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Welcome to Art is Awesome, the show where we talk with an artist or art worker with a connection to the San Francisco Bay Area. In this episode Emily interviews artist and singer Mary Graham about her journey from drawing as a child, to painting in high school and eventually moving to the Bay Area to study at the California College of the Arts. Mary discusses her recent residencies in Maine and Colorado, and exhibitions at the Berkeley Art Center and Jonathan Carver Moore Gallery. She delves into her impactful 'brown paper bag' series, which explores themes of colorism inspired by her father's stories and broader research. Mary also reflects on influential works by artists like David Hammonds and Betty Saar, and shares her inspiration drawn from the streets of San Francisco. The episode highlights Mary's creative process, community experiences, and the significant role of the emerging artists program at the Museum of the African Diaspora in her career.About Artist Mary Graham :Mary W.D. Graham an interdisciplinary artist working in painting, sculpture, and vocal performance. Utilizing art-making methods rooted in traditional techniques, she studies the notion of “the ancestors” as a conceptual medium through which historical, interpersonal, and introspective insight might be gained.Her conceptual development originates from the veneration of her own lineage, an off-shoot of the African American spiritual tradition of ancestor worship. The work expands to encompass themes of generational love, collective human origin, our relationship to history, and our relationship to the future (the unknown). Working primarily in figuration and portraiture, she utilizes a level of precision in her representation. Her compositions are minimal; the subtlety of the substrate, or the intentional application of color intend for focus to be drawn to the subject. The subtlety of this approach is meant to provide a contemplative environment in which significance might be derived. These aesthetic philosophies of simplicity, stillness, and precision are applied to her performance work as well, which is rooted in her training as a classical vocalist. Here, the human voice is utilized as a kind of clarion. The haunting melodies are structured to slowly fill space and time, drawing viewers in so that they might share in what manifests from the collective experience of song.Mary was born in 2000 and grew up in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania amongst a family of artists. She attended California College of the Arts where she received her BFA in Individualized Studies in 2022. Her travels for arts and cultural exchange have taken her around the globe to Mexico, Japan, Kenya, South Africa, Peru, Morocco, Indonesia, and India.Graham has been exhibiting, collaborating and performing nationally since 2006. She was a commissioned artist for projects at Burning Man from 2019 through 2023, performed at the Institute of Contemporary Art + San Francisco in 2022, and in 2024, opened her first solo exhibition at Museum of the African Diaspora as part of their Emerging Artist's Program. Graham's work has been covered by CBS News, 48hills and the MoAD Journal. She has been awarded residencies with Black [Space] Residency in San Francisco, California; Haystack Mountain School of Craft in Deer Isle, Maine; and Anderson Ranch in Snowmass, Colorado.Visit Mary's Website:  MaryDGraham.comFollow  on Instagram:  @Mary.Graham.ArtTo learn more about the Beatiful Scars Exhibit at Jonathan Carver Moore CLICK HERE.For more on Archives Yet To Come at the Berkeley Art Center, CLICK HERE. --About Podcast Host Emily Wilson:Emily a writer in San Francisco, with work in outlets including Hyperallergic, Artforum, 48 Hills, the Daily Beast, California Magazine, Latino USA, and Women's Media Center. She often writes about the arts. For years, she taught adults getting their high school diplomas at City College of San Francisco.Follow Emily on Instagram: @PureEWilFollow Art Is Awesome on Instagram: @ArtIsAwesome_Podcast--CREDITS:Art Is Awesome is Hosted, Created & Executive Produced by Emily Wilson. Theme Music "Loopster" Courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 LicenseThe Podcast is Co-Produced, Developed & Edited by Charlene Goto of @GoToProductions. For more info, visit Go-ToProductions.com

Welcome to Art is Awesome, the show where we talk with an artist or art worker with a connection to the San Francisco Bay Area. In this week's Episode, Emily features artist Carrie Ann Plank. Originally inclined towards a medical career, Carrie Ann found her true calling in printmaking. Her work, which combines science and art, is showcased in multiple renowned collections, including the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco and the Library of Congress. Her latest exhibition, 'Cacophony' at Jonathan Carver Moore, visualizes sound through layered prints. Carrie Ann discusses her process, inspiration from scientific data, and collaboration with scientists. About Artist Carrie Ann Plank:Carrie Ann Plank is a San Francisco based artist working in installation, printmaking, and painting. Focusing on layers of sophisticated geometry, Plank examines the space of intersecting patterns to describe new structures. The work utilizes mathematical equations to create multiple overlapping impressions that reveal additional distinct pattern formations. The resulting forms are space in between, the intercession, of concrete data.Carrie Ann's work is included in multiple collections including the Fine Art Archives of the Library of Congress, Fine Art Museums of San Francisco, Achenbach Foundation for Graphic Arts, the Guanlan Print Art Museum in China, Museum Meermanno in The Hague, Netherlands and Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes, Havana, Cuba. Residencies include Black Church Print in Dublin Ireland, KALA in Berkeley, CA, Konstnärernas Kollektiva Grafikverkstad in Malmö, Sweden, Local Language, Oakland, CA, Taller Experimental de Gráfica de La Habana in Havana, Cuba, the Íslensk Grafík in Reykjavik, Iceland, Edition/Basel in Basel, Switzerland, Mullowney Printing in San Francisco, CA, Haystack Mountain School of Craft in Deer Isle, ME, and Bullseye Glass in Emeryville, CA. Additionally, Plank has had a 20 year teaching career before devoting herself solely to her artist practice in 2018. Plank is active in the Bay Area arts community serving on boards and committees such as Root Division, California Society of Printmakers, and Art for AIDS. She is also a 2024 SECA nominee.Visit Carrie Ann's  Website:  CarrieAnnPlank.comFollow Carrie Ann on Instagram:  @CarrieAnnPlankLearn more about Carrie Ann's exhibit "Cacophony" at Jonathan Carver Moore - CLICK HERE. --About Podcast Host Emily Wilson:Emily a writer in San Francisco, with work in outlets including Hyperallergic, Artforum, 48 Hills, the Daily Beast, California Magazine, Latino USA, and Women's Media Center. She often writes about the arts. For years, she taught adults getting their high school diplomas at City College of San Francisco.Follow Emily on Instagram: @PureEWilFollow Art Is Awesome on Instagram: @ArtIsAwesome_Podcast--CREDITS:Art Is Awesome is Hosted, Created & Executive Produced by Emily Wilson. Theme Music "Loopster" Courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 LicenseThe Podcast is Co-Produced, Developed & Edited by Charlene Goto of @GoToProductions. For more info, visit Go-ToProductions.com

Calling all lore enthusiasts and intrepid explorers! This week on Friendly?: A DayZ Podcast, we're ditching the well-worn paths of Chernarus and venturing into the uncharted territories of DayZ's lesser-known maps: Livonia, Deer Isle, Namalsk, and Anastara!Prepare to uncover the secrets lurking in these diverse landscapes as we delve into:Livonia's Lost Legacy: From whispers of a bygone civilization to the haunting presence of military bunkers. We'll discuss the depths of this end-game area.Deer Isle's Desolation: Unravel the tragic story behind Deer Isle's once-bustling summer resort and uncover the potential for quests amidst the eerily beautiful ruins.Namalsk's Noir Narrative: Is there more to Namalsk's harsh environment than meets the eye? We'll delve into the potential for a grim and suspenseful narrative woven into the map's unique challenges.Anastara's Anomalies: What mysteries lurk within the forgotten northern town? Let's explore the current standing of quest available and when the rewards are for completing the tasks required!But that's not all! We'll also throw out some theories and speculation about future content for these exciting (and sometimes terrifying) maps.So, gear up your imagination, survivors! This episode is a must-listen for anyone who wants to explore the hidden depths of DayZ's lore and delve into the potential for quests beyond the familiar Chernarus. Don't forget to rate 5 stars, subscribe to the show, and join the Discord to share your own theories and discoveries about these lesser-known maps!#DayZ #DayZPodcast #MapMysteries #LivoniaLegends #DeerIsleDiscovery #NamalskNoir #AnastaraAnomalies #HiddenQuestsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Katherine Hall Page was born and grew up in New Jersey, graduating from Livingston High School. Her father was the Executive Director of The Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation and her mother was an artist. Page has an older brother and a younger sister. Early on the family developed a love of the Maine coast, spending summer vacations on Deer Isle. She received her BA from Wellesley College, majoring in English and went on to a Masters in Secondary Education from Tufts and a Doctorate in Administration, Public Planning, and Social Policy from Harvard. College had brought her to Massachusetts and she continues to reside there. Before her career as a full-time writer, Ms. Page taught at the high school level for many years. She developed a program for adolescents with special emotional needs, a school within a school model, that dealt with issues of truancy, substance abuse, and family relationships. Those five years in particular were rich ones for her. This interest in individuals and human behavior later informed her writing.Married for forty-eight years to Professor Alan Hein, an experimental psychologist at MIT, the couple have a forty-year-old son. It was during her husband's sabbatical year in France after the birth of their son that Ms. Page wrote her first mystery, The Body in the Belfry, 1991 Agatha Award winner for Best First Mystery Novel. The fifteenth in the series, The Body in the Snowdrift, won the 2006 Agatha Award for Best Mystery Novel. Ms. Page was also awarded the 2001 Agatha for Best Short Story for "The Would-Be Widower" in the Malice Domestic X collection (Avon Books). She was an Edgar nominee for her juvenile mystery, Christie & Company Down East. The Body in the Bonfire was an Agatha nominee in 2003. Page's short story, "The Two Mary's" was an Agatha nominee in 2004. The Body in the Lighthouse (2003) was one of three nominees for The Mary Higgins Clark Award. The Body in the Boudoir was a finalist in the 2013 Maine Literary Awards. Her series cookbook, Have Faith in Your Kitchen, was nominated for an Agatha in the non-fiction category, making her the first author to be nominated or win in all four Agatha categories. Katherine Hall Page received the 2016 Lifetime Achievement Award from Malice Domestic and Crime Master for her work from the Maine Writers and Publishers Alliance. The Body in the Web is out now from William Morrow in hardcover, paperback, large print, E-book, and audio editions. Ms. Page was named a 2024 Grand Master by MWA.Descended from Norwegian-Americans on her mother's side and New Englanders on her father's, Ms. Page grew up listening to all sorts of stories. She remains an unabashed eavesdropper and will even watch your slides or home movies to hear your narration. Her books are the product of all the strands of her life and she plans to keep weaving.Facebook Page https://www.Facebook.com/Katherinehallpage/ Website www.katherine-hall-page.org *****************About SinCSisters in Crime (SinC) was founded in 1986 to promote the ongoing advancement, recognition and professional development of women crime writers. Through advocacy, programming and leadership, SinC empowers and supports all crime writers regardless of genre or place on their career trajectory.www.SistersinCrime.orgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sincnational/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sincnational.bsky.socialThreads: https://www.threads.net/@sincnationalFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/sistersincrimeTikTok:: https://www.tiktok.com/@sincnationalThe SinC Writers' Podcast is produced by Julian Crocamo https://www.juliancrocamo.com/

This month on Conversations from the Pointed Firs host Peter Neill sits down with Kristie Billings. A wearer of many hats, Kristie is a long-time DJ for ‘Daydream Nation' on the WERU Community Radio in Orland, Maine. From small-town grocery clerk to working in a fish market, owning her own shoe store, being an Arts Educator at a local theater, a lobster fisher, and an antiques seller, Kristie has done it all. Kristie comes from a long line of lovers of the sea: fishermen, clamdiggers, and sardine packers. The ocean is home. She is a poet, a photographer, and a year-round swimmer. She is currently living in Ellsworth, Maine, and a native of Stonington, on Deer Isle in downeast Maine. A great lover of music, art, and life, Kristie is drawn to beauty, even in the ordinary, the mundane and the unnoticed. Her latest book, "Sea Witch: Photographs, Poems and Forget Me Nots from a Mainer Growing Up" (Seaport Books, Nov 2023) is filled with images and words of the sea, nature, folk art, dolls, loss, grief, love, acceptance, rage, music, and life. 

Welcome back to Season 6! You might've noticed that we changed the name of the show to more accurately reflect the focus, which is to explore the transition from midlife to old age. [B]OLDER seemed a bit too general, so it's now [B]OLD AGE. Given our ageist society, it requires [b]oldness to say proudly, "I am old." This season our goal is to be even more honest and vulnerable about what it's like as the clock ticks away.For this first episode, Debbie is joined by her husband, Sam Harrington, a popular recurring guest who is known for his dry humor. He's a retired physician and an author.They start by talking about how aging has suddenly accelerated for both of them, in their early 70s. Sam says he can see his telomeres fraying when he looks in the mirror. He notes that only a decade ago they still looked remarkably young in photos. (See photo accompanying this episode; in 2014 Debbie and Sam were hanging out in Madagascar with lemurs.)//////////Don't miss the Behind The Scenes for every episode in Debbie's [B]OLD AGE newsletter. Leave a comment or question on Substack and she promises to respond.//////////They also talk about the long vigil of accompanying a dying parent and how that affects your own sense of old age; how health span has noticeably increased in the past 50 years;  and what the stunning demographic shift to an aging society will mean. By 2030, there will be more adults over 65 than children under 18. Debbie notes the parallel between the acceleration of aging and the acceleration of global warming. At first the changes are slow and hardly noticeable. Then they happen all at once, like this past summer.But the conversation veers back to the physiological fact of aging. Sam's favorite mantra is that "80 might be the new 60, but 86 is the new 85." The current research to better understand and to slow aging may be too late to benefit them, Sam says.  Mentioned in this episode or useful:Definition of heuristicDefinition of telomeresLiving to 120 is becoming an imaginable prospect (The Economist, Sept. 28, 2023)How a Vast Demographic Shift Will Reshape the World (The New York Times, July 16, 2023)The Washington Gerontocracy (The New Yorker, September 24, 2023)AT PEACE: Choosing a Good Death After a Long Life by Samuel Harrington MD (Hachette, 2018)Earlier podcast episode: S5-EP7: Andrew Steele on Research at the Cellular Level That Could Slow AgingSam's summer project: Island Workforce Housing on Deer Isle, Maine. Connect with Debbie:[B]OLD AGE podcast[B]OLD AGE newsletter on SubstackEmail: thebolderpodcast@gmail.comDebbie & Sam's joint blog: Gap Year After Sixty Facebook: @debbieweilInstagram: @debbieweilLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/debbieweil Our Media Partners:CoGenerate (formerly Encore.org)MEA and with thanks to Chip ConleyNext For Me (former media partner and in memory of Jeff Tidwell)How to Support this podcast:Leave a review on Apple PodcastsSubscribe via Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher or SpotifyCredits:Host: Debbie WeilProducer: Far Out MediaMusic: Lakeside Path by Duck Lake

Get ready for an action-packed episode as we dive headfirst into the world of DayZ's community maps for this season. Hosts Andy and Dave are your guides on this adventure, and you're in for a treat as Andy shares an epic encounter on the brand-new map, Azalea, where he crossed paths with the renowned DayZ streamer SourSweet.In this episode, we explore a diverse array of community maps that have taken the DayZ experience to the next level. From the frosty expanses of Winter Chernarus to the captivating coastal vistas of Deer Isle, we'll discuss the unique features, challenges, and immersive narratives that each map brings to the table.But the excitement doesn't stop there! Andy regales us with the thrilling story of his encounter with SourSweet on Azalea, a map that's been making waves in the DayZ community. You'll hear about the heart-pounding moments, unexpected alliances, and pulse-pounding action that unfolded during this epic meeting with one of DayZ's most popular streamers.Throughout the episode, we'll also touch on other exciting maps like Helkart, Hashima Islands, and PNW, providing insights into what makes each of them a must-visit destination for DayZ survivors.Join us as we celebrate the creativity and dedication of the DayZ community and the incredible experiences that custom maps bring to the game. Learn how to explore these maps for yourself and discover the hidden gems they have to offer.Tune in to this episode for a deep dive into the world of community maps, thrilling encounters, and the vibrant DayZ community. Subscribe now to stay informed about all things DayZ, as we continue to bring you engaging discussions, tactical insights, and captivating stories from the dynamic landscapes of this immersive sandbox survival game.Don't forget to like, share, and leave a review to support our growing community of DayZ enthusiasts and to show your love for the incredible experiences that only DayZ can deliver.#DayZ #GamingPodcast #CommunityMaps #DayZSeason #SourSweet #AzaleaMap #SurvivalGaming #DayZEncounters #MapExploration #DayZCommunityAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The following is a conversation that I had with Anna Wind. Anna is the Healthy Eating Coordinator at Healthy Peninsula, which serves the towns of Blue Hill, Penobscot, Surry, Castine, Brooklin, Sedgwick, Brooksville, Deer Isle and Stonington. Join us as we discuss the following: 1.  Tell me about your job as Healthy Eating Coordinator at Healthy Peninsula. 2. What programs does Healthy Peninsula support in our area to address food security?   3. Why is access to healthy food a necessary component of a healthy community? 4. What if I am listening to this and am interested in trying new fruits or vegetables, but am unsure how to cook or prepare them?  5. How can all of us contribute to solving food security issues in this area?  6. How do people reach you with questions or for more information?  7. What is bringing you joy right now? To contact Anna: Phone: 207-374-3257 email: awind@healthypeninsula.org Healthy Peninsula website: https://www.healthypeninsula.org/

“But that was really my dream. I wanted a tasting menu and to highlight the seafood. And to go forage this property and use the moss and the wild cranberries and the ocean. I mean, the ocean is literally in my backyard here, and I wanted to bring that to the plate.” We're in great company with Devin Finigan of Aragosta at Goose Cove. As an acclaimed chef and proprietor, a proud mother and community activist, Devin curates the best of Maine's bounty through her creative palate for food and hospitality. Having traveled the world learning from some of the best chefs, Devin was inspired to make Maine her home, committing to the community of fishermen and farmers who source local ingredients from the island and the ocean around it. Since 2019, she has restored Goose Cove with its 21 acres of lush greenery and rocky coasts, to house a heavenly seasonal restaurant with cozy vintage cottages for guests to have a taste of her own “chef's dream.” In this episode, Devin shares all of the senses that can be found on Deer Isle, Maine from the mossy forest floor to the salty sea air, from the wildflowers gracing her dishes to the cracking of the wood fired stoves, and what makes those memories so meaningful for her family and her guests alike.  Top Takeaways [1:30] Devin paints a picturesque memory of growing up in the mountains of Vermont, working in her father's restaurants, gardening and milking the cow with her mother, enjoying homemade ice cream, butter, and maple syrup with her three sisters. [3:40] Without a formal culinary education, Devin shadowed in Michelin starred kitchens around the world, from Thomas Keller's The French Laundry, Dan Barber's Blue Hill at Stone Barns, and Kyle Connaughton's SingleThread Farms where she learned to “highlight the ingredient as it is.” [7:45] With its original location on Main Street in Stonington, Devin set out to create beautiful dishes “from the heart,” with a feminine touch of course.  [13:25] After deciding to relocate her growing family to restore an old restaurant and cottages along the forested coastline of Goose Cove, Devin's young daughters are learning their way around her culinary world as “momma's helpers.”  [15:20] Fishing is the way of life in Deer Isle, and Devin thought what better way to highlight the prized catch of the town, than by naming her restaurant “Lobster” in Italian.  [23:50] Overnight and dinner guests alike can dine in good company with Chef Devin's multi-course tasting menu that is no fuss, no frills, just fun. [30:30] Guests can “live a chef's dream” by supporting local fishers and farmers, from scallops and oysters to carrots and mesclun. [36:15] From farming her own oysters to harvesting honey from her beehives, from private dining greenhouses to a craft cocktail beach bar, from collaborations with other local female chefs to restaurants around the world, Devin continues to build upon her island destination. Visit For Yourself Aragosta at Goose Cove Website  @aragosta.maine @aragosta.piccolomercato  Notable Mentions Maca de Castro in Mallorca, Spain  Le Labo Fragrances 44 North Coffee  Clé Tile Stonington Farmers Market Harbor Cafe in Stonington, Maine PenBay Farmed Scallops Four Season Farm Fine Line Farm Long Cove Sea Farm Verjus in Paris, France Table by Bruno Verjus in Paris, France Crown Jewel in Portland, Maine Stay In Good Company Website

Brighid Doherty Founder of the Solidago Herb School and Host of the Healthy Herb Podcast Deer Isle, Maine ~ Culinary Treasure Podcast Episode 110  The Culinary Treasure Podcast: Chefs, Winemakers, Distillers, Bakers, and More – Culinary Stories You Will Love!  In this episode of the Culinary Treasure Podcast our Host Steven Shomler visits with Brighid Doherty Founder of the Solidago Herb School and Host of the Healthy Herb Podcast Deer Isle, Maine.  During this episode Steven and Brighid go over her journey, what it's like to live on Deer Isle, Maine, and they talk about a number of herbs including Goldenrod, Mugwort, Yarrow, Dandelion, and more.  Adventures On the Maine Coast  To see all of the Culinary Treasure Network's Maine Coast content – Podcasts, Shows as well as This is Travel Treasure articles, and This is Culinary Treasure articles go to www.AdventuresOnTheMaineCoast.com  Adventures in Maine ~ A Maine Podcast ~ Travel Maine ~ Visit Maine   Follow Brighid Doherty  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/solidagoherbschool/     Follow The Solidago Herb School  Website https://www.solidagoherbschool.com/   The Nourish Yourself Workshop https://www.solidagoherbschool.com/nourish-yourself Facebook https://www.facebook.com/solidagoherbschool/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/solidagoherbschool/     Follow the Healthy Herb Podcast Website https://bleav.com/shows/the-healthy-herb-podcast/   Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-healthy-herb-podcast/id1549591179 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/7pQfzDFKJU8lMVKOyXRSNI   The Culinary Treasure Podcast 411  The Culinary Treasure Podcast is brought to you by The Culinary Treasure Network, and this episode was recorded on Deer Isle, Maine Steven Shomler is the Host and Creator of the Culinary Treasure Podcast. You Can Listen to the Culinary Treasure Podcast on Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Pandora, Audible, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music / Amazon Podcasts, Stitcher, Audacy, Deezer, Gaana, JioSaavn, the Samsung Podcast app, Resso, YouTube (audio only), Boomplay, and many other podcasts outlets.  The Culinary Treasure Podcast: Chefs, Winemakers, Distillers, Bakers, and More – Culinary Stories You Will Love!   Follow The Culinary Treasure Podcast Website  www.culinarytreasurepodcast.com  Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/CulinaryTreasurePodcast Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/culinarytreasurepodcast/   Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-portland-culinary-podcast/id1144423445 iHeartRadio https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-culinary-treasure-podcast-30948747/ Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/7auFMA0frzpAJxSk6LFpax Pandora https://www.pandora.com/podcast/culinary-treasure-podcast/PC:1000450759 Amazon Podcasts https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/d5c94cab-b5f6-46a1-b807-8b75562d3911/culinary-treasure-podcast Audible https://www.audible.com/pd/Culinary-Treasure-Podcast-Podcast/B08JJP5CLH   #CulinaryTreasurePodcast   The Travel Treasure Podcast The Culinary Treasure Podcast has a sister podcast Travel Treasure Podcast:  www.TravelTreasurePodcast.com     #TravelTreasurePodcast

The following is a conversation that I had with Vanessa Hatch. Vanessa is the Healthy Families Coordinator at Healthy Peninsula, which serves the towns of Blue Hill, Penobscot, Surry, Castine, Brooklin, Sedgwick, Brooksville, Deer Isle and Stonington. This is not intended to serve as any type of medical or health care advice. It is just for educational purposes. During our conversation we discuss the following questions: 1. Tell my listeners about your job as Healthy Families Coordinator at Healthy Peninsula.  2. What services does Healthy Peninsula offer to help families thrive?  3. Why is the health of families vital to the health of the entire community? 4. What is one program or service that you offer that you wish more people knew about?  5. Is there a typical work day for you? If so, what does it look like?  6. How can our community help you to accomplish the goals of your program?  7.  If you could wave a magic wand and solve one issue facing families right now, what would it be?  8. How do people reach you with questions or for more information? 9.  What is bringing you joy right now? To reach Vanessa by email: vhatch@healthypeninsula.org  To reach Vanessa by phone: Cell Phone: 207-469-1119 Healthy Peninsula Office Phone: 207-374-3257 Link to LibriVox: https://librivox.org/ Note on Child Care Provide Network Meetings: The child care provider network is open to child care owners in our service area and is held on the first Wednesday of each month at 6:00 pm.  Owners who come to the meetings get hours of elective continuing education through Maine Road to Quality (MRTQ) for participating in our zooms. Vanessa emails MRTQ each month with the participants/hours/and topic.  If someone is interested in joining us they can email Vanessa at vhatch@healthypeninsula.org

On today's episode W. Scott Olsen is talking to Jeffery Becton, one of the pioneers of digital revolution, photo-montage artist from from Deer Isle, Maine, USA.This podcast is brought to you by FRAMES - high quality quarterly printed photography magazine. You can find out more about FRAMES over at www.readframes.com.Find our more about FRAMES:FRAMES MagazineFRAMES Instagram feedFRAMES Facebook Group

Starting off the week with a bit of history, and some news from Pefkin, Imaginary Softwoods, & Camilla Padgitt-Coles. All that and more before I leave to visit to the stone store. Album of the day is: Nicole Mitchell “Duo With Deer Isle” https://nicolemitchell.bandcamp.com/album/duo-with-deer-isle Additional links for the day: https://nicolemitchell.bandcamp.com/merch/the-mandorla-letters-by-nicole-mitchell-gantt https://pefkin.bandcamp.com/album/the-light-bends-inwards https://camillapadgitt-coles.bandcamp.com/album/arco-ris https://imaginarysoftwoods.bandcamp.com/album/the-notional-pastures-of-imaginary-softwoods Brad Rose is the the principal writer and editor-in-chief of Foxy Digitalis, an online music magazine and has run various DIY record labels for the last 30 years. Wednesday episodes are exclusively on Patreon. foxydigitalis.zone patreon.com/foxydigitalis twitter: @foxydigitalis Instagram: @foxy.digitalis

Nestled within an archipelago in Penobscot Bay, Stonington Harbor is a bustling working waterfront at the southern end of the island of Deer Isle. The towns of Stonington and Deer Isle share an island and a public school system, deep family ties, a culture rooted in commercial fishing and art, and, like much of the nation, a dire housing crisis. In these towns there are simply not enough places for working people to live. Over twenty years ago, a small group of passionate Islanders began brainstorming and researching one solution to the housing problem. In 2020 that group, Island Workforce Housing, broke ground on the construction of five homes, each containing two year-round rentals. This is just one solution to a monumental issue facing this island and other communities in Maine and around the country. In this episode, we'll learn about some of the history behind this community's housing crisis and what, specifically, is at risk if there are no long-lasting solutions for year-round housing. And we'll learn about two solutions that these communities are exploring: building year-round rental homes, and potentially regulating short-term rentals.  This episode was written and produced Galen Koch and assistant producer Olivia Jolley for the Island Institute. Nicole Wolf takes the photographs that accompany this episode. From the Sea Up's Senior Editor is Isaac Kestenbaum. Thanks to Kathleen Billings, Linda Nelson, and the town of Stonington for participation in this episode. Thanks to Island Workforce Housing, specifically Henry Teverow, Maggie Kirsch, and Megan Dewey Wood. Special thanks to Anna and Ryan Woosley and their family for welcoming us into their home. This podcast is made possible by the Fund for Maine Islands and a partnership between the Island Institute, College of the Atlantic, Maine Sea Grant, and The First Coast.For more information about ongoing work in the Town of Stonington to address the housing crisis, visit: https://www.stoningtonmaine.org/gov/economic-development.php

Artist Jill Hoy is at a place of artistic integration. She would be the first to say that she benefited greatly from the creative critique she once received from her husband and fellow artist, Jon Imber. When Jon died in 2014 from ALS, Jill grieved not only the loss of her husband but also of her creative partner. That emotional process, occurring over the past few years during which Jill has focused on her art in a new way, has been accentuated by an internal wellspring of knowledge and confidence. Learn more about the impact of this life phase on Jill's art, as well as Jill's love for her adopted home of Deer Isle, Maine, today on Radio Maine. Every week, Dr. Lisa Belisle brings you an interview with a member of Maine's community, including artists, designers, and more. Subscribe to Radio Maine on YouTube so you never miss an episode. Jill Hoy is represented by the Portland Art Gallery of Maine. Click here to view her art.

Antonio Vega nació el 16 de diciembre de 1957 en Madrid y Dan Fogelberg murió el 16 de diciembre de 2007 a los cincuenta y seis años en Deer Isle, Maine. Sus vidas... sus palabras, sus pensamientos, sus sentimientos... en sus canciones. Nos adelantamos a mañana.  DISCO 1 ANTONIO VEGA Horizons (DE UN LUGAR PERDIDO - 9)DISCO 2 DAN FOGELBERG Part Of The Plan (TRIBUTE TO NICOLETTE LARSON - 2)DISCO 3 NACHA POP Lucha de gigantes (EL MOMENTO - 7)DISCO 4 DAN FOGELBERG Dancing Shoes (NETHERLANDS - 3)DISCO 5 ANTONIO VEGA Antes de haber nacido (EN DIRECTO - 2)DISCO 6 DAN FOGELBERG Heart Hotels (PHOENIX - 7)DISCO 7 ANTONIO VEGA Como La Lluvia al Sol (ANATOMÍA DE UNA OLA - 2)DISCO 8 DAN FOGELBERG Old Tennessee (ANGEL CAPTURED - 4)DISCO 9 DAN FOGELBERG & TIM WEISBERG Hurtwood Alley (6)DISCO 10 NACHA POP Con tal de regresar (DIBUJOS ANIMADOS - 5) DISCO 11 DAN FOGELBERG Stars (HOME FREE - 2)DISCO 12 ANTONIO VEGA Tesoros (NO ME IRÉ MAÑANA - 18)DISCO 13 DAN FOGELBERG Think What You’ve done (HIGH COUNTRY SNOWS - 10)DISCO 14 ANTONIO VEGA Ángel de Orión (3000 NOCHES CON MARGA - 3)Escuchar audio

Three tall tales--each entertaining and all of them true--keep the content lively as we explore a summer trunk show, a last-minute international transaction and a big birthday party gone awry! You'll get a better sense of what we jewelers see and experience on a daily basis from the mundane to the extraordinary (and of course I prefer the extraordinary)! Enjoy!-----------website: https://www.neilmarrs.comemail: neil@neilmarrs.cominstagram: https://www.instagram.com/neilmarrs/linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neilmarrs/

The following is a conversation that I had with Hallie Lartius. Hallie is an Island Institute Fellow who is working with Healthy Island Project. Her focus is digital equity and inclusion. In the episode we talk about: Hallie's first year living and working in the Deer Isle-Stonington community. What digital equity and inclusion are and why they are important to communities. What Hallie has been focusing on in addition to her digital equity and inclusion work. How the work that Hallie is doing will make our community healthier. Healthy Island Project's Website: https://healthyislandproject.org/ Healthy Island Project's Phone Number: 207-367-6332 Farm Drop Website for Deer Isle: https://farmdrop.us/shop/?markethub=deer-isle

Producers/Hosts: Jim Campbell and Amy Browne This series is made possible in part by a grant from the Maine Arts Commission Welcome to this edition of Maine: The Way Life Could Be, a series in which we look at challenges and opportunities facing Maine in the lifetimes of people alive today. Affordable housing is a big issue here in Maine, with current residents being priced out of certain areas by people moving here from out of state, purchase prices beyond the reach of average wage earners in all but one county, rents skyrocketing, and short term vacation rentals displacing long term rentals. Today we again hear from area town managers and planners that we interviewed earlier this year, a young person dealing with the issue, and a local real estate agent who fills us in on the trends. With inflation and interest rates complicating things, it’s hard to predict what things will look like in a few years, much less beyond that. Guests: Lane Sturtevant, Participant in January MTWLCB forum Kathleen Billings, Town Manager, Stonington, Maine Mike Cunning, Realtor, Worth Real Estate, Belfast, Maine Jim Fisher, Town Manager, Deer Isle, Maine, and former senior planner with the Hancock County Planning Commission Anne Krieg, Bangor Planning Officer FMI: Trends and Outlooks for the Maine Economy, Maine Association of Mortgage Professionals (presentation), by Amanda Rector, Maine State Economist, June 8, 2022 2021 Homeownership Housing Facts and Affordability Index for Maine, Maine State Housing Authority LD 290, An Act to Stabilize Property Taxes for Individuals 65 Years of Age or Older Who Own a Homestead for at Least 10 Years Airbnb bookings in rural Maine surge to $95M in 2021, Lori Valigra, Bangor Daily News, June 29, 2022 Portland isn't the only place out-of-staters are buying pricey homes, David Marino Jr., Bangor Daily News, June 23, 2022 About the hosts: Jim Campbell has a longstanding interest in the intersection of digital technology, law, and public policy and how they affect our daily lives in our increasingly digital world. He has banged around non-commercial radio for decades and, in the little known facts department (that should probably stay that way), he was one of the readers voicing Richard Nixon's words when NPR broadcast the entire transcript of the Watergate tapes. Like several other current WERU volunteers, he was at the station's sign-on party on May 1, 1988 and has been a volunteer ever since doing an early stint as a Morning Maine host, and later producing WERU program series including Northern Lights, Conversations on Science and Society, Sound Portrait of the Artist, Selections from the Camden Conference, others that will probably come to him after this is is posted, and, of course, Notes from the Electronic Cottage. 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, Maine Currents and Maine: The Way Life Could Be, Amy 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 Maine Association of Broadcasters awards for her work in 2017 and 2021. The post Maine: The Way Life Could Be 8/2/22: Housing in Maine -Affordable to Mainers? first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Melissa Raftery 44 North Coffee on Deer Isle, Maine ~ Culinary Treasure Podcast Episode 101 The Culinary Treasure Podcast: Chefs, Winemakers, Distillers, Bakers, and More – Culinary Stories You Will Love! In this episode of the Culinary Treasure Podcast our Host Steven Shomler visits with Melissa Raftery with 44 North Coffee on Deer Isle in Maine. Other Culinary Treasure Network Content Mentioned in This Episode Executive Chef Devin Finigan Aragosta ~ Culinary Treasure Podcast Episode 100 https://www.culinarytreasurepodcast.com/executive-chef-devin-finigan-aragosta-culinary-treasure-podcast-episode-100/ Mark Stell Portland Coffee Roasters Culinary Treasure Podcast Episode 91 https://www.culinarytreasurepodcast.com/mark-stell-portland-coffee-roasters-culinary-treasure-podcast-episode-91/   Subscribe to The Culinary Treasure Podcast Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-portland-culinary-podcast/id1144423445 iHeartRadio https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-the-portland-culinary-podc-30948747/ Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/7auFMA0frzpAJxSk6LFpax Google Podcasts https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL3BvcnRsYW5kY3VsaW5hcnlwb2RjYXN0LmxpYnN5bi5jb20vcnNz Go to www.culinarytreasurepodcast.com  to hear the other 100 episodes of the Culinary Treasure Podcast. Adventures On the Maine Coast  To see all of the Culinary Treasure Network's Maine Coast content – Podcasts, Shows as well as This is Travel Treasure articles, and This is Culinary Treasure articles go to www.AdventuresOnTheMaineCoast.com     Follow Melissa Raftery  Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/melraftery/   Follow 44 North Coffee  Website - https://44northcoffee.com/  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/44northcoffee Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/44northcoffee/   The Culinary Treasure Podcast 411 The Culinary Treasure Podcast is brought to you by The Culinary Treasure Network, and this episode was recorded at The 44 North Coffee Café In Deer Isle town on Deer Isle in Maine. Steven Shomler is the Host and Creator of the Culinary Treasure Podcast. You Can Listen to the Culinary Treasure Podcast on the Culinary Treasure Podcast website itself, on Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music / Amazon Podcasts, The North Station Media Network, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio, Audacy, Deezer, Gaana, JioSaavn, Resso, YouTube (audio only), the Samsung Podcast app, and many other podcasts outlets. Many thanks to Ken Wilson a true Media Maestro for his excellent sound engineering and editing!  The Culinary Treasure Podcast: Chefs, Winemakers, Distillers, Bakers, and More – Culinary Stories You Will Love!   Follow The Culinary Treasure Podcast Website  www.culinarytreasurepodcast.com  Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/CulinaryTreasurePodcast Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/culinarytreasurepodcast/  Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-portland-culinary-podcast/id1144423445 iHeartRadio https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-the-portland-culinary-podc-30948747/ Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/7auFMA0frzpAJxSk6LFpax Google Podcasts https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL3BvcnRsYW5kY3VsaW5hcnlwb2RjYXN0LmxpYnN5bi5jb20vcnNz YouTube (audio only – no video) – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYFs_8AxDxp5QOLe0gV22yg #CulinaryTreasurePodcast

Executive Chef Devin Finigan Aragosta on Deer Isle, Maine ~ Culinary Treasure Podcast Episode 100 The Culinary Treasure Podcast: Chefs, Winemakers, Distillers, Bakers, and More – Culinary Stories You Will Love! In this episode of the Culinary Treasure Podcast our Host Steven Shomler visits with Devin Finigan the Executive Chef at Aragosta on Deer Isle in Maine. 104 Photos  Go to the Culinary Treasure Podcast website to the Executive Chef Devin Finigan article to see more than 100 Photos from our visit to Aragosta  https://www.culinarytreasurepodcast.com/executive-chef-devin-finigan-aragosta-culinary-treasure-podcast-episode-100/    99 More Episodes Go to www.culinarytreasurepodcast.com  to hear the other 99 episodes of the Culinary Treasure Podcast. Other Culinary Treasure Network Content Mentioned in This Episode Culinary Treasure Podcast Episode 1 Chef Rick Gencarelli Founder of Lardo Portland, Oregon   https://www.culinarytreasurepodcast.com/chef-rick-gencarelli-founder-of-lardo-portland-oregon-culinary-treasure-podcast-episode-1/   Adventures On the Maine Coast  To see all of the Culinary Treasure Network's Maine Coast content – Podcasts, Shows as well as This is Travel Treasure articles, and This is Culinary Treasure articles go to www.AdventuresOnTheMaineCoast.com     Follow Chef Devin Finigan  Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/devineyre/   Follow Aragosta Website - https://aragostamaine.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/aragostamaine Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/aragosta.maine/   The Culinary Treasure Podcast 411 The Culinary Treasure Podcast is brought to you by The Culinary Treasure Network, and this episode was recorded Aragosta on Deer Isle in Maine. Steven Shomler is the Host and Creator of the Culinary Treasure Podcast. You Can Listen to the Culinary Treasure Podcast on the Culinary Treasure Podcast website itself, on Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music / Amazon Podcasts, The North Station Media Network, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio, Audacy, Deezer, Gaana, JioSaavn, YouTube (audio only), the Samsung Podcast app, and many other podcasts outlets. Many thanks to Ken Wilson a true Media Maestro for his excellent sound engineering and editing! The Culinary Treasure Podcast: Chefs, Winemakers, Distillers, Bakers, and More – Culinary Stories You Will Love!   Follow The Culinary Treasure Podcast Website  www.culinarytreasurepodcast.com  Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/CulinaryTreasurePodcast Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/culinarytreasurepodcast/  Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-portland-culinary-podcast/id1144423445 iHeartRadio https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-the-portland-culinary-podc-30948747/ Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/7auFMA0frzpAJxSk6LFpax Google Podcasts https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL3BvcnRsYW5kY3VsaW5hcnlwb2RjYXN0LmxpYnN5bi5jb20vcnNz YouTube (audio only – no video) – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYFs_8AxDxp5QOLe0gV22yg   #CulinaryTreasurePodcast

Larry Clifford is the new Healthy Aging Coordinator at Healthy Peninsula. Healthy Peninsula serves the Blue Hill Peninsula, Deer Isle and Stonington through their work on Healthy Aging, Healthy Eating and Healthy Families. During our conversation, Larry answers the following questions: What does "age friendly" mean? Why should communities be concerned about being "age friendly"? Why has Larry focused on community interviews? What areas of need have been identified through these interviews? How can we help Larry make our community more age-friendly? What other programs/resources does Healthy Peninsula offer? To reach Larry: email: lclifford@healthypeninsula.org office phone: 207-374-3257 location of Healthy Peninsula's office (it is new!): 26 Hinckley Ridge Road, Blue Hill, Maine Healthy Peninsula website: https://www.healthypeninsula.org/

Producers/Hosts: Jim Campbell and Amy Browne This series is made possible in part by a grant from the Maine Arts Commission Welcome to this edition of Maine: The Way Life Could Be, a series in which we look at challenges and opportunities facing Maine in the lifetimes of people alive today. The population of Maine has been the oldest and “whitest” in the state, but even before the real estate boom during the pandemic, some of state’s demographics were starting to shift. Today we look at the 2018-2028 demographics forecast for the state, with Maine’s State Economist, Amanda Rector, author of the report. We also talk with Jim Fisher, Deer Isle Town Manager and Hancock County planner, about how some of the trends play out in real life in our communities. Guests: Amanda Rector is the State Economist for Maine. In this capacity, she conducts ongoing analysis of Maine’s economic and demographic conditions to help inform policy decisions. Amanda is a member of the State of Maine's Revenue Forecasting Committee and serves as the Governor's liaison to the U. S. Census Bureau. She started working for the state in 2004 and has been State Economist since 2011. She earned a BA in Economics from Wellesley College and her Master’s in Public Policy and Management from the Muskie School of Public Service at the University of Southern Maine. Jim Fisher is the Town Manager for Deer Isle and former senior planner with the Hancock County Planning Commission. He earned a doctorate in urban regional planning from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, and was a Fulbright scholar. He also hosted “Common Health” here on WERU for several years. FMI: Maine Population Outlook, 2018-2018, Office of the State Economist State Economist Amanda Rector presents Trends and Outlook for Maine’s Economy to the Maine Association of Mortgage Professionals, June 8, 2022 Pandemic Migration Spurs Maine’s Biggest Population Growth in Two Decades, Jessica Piper, Bangor Daily News, December 27, 2021 About the hosts: Jim Campbell has a longstanding interest in the intersection of digital technology, law, and public policy and how they affect our daily lives in our increasingly digital world. He has banged around non-commercial radio for decades and, in the little known facts department (that should probably stay that way), he was one of the readers voicing Richard Nixon's words when NPR broadcast the entire transcript of the Watergate tapes. Like several other current WERU volunteers, he was at the station's sign-on party on May 1, 1988 and has been a volunteer ever since doing an early stint as a Morning Maine host, and later producing WERU program series including Northern Lights, Conversations on Science and Society, Sound Portrait of the Artist, Selections from the Camden Conference, others that will probably come to him after this is is posted, and, of course, Notes from the Electronic Cottage. 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, Maine Currents and Maine: The Way Life Could Be, Amy 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 Maine Association of Broadcasters awards for her work in 2017 and 2021. The post Maine: The Way Life Could Be 7/5/22: Shifting Demographics in Maine first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Trigger warning: This episode contains discussions about child abuse and neglect. If you are in immediate danger or know of a child who is in danger, please call 911. This is my second conversation with Savannah Steiger, Care Coordinator and Educator for Sunrise Opportunities Prevention Council. April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. While Savannah and her colleagues work on this issue all year long, they are using April as a time to highlight this issue in Hancock and Washington Counties. Among other things, Savannah and I discuss: What is the Prevention Council? How and when did it get started? How many Councils exist in Maine and what are their areas of focus? What is considered child abuse and neglect? What are the risk factors for child abuse and neglect and why are they important to recognize in addressing this issue? How has the pandemic impacted child abuse and neglect? How many cases of child abuse and neglect were there in Maine last year? What can we do as a community to minimize child abuse and neglect? What types of programs does Sunrise Opportunities Prevention Council offer to parents, caregivers, community agencies and the general public? What should I do if I suspect child abuse and neglect? Contact Information: To report child abuse/neglect: 1-800-452-1999 Savannah Steiger: phone (text or call)-207-271-8199 or email ssteiger@sun-rise.org Sunrise Opportunities Prevention Council website: https://sun-rise.tv/can-council/ Sunrise Opportunities Prevention Council phone number: 207-255-8273 To contact Anne West to sign up for a Front Porch session in Deer Isle: ihwf1966@gmail.com

Producer/Host: Ron Beard Town clerks play an important role in local communities, often behind the scenes. They provide direct day-to-day contact with citizens, play critical support roles to other town departments, and oversee town meetings as well as local, state, and federal elections. And they take great satisfaction in doing their jobs well and keeping up with trends and technology. This program highlights how town clerks in Bucksport, Bar Harbor, Deer Isle and Mount Desert communities carry out their responsibilities. Guests: Claire Woolfolk, Town Clerk, Mount Desert, Maine Liz Graves, Town Clerk, Bar Harbor, Maine Heather Cormier, Town Clerk, Deer Isle, Maine Amy Flood, City Clerk, Belfast, Maine About the host: 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. The post Talk of the Towns 3/9/22: Town Clerks—an Essential Role in Maine Communities first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Producer/Host: Ron Beard Town clerks play an important role in local communities, often behind the scenes. They provide direct day-to-day contact with citizens, play critical support roles to other town departments, and oversee town meetings as well as local, state, and federal elections. And they take great satisfaction in doing their jobs well and keeping up with trends and technology. This program highlights how town clerks in Bucksport, Bar Harbor, Deer Isle and Mount Desert communities carry out their responsibilities. Guests: Claire Woolfolk, Town Clerk, Mount Desert, Maine Liz Graves, Town Clerk, Bar Harbor, Maine Heather Cormier, Town Clerk, Deer Isle, Maine Amy Flood, City Clerk, Belfast, Maine About the host: 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. The post Talk of the Towns 3/9/22: Town Clerks—an Essential Role in Maine Communities first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

This episode features my conversation with Dr. Hollan Oliver. Hollan is a native islander and is the owner of Coastline Physical Therapy and Performance in Deer Isle. In this episode we talk about how she ended up back on the island after years "away" and what draws her to this helping profession. In addition, Hollan and I discuss what services she offers, how to reach her for an appointment, what happens during a physical therapy session, and one thing we can all do today to increase our strength, mobility and flexibility. Fun facts that are brought up in this episode: Hollan's office manager is a sweet dog named Presley. Hollan is a new mom. Hollan was one of the first recipients of an Island Medical Center health scholarship. To make an appointment, visit Hollan's website at: https://coastlinetherapy.com/ or call her at 207-619-4974. If you are a physical therapist, or know a physical therapist, who would like to practice on the island, reach out to Hollan at: hollan@coastlinetherapy.com. Hollan's book recommendation-"Treat Your Own Back" by Robin McKenzie.

In this episode I talk with Esther Adams and Marti Brill of the Mariners Soar! Afterschool Program at Deer Isle Elementary School. These two ladies pour their hearts and souls into caring for our island children. Among other things, Marti and Esther answer the following questions: 1. What is the After School Program? Who does it serve and why was it created? 2. How does the After School Program improve the overall physical and/or mental health of this community? 3. What does a typical day look like? 4. How do students access after school programming? 5. How has the pandemic impacted your work? 6. What has surprised you most about this program? 7. What is bringing you joy right now? To financially support the afterschool program, please send checks made payable to "Deer Isle Elementary School" to 249 N Deer Isle Road, Deer Isle, ME 04627. Please put "Mariners Soar! Program" in the memo of your check. To offer your help as a volunteer, please contact Marti or Esther by calling 348-6301.

Yup, it's Debbie's 70th birthday today.She's been chewing this milestone over for months, knowing that turning 70 means entering the land of the old.Time is running out so fast. How many more good years does she have left before entering the land of the old, old? Realistically, at 70, she's got 10 to 15 good years of active living left. A sobering thought.She invites her husband Sam back on the show to talk about their bucket lists for this eighth decade. She and Sam both turned 70 this year. They share some of their projects for the coming decade, from getting a puppy (Debbie's idea, so far not shared by Sam), to traveling again (they hope), to how they plan to deal with their own old, old age. They also discuss the idea of being challenged and the difference between challenges and accomplishments. Mentioned in this episode or useful:At Peace: Choosing a Good Death After a Long Life by Samuel Harrington MD (Grand Central Life & Style 2018)Debbie and Sam's blog: Gap Year After SixtyIsland Nursing Home on Deer Isle, MEgoop (a modern lifestyle brand)Piece of Cake (Debbie's cousin's company: the best iced cakes!)La  Réunion (island in the Indian Ocean)Definition of an intentional community  Related episodes:S4-EP4: Aging Options: Skylar Skikos on Intergenerational and Regenerative CommunitiesS3-EP24: Steven Petrow on the Stupid Things He Won't Do When He Gets OldS3-EP25: Debbie Weil on Turning 70, Mortality, and Making the Most of Growing Older Previous episodes featuring host Debbie Weil and her husband Sam Harrington:S3-EP22: Debbie & Sam on Getting Calm and Centered in BajaS3-EP16: Debbie & Sam on Fasting For Five Days and Why They Were Crazy Enough to Do ItS2-EP24: Debbie & Sam on the Gap Year For Everyone, Silver Linings, and Not Should'ingS2-EP18: Debbie & Sam on the New Normal, Quarantines, Immunity Passports, and Masks & GlovesS2-EP12: Debbie & Sam on the Coronavirus, Magical Thinking, and AgingS1-EP10: On Debbie & Sam's Bucket List: Living in FranceS1-EP2: Debbie & Sam on How They Decided to Take a Gap Year at Age 62  Note from DebbieIf you've been enjoying the podcast, please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts. It takes less than two minutes and it really makes a difference. It makes me feel loved and it also attracts new listeners.Subscribe to my newsletter and get my free writing guide: https://bitly.com/debbie-free-guide. Connect with me:Twitter: @debbieweilInstagram: @debbieweilFacebook: @debbieweilLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/debbieweilBlog: Gap Year After SixtyEmail: thegapyearpodcast@gmail.com- Debbie  We Are Looking For a SponsorIf you are interested in reaching a smart and thoughtful audience of midlife, and older, listeners, contact Debbie Weil.  Media PartnersNext For MeEncore.orgMEA Support this podcast:Leave a review on Apple Podcasts: it will help us find a sponsor! If you are interested, contact Debbie WeilSubscribe via Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher or Spotify Credits:Host: Debbie WeilProducer: Far Out MediaPodcast website Music:Lakeside Path by Duck Lake

Ronda Dodge, Chairperson of the Island Nursing Home (INH) Board of Directors, and I continue our discussion about the closure of the facility, plans to reopen and what we can all do to be supportive in the meantime. Exciting news! The INH Board is working on finalizing a contract with an outside agency who will come in and provide an assessment and recommendations for reopening. We will have more details available next week, but this is a very hopeful step! Ronda talks about the need for housing on or near the island. If you have any leads on this, please reach out to me at ihwf1966@gmail.com and I will forward them on to Ronda and Peter Roth. Peter is heading up the Task Force's Affordable Housing subcommittee. It is not too late to Adopt a Resident! If you would like to participate in this worthwhile program, please email Dede Ragot at dragot@islandnursinghome.org. To donate towards the cost of producing and sending an island calendar to each former resident, as well as for future holiday cards, gifts, etc., please send a check payable to: Island Nursing Home, 587 North Deer Isle Road, Deer Isle, ME 04627. Place the words "Calendar Project-Resident Needs" in the memo section. Keep sending me your questions and I will try to ask them on a future episode. Email: ihwf1966@gmail.com Phone: 207-367-5851

Strong. Calm. Serene. So are the vessels of Sonja Blomdahl. In an industrial neighborhood near Seattle's Lake Union, the artist turned loose her vivid colors into the unsuspecting gray of her spacious cinderblock and cement studio. If a Scandinavian flavor is detected in the hue of her celestial orbs, it is by chance as she credits rainy Seattle as her primary inspiration. But Blomdahl is in fact of Swedish descent, leaving some collectors of her work to wonder if the Scandinavian sense of style and design is in her blood.  After graduating from Massachusetts College of Art with a BFA in ceramics, Blomdahl studied at Orrefors Glass School in Sweden for six months, providing her with a solid background in efficiently handling her material. Upon arrival at the glass factory in 1976, she had $300 in her pocket. When her apprenticeship was over and in need of cash, Blomdahl went to work as a cleaning woman in a Swedish hospital to finance trips to Italy and the British Isles. Back in Massachusetts, she blew glass in a New Hampshire studio for nine months until Dan Dailey, a former teacher at Mass Art, invited her to be his teaching assistant at Pilchuck.  Three weeks at Pilchuck in the summer of 1978 proved to be a pivotal time in Blomdahl's career, for it was there that she viewed the Italian master Checco Ongaro demonstrate the double bubble or incalmo technique. She honed this process over the next two years while working at the Glass Eye Studio in Seattle and teaching glassblowing at Pratt Fine Arts Center. After her first exhibition at Traver in 1981, Blomdahl stopped working at the Glass Eye, bought a three-month Euro Rail pass and traveled around Europe. There, she had the opportunity to produce new work in Ann Wolff's studio in Sweden – a wonderful experience that further entrenched Blomdahl's desire to establish her own hotshop. She shipped the work made there back to Seattle and had a second sell-out show at Traver, allowing her to build a studio in 1982, where she worked for the next 25 years. Currently on view in Venice and American Studio Glass, curated by Tina Oldknow and William Warmus, Blomdahl's work was the focus of solo exhibitions at the Montgomery Museum of Fine Art, Montgomery, Alabama; Martha's Vineyard Glassworks, West Tisbury, Massachusetts; and the William Traver Gallery, Tacoma, Washington. Permanent installations and collections include American Craft Museum, New York, New York; Clinton Presidential Library and Museum, Little Rock, Arkansas; Museum of Decorative Art, Prague, Czech Republic; Corning Museum of Glass, Corning, New York; and Kitazawa Contemporary Glass Museum, Kitazawa, Japan, to name a few. She has held teaching positions at Pratt Fine Arts Center, Haystack Mountain School of Crafts in Deer Isle, Maine, and the Appalachian Center in Smithville, Tennessee.  Blomdahl's focus has been the vessel. She states: “In the vessel, I find the form to be of primary importance. It holds the space. In a sense, the vessel is a history of my breath: It contains the volume within. If I have done things correctly, the profile of the piece is a continuous curve; the shape is full, and the opening confident. Color is often the joy in making a piece. I want the colors to glow and react with each other. The clear band between the colors acts as an optic lens; it moves the color around and allows you to see into the piece. The relationship between form, color, proportion, and process intrigued me.”  

Producer/Host: Suzanne Carmichael, AARP Maine volunteer “Five Major Health Issues Facing Older Rural Residents” -Transportation problem getting health care (why, options, lack of public awareness) -Health care access issues -Role of social connectedness -Nutritional challenges -Role of poverty Guests: John Gale, President, National Rural Health Association, Senior Research Associate, Maine Rural Health Research Center (University of Southern Maine) About the host: Suzanne Spitz Carmichael is a retired public interest attorney. She was the Executive Director/lobbyist for three state-wide Ralph Nader consumer groups (Ohio, New York & Maine). Another position was as Maine’s first state-wide ombudsman (for the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation.) She has also been a freelance journalist writing primarily for the New York Times and other national publications. Other professional work included a stint as the Associate Producer of documentaries for the Seattle NBC affiliate for which she won a regional Emmy, and two jobs directing grant-making foundations. Suzanne has also offered public relations workshops and consulting services for non-profits and artists throughout the country. She notes that “My only background concerning issues facing older Mainers is that I’m 77, have lived in Deer Isle year ’round since 1997, and seem to always be analyzing issues as they happen to me or folks I know.” The post 11/17/21 50+ Aging in Rural Maine: “Five Major Health Issues Facing Older Rural Residents” first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Producer/Host: Suzanne Carmichael, AARP Maine volunteer Issues that AARP Maine worked on during the 2021 Maine legislative session -New retirement savings plan -Prescription drug bills -Internet bills -Long-term family caregiver issues -Relevance of voting laws to older Mainers -New law protecting vulnerable road users Guests: Japhet Els, Advocacy and Outreach Director for AARP Maine Bridget Quinn, Advocacy and Outreach Director for AARP Maine About the host: Suzanne Spitz Carmichael is a retired public interest attorney. She was the Executive Director/lobbyist for three state-wide Ralph Nader consumer groups (Ohio, New York & Maine). Another position was as Maine’s first state-wide ombudsman (for the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation.) She has also been a freelance journalist writing primarily for the New York Times and other national publications. Other professional work included a stint as the Associate Producer of documentaries for the Settle NBC affiliate for which she won a regional Emmy, and two jobs directing grant-making foundations. Suzanne has also offered public relations workshops and consulting services for non-profits and artists throughout the country. She notes that “My only background concerning issues facing older Mainers is that I’m 77, have lived in Deer Isle year ’round since 1997, and seem to always be analyzing issues as they happen to me or folks I know.” The post DEBUT! 50+ Aging in Rural Maine: “A View From Augusta”-What the Maine Legislature Did in 2021 for Older Mainers first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Opiate Free Island Partnership recently started a Syringe Service Program at St. Brendan's Church in Deer Isle. This program runs every Thursday from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. In this episode, Ashley Pesek, OFIP's Program Director answers the following questions: What is a syringe service program? Is it different than a needle exchange? What did OFIP have to do to bring this service to the island? How do people use this service? How is the program doing in its first month? What are OFIP's goals in running this program? How can we as a community support this program? To reach Ashley at OFIP: 207-367-5850 or email ofip.director@gmail.com OFIP's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/opiatefreeisland/

How did Dr. Alpaugh end up practicing dentistry on Deer Isle? Did she always want to become a dentist? Why is oral health important? What has changed about her practice during the pandemic? We talk about all this and more.  Island Dental Offices-367-2631 To inquire about the Reduced Fee Dental Program call Anne West at 367-5851. Websites referenced by Wendy during our conversation: American Dental Association: https://www.ada.org/en American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry: https://www.aapd.org/ American Academy of Periodontology https://www.perio.org/ National Institutes of Health https://www.nih.gov/ National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center https://www.mchoralhealth.org/

Producer/Host: Natalie Springuel For our December 25, 2020 show, we are talking about Maine seafood for the holidays! Our regular Coastal Conversations host Natalie Springuel teamed up with Sea Grant colleagues Dana Morse and Heather Sadusky, to celebrate Maine seafood traditions and feature seafood recipes you might like to try this holiday season! Our guests include oyster, mussel and salmon growers, lobster fishermen, fisheries advocates, and our very own Sea Grant graphic designer (who happens to be a darn good cook). You will hear about salmon, lobster, scallops, oysters and lots of other fresh Maine seafood. And you will get a lovely dose of family on this show; something about Maine, seafood and the holidays combined inspire connection. We hope this show will unleash your own culinary creativity in the kitchen this holiday season! Guests: Dana Morse, Maine Sea Grant Heather Sadusky, Maine Sea Grant Kathy Tenga-González, Science Publications Designer, Maine Sea Grant Wade and Claire Day, Machiasport (Wade is the Machiasport Harbormaster and a former lobsterman) Jeff (Smokey) McKeen, Co-founder, Pemaquid Oyster Company Afton Hupper, Maine Aquaculture Association Marnie Reed Crowell, Deer Isle, author: Recipe ideas for farmed scallops Andrew Lively, Cooke Aquaculture Inc. John Cotton, Co-owner, Icehouse oysters Monique Coombs, Maine Coast Fishermen's Association Fiona De Koning, Acadia Aquafarm Butterfield family (Sue, Karen, Karla and Danielle), Butterfield Shellfish Co. About the host: Natalie Springuel has hosted Coastal Conversation's since 2015, with support from the University of Maine Sea Grant where she has served as a marine extension associate for 20 years. In 2019, Springuel received an award for Public Affairs programming from the Maine Association of Broadcasters for the Coastal Conversations show called “Portland's Working Waterfront.” Springuel is passionate about translating science, sharing stories, and offering a platform for multiple voices to weigh in on complex coastal and ocean issues. She has recently enrolled in audio production training at Maine Media Workshop to dive deeper into making great community radio. The post Coastal Conversations 12/25/20: Holiday seafood recipes and traditions first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

In today's episode Matthew Trombley updates the community on the recent COVID outbreak at Island Nursing Home in Deer Isle. We talk about the following: 1. What is the current condition of residents and staff who have tested positive for COVID? 2. When will the first doses of vaccine arrive at INH and will residents and staff who have already tested positive still be vaccinated? 3. How is staffing at the facility? 4. What was the final result of the recent State survey conducted within the facility following report of the outbreak? 5. How has the INH Board of Directors helped out during this time? 6. Are there any needs the community should be aware of? You will not be able to listen to this episode without coming to the conclusion that there is no place like Deer Isle-Stonington!

This is a special bonus episode and a must listen. Dr. Zelnick posted on his personal Facebook page this past weekend that COVID has reached the Deer Isle-Stonington community. What does that mean for us? What can each of us do to prevent further spread of this virus? What are the symptoms of COVID and what can we do if we experience one or more of them? Where should we go for reliable information? What will the holidays look like this year? Dr. Zelnick talks about his medical career and guides us through this latest challenge with his trademark calm, compassion and humor. Phone number for Northern Light Primary Care Stonington: 207-367-2311 Northern Light COVID Resources and Testing Website: https://northernlighthealth.org/Resources/COVID-19 Websites Recommended by Dr. Zelnick: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Website: https://www.cdc.gov/ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Website regarding holidays: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/holidays.html Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention Website: https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/ BBC news: https://www.bbc.com/news Scientific American: https://www.scientificamerican.com/ WERU for transcriptions of Dr. Shah's updates: https://weru.org/weru-coronavirus-updates/ Articles/Links recommended by Dr. Zelnick: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/eight-persistent-covid-19-myths-and-why-people-believe-them/ https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/about-face-coverings.html and for those interested in the historical perspective, this is one of the most fascinating stories of modern science figuring out the mystery of the 1918 flu; the 2 guys who figured it out had a chance meeting in a cafeteria at the University of Iowa; they got talking over lunch and realized that together they had to key to the story… https://www.cdc.gov/flu/pandemic-resources/reconstruction-1918-virus.html

Chef Devin Finigan truly does it all. Her restaurant, Aragosta at Goose Cove in Deer Isle, Maine, is simply one of the most enjoyable experiences in the entire state. Her enthusiasm for what she does is absolutely contagious and left me wanting to schedule another visit in the Fall.  In this episode, we discuss the past, present, and future of Aragosta, while deviating to address everything from dining al fresco to cod sperm. Also that time someone ruined my birthday cake..  Also we make Mint Juleps with Belfry Bourbon from Stroudwater Distillery, the recipe is available at foodcomapodcast.com! You can also find the episode on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play!, and Stitcher.  Also, Feel Free to SHARE, FOLLOW and RATE Us on iTunes! MANY thanks go to our sponsors:    Vespertino Tequila Crema Stroudwater Distillery Evan Williams Bourbon Larceny Bourbon Coals Bayside Root Wild Kombucha Blyth & Burrows Hot Suppa Lil's Cafe The Old Port Sea Gril Speckled Ax Coffee The Highroller Lobster Co. Bissell Brothers Brewing Via Vecchia Portland Distro If you would like to know more about sponsorship opportunities, respond to Joe Ricchio at jsricchio@gmail.com Production and Editing by Chris Loughran and Doreen O'Donnell of No End Media.

Producer/Host: Ron Beard Project Launch and Deer Isle-Stonington High School—supporting high school graduates and their families with the transition to post-secondary education and the world of work What led to the creation of Project Launch in 2012? The transition from high school to post-secondary education can be challenging… what were you observing about the differences and similarities of those challenges to students of Deer Isle-Stonington High School and their peers in other parts of Maine? What were the key elements of Project Launch originally and how is it set up now? Support to students planning for post-secondary education, transition and ongoing support Support for students not immediately planning to attend college or technical schools, seeking local employment, internships, apprenticeships What is the perspective from Deer Isle/Stonington High School? What is the partnership between Project Launch and the school? How do you track success? What support and challenges do you face in keeping the program thriving? What are your hopes for future (individual and for Project Launch)—Each Guest responds as we wrap up the conversation… Guests: Kim Hutchinson, Director, Project Launch (PL) Saige Brages is a fourth-year UMA student, and PL office manager and social media guru! Rachel Shepard recent graduate Deer Isle-Stonington High School Kaitlynne Harrison second-year college student, Dennis Duquette, DISHS principal, PL Advisory Committee Board Member Chelsea Brown, current DISHS guidance counselor, Kathy Githens, PL Advisory Committee Member, Haley Robbins McDonald, owner/operator of Island Daycare, past PL advisory committee member About the host: 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. The post Talk of the Towns 7/8/20: Project Launch and Deer Isle-Stonington High School first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Samaa Aburraqib's poem “End of Land, Deer Isle” read by Maya Williams. The post Poetry Express 5/17/20: “End of Land, Deer Isle” first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Producer/Host: Ron Beard Studio Engineer: Amy Browne Key Discussion Points: What were some of the larger conversations in the world of art and craft that gave rise to Haystack? Art vs. Craft, Cranbrook, the Bauhas, Black Mountain, other antecedents? What was the enduring philosophy that undergirds Haystack from creation to present? Who were the principle “forces” of what became Haystack (Francis and Priscilla Merritt, Mary Bishop, Marni Sewell, Estelle and William Shevis) and how did they shape it? What led to the original location of Haystack in Liberty Maine? What were the first summer sessions like… what was taught? Was there an underlying philosophy to the teaching and learning? What was the arc of the story of Haystack in Liberty? What were the main points of success? Where was there tension (e.g. summer vs year-round)? What issues did the trustees wrestle with? What led to the relocation of Haystack from Liberty to Deer Isle? What was the process of designing the new campus at Sunshine? Ed Barnes and Fran Merritt, with construction by Basil Bray Guest: Alana VanderWerker, Waldoboro, ME artist, author Haystack at Liberty, 2019 The post Talk of the Towns 11/8/19- Art Amazes, Craft Satisfies: Early History of Haystack Mountain School of Crafts first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Producer/Host: Ron Beard, University of Maine Cooperative Extension Engineer: Amy Browne Community concerns and opportunities: Looking back and looking forward—the view from Deer Isle, Stockton Springs and Mount Desert Key Discussion Points: Thumbnail sketches of geography, population and demographics economic base, history of Deer Isle, Stockton Springs, Mount Desert Brief overviews of town Governance structures: Selectboard, town meeting, key committees Opportunities and challenges from the past year… achievements? Opportunities and challenges for the year ahead Comparison of Tax base (valuation), budget and tax rate Portion of budget for education How do you handle capital costs? How is your volunteer base holding up (town committees, public safety, etc.) Examples of town to town and town to non-governmental partnerships and collaboration What is most satisfying about your work as town manager? What makes your town a good place to live? Guests: Jim Fisher, Town Manager, Deer Isle Courtney O'Donnell, Town Manager, Stockton Springs Durlin Lunt, Town Manager, Mount Desert The post Talk of the Towns 1/11/19 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Producer/Host: Amy Browne Audio recorded by Carolyn Coe Bruce Gagnon on the “US Pivot to the Asia-Pacific” and ties with BIW here in Maine Bruce Gagnon is well known in Maine as the co-founder of the Global Network Against Weapons & Nuclear Power in Space, and as an active member of Veterans for Peace. He is also a senior fellow at the Nuclear Policy Research Institute and a member of the “Working Group for Peace and Demilitarization in Asia and the Pacific” and has traveled extensively in the area. He spoke in Deer Isle on August 3rd at an event sponsored by Island Peace and Justice, Peninsula Peace and Justice and Americas Who Tell the Truth. The topic was the “Pivot to the Asia-Pacific”. Gagnon talked about the U.S. military presence in the region, U.S. relations with N. Korea, S. Korea, Japan, China, and Russia, and ties with Bath Iron Works here in Maine Note: An excerpt from this talk aired on a previous edition of Maine Currents Maine Currents- independent local news, views and culture, every Tuesday at 4pm on WERU-FM and weru.org The post Maine Currents 9/5/17 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Producer/Host: Amy Browne Contributing producers: Carolyn Coe, Denis Howard Segment 1: Bruce Gagnon on Korea, BIW and the US “Pivot to the Asia-Pacific” Maine-based peace activist Bruce Gagnon spoke in Deer Isle on August 3rd about what's being called the US “Pivot to the Asia-Pacific”. Gagnon has traveled to South Korea and worked with peace activists there and elsewhere in the region who oppose US military bases in their countries. He has also made the connection with the destroyers being built here in Maine at Bath Iron Works and has been arrested for civil disobedience at BIW. Although he spoke before President Trump’s recent comments about “fire and fury” in North Korea, Gagnon's views on the region provide insight not heard in the mainstream media. He is a senior fellow at the Nuclear Policy Research Institute, and is a member of the “Working Group for Peace and Demilitarization in Asia and the Pacific” a consortium of acclaimed scholars sharing a focus on the region. (Recorded by Carolyn Coe, edited by Amy Browne) UPDATE: We contacted Bruce Gagnon this week for a comment following the escalation of tensions in the region after he spoke in Deer Isle. Here is his response: “In a new report, published by the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists, missile experts (including Ted Postol from MIT) write that North Korea does not have the rocket capability that Washington and the corporate media are claiming. They state, “The Hwasong-14 does not currently constitute a nuclear threat to the lower 48 states of the United States. The flight tests on July 4 and 28 were a carefully choreographed deception by North Korea to create a false impression that the Hwasong-14 is a near-ICBM that poses a nuclear threat to the continental US. The Hwasong-14 tested on July 4 and 28 may not even be able to deliver a North Korean atomic bomb to Anchorage, Alaska.” The US to this day refuses to sign a peace treaty with North Korea – thus the war legally continues. On July 27, 1953 the US signed an Armistice (ceasefire) with North Korea but that is it. Thus the continuous US-South Korean war games right along the North Korean border must make Pyongyang wonder – is this the real thing? Did the Pentagon decide to invade us for real this time like they have done in Vietnam, Yugoslavia, Granada, Panama, Iraq, Afghanistan, Libya, Syria, and Yemen? Embedded deep beneath North Korea's mountainous zones are some 200 varieties of minerals, including gold, iron, copper, zinc, magnesite, limestone, tungsten, and graphite. Some of these stockpiles are among the largest in the world, and North Korea, a tiny and cash-strapped nation, frequently uses them to bring in additional revenue — no matter the laws against doing so. The total value of these minerals lies somewhere between $6 trillion and $10 trillion. Could much of this war hype be a plan to grab their resources? In the end I think it important to say that North Korea is really a foil – the US does not fear NK which only has 4 nuclear warheads while the US has 6,800 of them. Clearly the demonization and scare campaign around NK is intended to justify the US military ‘pivot' of 60% of Pentagon forces into the Asia-Pacific to be aimed at China and Russia – the real prizes that Washington has on the regime change list.” Segment 2: WERU’s Denis Howard talks with Peter Alexander about his new rock opera “One Way Trip To Mars” — opening at the Waterville Opera House on August 24th. Tune in to hear what went into creating the project and get a sneak preview of the music! Maine Currents- independent local news, views and culture, every Tuesday at 4pm on WERU-FM and weru.org The post Maine Currents 8/15/17 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Host: Ron Beard, University of Maine Cooperative Extension Studio Engineer: Amy Browne Issue: Community concerns and opportunities Program Topic: Support for success in high school and the transition to college and work Key Discussion Points: Kim shares her own profile and describes her own high school and college path, comparing and contrasting some of the challenges she sees current high school and college students facing Todd shares a bit about his high school-to-college transition and sets the context for the challenge he and the school board and staff and community took on to build capacity for success for Deer Isle-Stonington High School Kim and Todd share a bit about the community of Deer Isle and its economy, how fishing influences choices by high school age students and families Todd describes what led to the creation of the three “pathways” (project based learing in marine sector, arts and health care), how they were chosen, and the community partnerships that have made them vibrant, shares profiles of students who have made each pathway work for them… Kim describes what led to the creation of Project Launch, (including connections from her earlier work with Healthy Island Project and Ready by 21 (support for high school students for preparing for college or employment) shares how program works (selection and training of gurus, connection with guidance program at school, matching with high school seniors, role of parents and families) Pat Shepard, a current guru (by phone) shares what it has meant to him, and what how the relationship seems to be working for the students he mentors Todd goes into more detail about Eastern Maine Skippers Program, including reference to Penobscot East and other partners, this year's Green Crab project, Fisherman's Forum session and the May session at the Grand in Ellsworth. Guests: Todd West, Principal, Deer Isle-Stonington High School Kim Hutchinson, Coordinator, Project Launch The post Talk of the Towns 4/10/15 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Host: Ron Beard, University of Maine Cooperative Extension Studio Engineer: Amy Browne Program Topic: Employee owned Cooperatives retain local businesses and jobs Key Discussion Points: Background on Cooperatives from Rob and Mark Orient listeners to variety of cooperatives (producers, consumers, employee-ownership) There are various forms of ownership for businesses… what is different about cooperative ownership and operation? Examples at different scales? What are key advantages of cooperative ownership… for employee/owners, for the communities in which cooperatives live? What are some of the challenges to setting up and operating cooperatives, including financing, decision-making? There is a long history of cooperatives… why aren't there more of them? What is the role of the Cooperative Development Institute and your program (Business Ownership Solutions Introduce the story of Island Employee Cooperative and the role of various partners Background, status of and vision for Island Employee Cooperative — Alan Background on the three individual businesses and the employees who came together to explore the ownership option(Burnt Cove Market, V&S Variety and Pharmacy and The Galley) and their place in the communities of Stonington and Deer Isle. Trace the path from when workers heard the owners wanted to retire, to creating Maine's largest worker owned cooperative… what were some of the excitements and challenges? What is the status now, what sorts of decisions have owner/employees made about the day to day operation of the businesses? What changes have been made and what do you envision for the future? Who are the various organizations that made it all work? What have been some of the community response/reactions? What have you learned about owning and operating your businesses? Looking ahead What are some factors that tend to make employee owned cooperatives work? How can individuals and groups support the creation of cooperatives of all sorts? Where can listeners learn more? What are your hopes for cooperatives and local communities in Maine? Guests: Rob Brown, Director, Business Ownership Solutions, Cooperative Development Institute Alan White, President Island Employee Cooperative, Deer Isle Mark Sprackland, Executive Director, Independent Retailers Shared Services Cooperative by phone: 603 642 6911) Jonah Fertig, one of the founders of Local Sprouts, employee cooperative Portland restaurant and entertainment space, by phone 967 4735 The post Talk of the Towns 8/8/14 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Guest host: Ron Beard Studio Engineer: Amy Browne Program Topic: Employee owned Cooperatives retain local businesses and jobs Key Discussion Points: Background on Cooperatives from Rob and Mark Orient listeners to variety of cooperatives (producers, consumers, employee-ownership) There are various forms of ownership for businesses… what is different about cooperative ownership and operation? Examples at different scales? What are key advantages of cooperative ownership… for employee/owners, for the communities in which cooperatives live? What are some of the challenges to setting up and operating cooperatives, including financing, decision-making? There is a long history of cooperatives… why aren't there more of them? What is the role of the Cooperative Development Institute and your program (Business Ownership Solutions Introduce the story of Island Employee Cooperative and the role of various partners Background, status of and vision for Island Employee Cooperative — Alan Background on the three individual businesses and the employees who came together to explore the ownership option(Burnt Cove Market, V&S Variety and Pharmacy and The Galley) and their place in the communities of Stonington and Deer Isle. Trace the path from when workers heard the owners wanted to retire, to creating Maine's largest worker owned cooperative… what were some of the excitements and challenges? What is the status now, what sorts of decisions have owner/employees made about the day to day operation of the businesses? What changes have been made and what do you envision for the future? Who are the various organizations that made it all work? What have been some of the community response/reactions? What have you learned about owning and operating your businesses? Looking ahead What are some factors that tend to make employee owned cooperatives work? How can individuals and groups support the creation of cooperatives of all sorts? Where can listeners learn more? What are your hopes for cooperatives and local communities in Maine? Guests: Rob Brown, Director, Business Ownership Solutions, Cooperative Development Institute Alan White, President Island Employee Cooperative, Deer Isle Mark Sprackland, Executive Director, Independent Retailers Shared Services Cooperative by phone: 603 642 6911) Jonah Fertig, one of the founders of Local Sprouts, employee cooperative Portland restaurant and entertainment space, by phone 967 4735 The post Talk of the Towns 7/25/14 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.