podcast (S11:E3 Acadia + Bar Harbor | Dog-Friendly Favorites

In this episode, Max discusses the recent fatal crash involving of N990PT, a Cirrus SR22, at Bar Harbor Airport in Maine. The aircraft lost control after an IFR approach in low visibility conditions. He emphasizes the importance of proper decision-making, especially in challenging weather. Max also discusses the risks associated with low weather conditions, such as the need for a reliable alternate airport and the potential dangers of widespread low ceilings. The episode aims to educate pilots on avoiding small mistakes that can lead to major accidents and underscores the importance of always having a safe alternative landing strategy. If you're getting value from this show, please support the show via PayPal, Venmo, Zelle or Patreon. Support the Show by buying a Lightspeed ANR Headsets Max has been using only Lightspeed headsets for nearly 25 years! I love their tradeup program that let's you trade in an older Lightspeed headset for a newer model. Start with one of the links below, and Lightspeed will pay a referral fee to support Aviation News Talk. Lightspeed Delta Zulu Headset $1199 Lightspeed Zulu 3 Headset $899Lightspeed Sierra Headset $699 My Review on the Lightspeed Delta Zulu Send us your feedback or comments via email If you have a question you'd like answered on the show, let listeners hear you ask the question, by recording your listener question using your phone. Mentioned on the Show Aviation-Safety.net: N990PT Cirrus SR22 Accident, Bar Harbor, ME Video of the Week: N94NG DA42 Landing Accident, Oshkosh, WI Pre-Accident Investigations by Todd Conklin Buy Max Trescott's G1000 Book Call 800-247-6553 Buy Max Trescott's G3000 Book Call 800-247-6553 Free Index to the first 282 episodes of Aviation New Talk So You Want To Learn to Fly or Buy a Cirrus seminars Online Version of the Seminar Coming Soon – Register for Notification Check out our recommended ADS-B receivers, and order one for yourself. Yes, we'll make a couple of dollars if you do. Get the Free Aviation News Talk app for iOS or Android. Check out Max's Online Courses: G1000 VFR, G1000 IFR, and Flying WAAS & GPS Approaches. Find them all at: https://www.pilotlearning.com/ Social Media Like Aviation News Talk podcast on Facebook Follow Max on Instagram Follow Max on Twitter Listen to all Aviation News Talk podcasts on YouTube or YouTube Premium "Go Around" song used by permission of Ken Dravis; you can buy his music at kendravis.com If you purchase a product through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.

This Day in Maine Thursday, July 25, 2024

Our podcast title is “How To Write a Book Description That Gets Readers Tingling All Over” and that just sounds naughty, doesn't it? And it is a little naughty because this, my friends, is about selling a book, your book, and that requires being a little bit sexy. Sexy is something I, Carrie, am very very bad at. Let's start by thinking about it this way: A book description is an adverstisement for your book. Writing a bad ad for your book doesn't make you a sucky novelist. It just makes you unskilled at that. And that's okay. You've been learning character development and plotting and novel structure and pacing. It's okay to not know this part of the book world too. Yet. Here are the things you need to know about how to write a book description MAKE IT BETWEEN 150 AND 250 WORDS You want it to not be as long as the book. Or even as long as a novella. Or even as long as this post. Any longer? People apparently stop paying attention. FOCUS ON THE BARE PLOT MINIMUM AND THE HERO/PROTAGONIST Show us how the main character's decision has set them toward the adventure of the book. MAKE IT IN THE THIRD PERSON The third person is when you talk about other people and don't use the “I.” So, Carrie Jones and Shaun Farrar decided to adopt a hamster, little did they know, it was a zombie. Not We adopted a zombie hamster. DO NOT BE CHEESY You don't want to go all fancy-pants on the book description. Stay away from adverbs and adjectives and a zillion clauses. Simple wins. So, don't write: In the adorable town of Bar Harbor, Maine where tourist avidly romp in the summer and locals stoically manage the hard winters beneath the mini mountains and rocky coast, two hard-working podcasters tried to adopt a small rodent. HOOK THEM IN Book hooks happen in the first pages of the story, but they also need to happen in story descriptions. A good way to do this is to show how your hero is unlikely to achieve their goal on their adventure. Absolutely clueless podcasters Carrie Jones and Shaun Farrar decided to adopt a hamster, hopelessly hoping for something easy to love. Little did they know that Hammy the Hamster was a zombie. MAKE YOUR WORD CHOICE COUNT AND WORK FOR THE BOOK If you use one or two words that are emotional and full of power, you can impact the reader and make them want your book. Our book looks like some quirky fantasy, right? We know that from the plot. If it was a mystery, we might use a word like MURDER> Two podcasters. One zombie hamster. And a little Maine town about to host a million tourists. Carrie Jones and Shaun Farrar weren't expecting that the hamster they'd adopted to help their podcast ratings would end up a zombie. Or that it would threaten all the tourists heading in to celebrate Acadia National Park's bicentennial. Now, these clueless podcasters, looking for a way out of their podunk town have a choice: find a way to get people to listen to them and protect both the tourists and Hammy the Hamster or just give up and hunker down with some Doritos (Hammy's favorite) before it's too late. The future of Bar Harbor, Maine—and a million tourists—depend on them. DOG TIP FOR LIFE Hook ‘em and they'll buy your book. In dog world, they'll give you a treat when you hook ‘em. Show them what they need but bring them along, wanting more. PLACE TO SUBMIT These are from Duotrope which has an AMAZING list. You should check it out. 21 Jul 2024 06:59 UTC Macrame Literary Journal (Gold Star Program): Fiction 21 Jul 2024 06:59 UTC Macrame Literary Journal (Gold Star Program): Micro-Fiction 31 Jul 2024 14:29 UTC Witcraft (Gold Star Program): Witcraft Annual Humour Competition (Charges fees.) 31 Jul 2024 22:59 UTC The Passionfruit Review (Gold Star Program): Issue 11 31 Jul 2024 23:59 UTC Sunspot Literary Journal (Gold Star Program): Novella-length fiction, CNF, or graphic novel (Charges fees.) Writing Exercise: This one is just a simple prompt from Writers Connection “The Whispering Forest: A forest speaks to those who listen. What secrets does it share, and what price must you pay for its wisdom?” Random Thought Link https://www.huffpost.com/entry/ap-us-odd-cat-honorary-degree_n_6647b994e4b00e1a0a6c1f51 SHOUT OUT! The music we've clipped and shortened in this podcast is awesome and is made available through the Creative Commons License. Here's a link to that and the artist's website. Who is this artist and what is this song? It's “Summer Spliff” by Broke For Free. WE HAVE EXTRA CONTENT ALL ABOUT LIVING HAPPY OVER HERE! It's pretty awesome. We have a podcast, LOVING THE STRANGE, which we stream biweekly live on Carrie's Facebook and Twitter and YouTube on Fridays. Her Facebook and Twitter handles are all carriejonesbooks or carriejonesbook. But she also has extra cool content focused on writing tips here. Carrie is reading one of her raw poems every once in awhile on CARRIE DOES POEMS. And there you go! Whew! That's a lot! Subscribe

Places to Avoid in Maine This SummerMaine is fantastic, and everyone knows it… so here are some things to avoid this summer. The last one will surprise you!First up, let's talk about the beaches. Old Orchard Beach and Ogunquit Beach are popular spots, but they can get incredibly crowded. You might face parking difficulties and a lack of space to relax. Instead, consider visiting Popham Beach State Park or Reid State Park for a more serene experience. By the way, I'm a realtor!Next, we have the traffic-jammed tourist spots. Bar Harbor is a favorite among many, but it's also known for heavy traffic, long lines, packed streets, and parking challenges. If you're looking to avoid these hassles, try exploring Camden or Rockland, which offer beautiful scenery and a more relaxed atmosphere.When it comes to dining and accommodations, peak tourist areas can be quite pricey. You'll find overpriced menus and expensive hotels in these hotspots. A great alternative is to seek out local favorites and charming bed-and-breakfasts outside the main tourist areas, where you can enjoy authentic experiences without breaking the bank.Finally, be aware of construction zones and road work. Summer in Maine often means road repairs, which can lead to delays and detours. To avoid getting stuck, always check traffic reports and maps before you travel.If you found this video helpful, don't forget to like and subscribe!If you Make Maine Your Home, you don't have to do it alone!

CLICK HERE! To send us a message! Ask us a Question or just let us know what you think!Can a vacation change your life? Join us as Steve recounts his breathtaking trip to Bar Harbor, Maine, a journey filled with stunning landscapes, hearty local cuisine, and thrilling adventures. From the awe-inspiring views atop Cadillac Mountain to the invigorating hikes like the Precipice Trail, Steve's tales capture the essence of this beautiful destination. He also shares mouth-watering details about local culinary delights such as fresh lobster and blueberry pancakes, while offering practical tips for future travelers. Whether you're planning your next getaway or just love hearing travel stories, this segment has something for every wanderlust-filled heart.Shifting gears, we dive into the latest in sports, technology, and food industry news. We offer you an insider's look at the playoff runs of the Knicks and Rangers, the emerging potential of the Timberwolves and Mavericks, and the challenges ahead for the Celtics. Our discussion then transitions to the fascinating world of AI chatbots and their growing influence on social media. In a surprising turn, we dissect the financial blunders leading to Red Lobster's bankruptcy. Finally, we explore the heated rivalry between PGA and LIV Golf, along with a deep dive into the history of the Masters and Augusta National Golf Club. Don't miss our insights into Westchester County's restaurant scene, with promises of future reviews of the newest hotspots.Sponsored by Premium Botanicals Premium Botanicals is the maker of Herbal Spectrum a line of full spectrum Hemp based CBD products.

Guest host Russ Eagle and Clay Jenkinson talk about Listening to America's “Travels with Charley” journey so far. At the time of this conversation, Clay was beginning his third week on the road, recording from Bar Harbor, Maine, just outside Acadia National Park. They discuss Clay's visit to Sag Harbor, Steinbeck's home out on the tip of Long Island; and the three-ferry journey from Long Island to New London, Connecticut. Clay recounted some of the side excursions so far, including a trip to Big Bone Lick, Kentucky, to Jack Kerouac's grave in Lowell, Massachusetts, and a pilgrimage to Walden Pond, the home of Henry David Thoreau, Clay's nominee for the writer of America's most important book.

Best and Worst places to live in Maine Depending on who YOU are Take our Maine personality test! At the end, we'll give you some pointers on deciding where is best for you. Southern Maine: Portland: The largest city in Maine, Portland boasts a vibrant arts scene, diverse dining options, and a bustling waterfront. It's perfect for those who love urban amenities and cultural attractions, with plenty of festivals, music venues, and galleries to explore. Scarborough: Known for its natural beauty, Scarborough offers stunning beaches and the famous Scarborough Marsh, the largest saltwater marsh in Maine. Ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and bird watchers. Cape Elizabeth: A picturesque town where I live, Cape Elizabeth is known for its beautiful lighthouses, scenic coastal views, and tranquil beaches. It provides a quiet, suburban feel while still being close to Portland. Midcoast Maine: Brunswick: Home to Bowdoin College, Brunswick is a lively town with a rich history. It features charming downtown areas with boutique shops, excellent restaurants, and a vibrant arts community. Bath: Known as the "City of Ships," Bath has a long history of shipbuilding. It offers a quaint downtown area with historic homes, unique shops, and a strong sense of community. Rockland: A fantastic coastal town, Rockland is famous for its lobster festival and as a hub for the arts. It's home to the Farnsworth Art Museum and numerous galleries, making it perfect for art lovers. Downeast Maine: Bar Harbor (BAH HABAH): Situated near Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. Hiking, kayaking, and whale watching are just a few activities you can enjoy here, along with stunning ocean views. Ellsworth: A gateway to Downeast Maine, Ellsworth offers a mix of historic charm and modern amenities. It's a great base for exploring nearby Acadia National Park and the surrounding natural beauty. Machias: Known for its wild blueberries and rugged coastline, Machias is perfect for those who love outdoor adventures and a slower pace of life. The lobstering industry is also a significant part of the local economy. Western Maine: Bethel: A charming town known for its ski resorts and outdoor activities. Bethel is great for those who enjoy skiing, hiking, and a friendly, small-town atmosphere. Rangeley: Famous for its lakes and outdoor recreation, Rangeley is a paradise for fishing, boating, and snowmobiling. It's perfect for nature lovers and those seeking a peaceful retreat. Farmington: Home to the University of Maine at Farmington, this town offers a mix of academic energy and rural charm. It's a great place for families and those who appreciate a close-knit community. Northern Maine: Aroostook County: Known for its vast potato farms and beautiful landscapes, Aroostook County offers a rural lifestyle with plenty of outdoor activities like hiking, fishing, and hunting. It's a great place for those who love the outdoors and a slower pace of life. Presque Isle: A key town in Aroostook County, Presque Isle offers a blend of small-town charm and modern amenities. It's home to the University of Maine at Presque Isle and the Northern Maine Fair. Fort Kent: Close to the Canadian border, Fort Kent is known for its Franco-American heritage and outdoor activities. It's a fantastic place for those who enjoy a tight-knit community and winter sports like cross-country skiing. Factors to Consider: When choosing where to live in Maine, consider factors like cost of living, which can vary significantly from urban areas to rural regions. Employment opportunities are more abundant in larger towns and cities, while school districts and healthcare access can be crucial for families. Finally, think about the community vibes—whether you prefer the hustle and bustle of city life or the peace and quiet of a rural setting. Don't forget to Like and Subscribe! Your support helps us out a lot, and who knows, maybe you'll get a good laugh too! 

Welcome to Part 2 of how to find secret emerging markets! I'm excited to be joined by Will Van Wickler, a leading real estate agent focusing on emerging short-term rental markets in New England. We talk about identifying and capitalizing on emerging markets in Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont, with a detailed exploration of areas like Sunday River, Bar Harbor, and Old Orchard Beach. Will shares his journey from cybersecurity student to real estate investor and agent and discusses the significance of choosing the right locations, accurately projecting expenses, and the art of revenue management to achieve positive cash flow. You'll also hear about the resilience and growth of New England's STR market, despite challenges and fluctuations in seasonal demand. Stick around for the end, you won't want to miss Will's tips for new investors! Connect with Will Van Wickler! Connect with Kenny on LinkedIn!

Keaven Willa Hartt was born in Bar Harbor, Maine, and grew up in the Northeast Kingdom, Vermont. She moved back to Maine in 2010 to attend the Maine College of Art, in Portland, where she obtained a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Woodworking and Furniture Design, with a self-directed thesis on Sustainability Through Upholstery. Keaven founded her upholstery business, Willa Hartt, in 2019. She joined the National Upholstery Association in 2021, and was nominated to the Board of Directors, where she served first as Secretary, before recently becoming the President. Keaven still lives in Portland with her husband and their two dogs. Keaven is on Instagram     Links and Resources; (Some of the links I provide, specifically to Amazon and a few others, require me to let you know that if you use those links and make a purchase, I will make some money.  I won't make a million dollars, but I might be able to get a cup of coffee, so thank you!)   Spruce Upholstery by Amanda Brown and Grace Bonney Upholstery: A Complete Course by David James    The planner I use is from Laurel Studios.   Keaven uses the Commit 30 planner.   The Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by;   The Workroom Channel   Scarlet Thread Consulting   The WCAA   The Curtains and Soft Furnishings Resource Library   Merril Y Landis, LTD   Angel's Distributing, LLC   National Upholstery Association   Workroom Tech    

Two major seasonal jobs have just one director: Brett Gaede. From his first ever, post-college professional position at the renowned Nantucket Yacht Club, Gaede has made New England and Florida his seasonal homes, and follows his members, and the sun, up and down the East Coast. With his two director roles, he lives with water views year-round, and has views over the Atlantic almost two thousand five hundred miles apart, depending on the calendar. Gaede is the director in the summer in Maine on the remote Mount Desert Island at The Harbor Club. A very private club, hidden in the gem of a village called Seal Harbor, made famous by the ultra-private Rockefeller family back in the early 1900s. At his winter post, where he serves the membership as director at the elite Hillsboro Club, just outside Ft. Lauderdale, Gaede works with an older demographic and a club that is etched in tradition with its tennis and croquet professionals in all-white clothing from head to toe. Pine Trees In The Summer, Pine Trees In The Winter Famed Testa's Restaurant in Palm Beach, Florida in the winter had a sister restaurant also on Mount Desert Island in Maine. Nick Testa Senior formed a motto: Pine trees in the summer, palms in the winter. That's exactly how Gaede thinks as he spends evenings enjoying the scenery of Acadia National Park in the summer and views of Hillsboro Inlet in the Broward County, Florida through the winter months. Gaede could have used that motto to describe his life over the past 15 years. Funnily enough, Testa's in Bar Harbor is just minutes away and in Palm Beach just about 30 miles from his winter nest, as the proverbial crow flies. As the director that has "racquets, and will travel," Gaede takes us through his tips of creating a great seasonal program. Housing is crucial to help find and retain great instructors and assistants at such "destination" clubs. Second is the meal plan or benefit. Third comes, perhaps, the commission as the millennial employees look for comfort in not only their food, but their life and living and having a work/life balance. Tournaments Are Losing Popularity - Clinics The New Club Competition Gaede has seen trends away from tournaments to live ball and pro-fed clinics, especially at Seal Harbor. With an older demographic at Hillsboro and a more transient membership in Florida with rooms at the inn as part of the club, he feels that the trend will soon arrive in Florida too. It may already have. He is packing all courts at both clubs each morning with Cardio, Liveball and 105 and attendance over 40 on a daily basis. Tournament entries are weaker each year, and he explains his thinking as to why pro-fed clinics are here to stay as the leading weekend entertainment. Have a listen to perhaps one of the best seasonal directors in the country. He says he's happy where he is now. We aren't surprised: he has two of the best seasonal jobs in the nation. Brett Gaede on the Beyond The Baselines Podcast.

This Day in Maine for Thursday, February 29th, 2024.

As someone whose love for the outdoors and desire to protect it for generations to come is evident, Kevin Schneider (Acadia Superintendent) gives us the inside scoop on the going-ons in Acadia National Park, from exciting housing projects, to his favorite places to ski within the park, to the various programs enabling people to spend time in Acadia (kids, teachers, etc), to the trails that were built during the late 1800s Rusticator Era, this is not an episode to miss! Acadia National Park is located in Maine, with stunning woodlands lined up against rocky beaches, glacier-scoured granite peaks such as Cadillac Mountain (the highest point on the U.S East Coast) and famous diners with mouth watering blueberry pancakes in its gateway community of Bar Harbor. Episode Specific Links: Feeling inspired by the ways Friends of Acadia supports Acadia (their official non-profit partner)? Visit Friends of Acadia's website to learn more & donate, ensuring Acadia continues to be a place of beauty and solitude for generations to come. You can follow Who Runs This Park on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook or YouTube, can email us at info@whorunsthispark.com or check us out online at whorunsthispark.com. Who Runs This Park is hosted and produced by Maddie Pellman, with music by Danielle Bees.

On September 2nd, 1988, 69-year-old Virginia Douglas disappeared from Belfast, Maine after stopping to use the restroom in a department store. Virginia and her husband, Frank, were on their way to Bar Harbor, Maine for a weekend getaway. What happened to Virginia?Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keytothecasepodcast/Email: keytothecase@gmail.comSupport the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/app/dashboardSources:https://www.newspapers.com/image/664075386/?terms=%22virginia%20douglas%22&match=1https://www.newspapers.com/clip/59601041/virginia-douglas-reported-in-boston/https://www.newspapers.com/image/439134163/?terms=%22virginia%20douglas%22&match=1https://www.newspapers.com/clip/48241150/the-boston-globe/https://www.newspapers.com/image/533013392/?terms=%22virginia%20douglas%22&match=1https://www.newspapers.com/image/664212966/?terms=%22virginia%20douglas%22&match=1https://www.newspapers.com/image/439128979/?terms=%22virginia%20douglas%22&match=1https://www.newspapers.com/image/439249708/https://www.newspapers.com/image/662647112/?terms=Virginia%20Douglas%20Search&match=1https://www.newspapers.com/image/439119089/?terms=%22virginia%20douglas%22&match=1https://www.newspapers.com/image/439150102/?terms=%22virginia%20douglas%22&match=1https://www.newspapers.com/image/438677816/?terms=%22virginia%20douglas%22&match=1https://www.newspapers.com/image/831876428/?terms=%22virginia%20douglas%22&match=1https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/36953https://charleyproject.org/case/virginia-c-douglashttps://acadiamagic.com/mount-desert-island.html

Cornelia Cesari Maine's Baker Island is about four miles southeast of the much larger Mount Desert Island. A lighthouse was established on the highest point of the island in 1828. The early history of the light station is very much tied into the history of the family of William and Hannah Gilley. The Gilleys had taken possession of the island in the early 1800s, and William was appointed as the island's first lighthouse keeper. The original tower was replaced in 1855 by the 43-foot-tall cylindrical brick tower that still stands today. The keeper's house has been unoccupied since the light was automated in 1957. Baker Island Light Station. Photo by Howie Motenko, courtesy of Keepers of Baker Island Baker Island Light Station is now owned by the National Park Service as part of Acadia National Park, while the Coast Guard maintains the navigational light. There are Acadia National Park ranger-led tours of the island from Bar Harbor in the summer. Keepers of Baker Island is a nonprofit that was formed to support the National Park Service with the care and upkeep of the island's natural and cultural landscape. Cornelia Cesari, our guest in this episode, is an island resident and the president of the board of directors of Keepers of Baker Island. Cornelia is also the author of the book Baker Island, released in 2018 by Arcadia Publishing.

On this episode of the Somewhat Frank Podcast, Frank Gruber (@FrankGruber), John Guidos (@JohnGuidos), and Jen Consalvo (@Noreaster) talk about winter being in full swing across most of the country, with frigid temperatures causing chaos. We dive into the Midwest's cold snap and the challenges faced by Tesla and electric vehicle owners in this bitter weather (https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/tesla-owners-run-into-trouble-amid-bitter-cold/).   In New England, unprecedented storms and coastal flooding left a mark. But amidst the destruction, a shipwreck resurfaced in Bar Harbor, offering a glimmer of intrigue (https://www.cnn.com/travel/shipwreck-schooner-tay-acadia-maine?cid=ios_app). Meanwhile, we share our experiences from Las Vegas, where even the desert wasn't spared from the cold.   Join us as we take you through our CES 2024 adventure, where we rubbed shoulders with 150,000 tech enthusiasts. From AI-powered everything to flying cars, self-docking boats to inflatable gardens, we explore the remarkable trends that stole the show (https://www.ces.tech/innovation-awards/honorees/2024/best-of/a/airfarm.aspx). Discover the breakthrough in wearable tech with "Healing Pants," and the game-changers like autonomous mowers, electric cars, and more that are shaping the future.   We also highlight the CTA Foundation Pitch Competition winners, Augmental and Proxie, who showcased inclusive tech and caregiving support. Plus, take a break with a fun personality test (https://www.16personalities.com) and celebrate the Michigan Wolverines' national championship victory, which was also a win for us in Vegas!   As always, thank you for listening and feel free to reach out and let us know what you think at: somewhatfrank@est.us   Get updates like this in your inbox before they hit the web by subscribing to the newsletter here: https://frankgruber.me/newsletter/   

At any given time, millions of lab mice are being used in research facilities nationwide. And yet nearly all of them can be connected back to a single source: The Jackson Laboratory in Bar Harbor, Maine, where the modern lab mouse was invented.What started as a research project aimed at understanding heredity is now a global business. Research on lab mice has led to more than two dozen Nobel prizes, helped save countless human lives, and has pushed science and medicine to new heights. But behind it all is a cost that's rarely discussed outside of the ethics boards that determine how lab mice are used.   In this episode, we hear the story of how a leading eugenicist turned the humble mouse from a household pest into science's number one guinea pig. Plus, we get a rare peek inside the Jackson Laboratory - where over 10,000 strains of lab mice DNA are kept cryogenically frozen. Featuring Bethany Brookshire, Kristin Blanchette, Lon Cardon, Rachael Pelletier, Karen Rader, Nadia Rosenthal and Mark Wanner.SUPPORTOutside/In is made possible with listener support. Click here to become a sustaining member of Outside/In. Subscribe to our newsletter (it's free!).Follow Outside/In on Instagram or join our private discussion group on Facebook.Submit a question to the “Outside/Inbox.” We answer queries about the natural world, climate change, sustainability, and human evolution. You can send a voice memo to outsidein@nhpr.org or leave a message on our hotline, 1-844-GO-OTTER (844-466-8837).LINKSKaren Rader's book, Making Mice: Standardizing Animals for American Biomedical Research, 1900-1955, is a definitive source on the birth of the lab mouse…Curious to learn more about pests? Take a look at Bethany Brookshire's book, Pests: How Humans Create Villains.This piece from the New Yorker questions the assumptions and ethical choices scientists have made by using lab mice in sterilized lab environments.In this New York Times essay, Brandon Keim explores how some ethicists want to reduce harm to animals used for research through a new model: repaying them. CREDITSProduced by Jeongyoon HanMixed by Taylor QuimbyEditing by Taylor Quimby, with help from Nate Hegyi, Rebecca Lavoie, Justine Paradis, and Felix PoonExecutive producer: Rebecca LavoieMusic by Blue Dot Sessions, Spring Gang, and El Flaco Collective. Our theme music is by Breakmaster Cylinder.Outside/In is a production of New Hampshire Public Radio

Narrator: Arif Hodzic