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LeAnn is a phytoplankton molecular ecologist, or, according to her daughter, a phytoplankton nerd. LeAnn grew up in Machias, and thanks to her participation in the Keller BLOOM Program at Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences as a junior in high school, she found her love for plankton and studying the ocean for a living. After receiving her Ph.D. in Cell and Molecular Biology from the University of Rhode Island in 2012, LeAnn returned to Maine - first as a postdoctoral researcher at Bigelow and in 2018, joining the faculty at Maine Maritime Academy. LeAnn was one of this year's 5 Minute Genius speakers at the 2026 Maine Science Festival. Some definitions of the terms used during our conversation: eukaryotic - organisms whose cells have a membrane-bound nucleus. prokaryotic cells - organisms that do not have a membrane-bound nucleus phytoplankton - mostly microscopic, single-celled photosynthetic organisms that live suspended in water. They form the base of the food chain and like all plants, take up carbon dioxide, make carbohydrates using light energy, and release oxygen. Additional information can be found at https://www.whoi.edu/ocean-learning-hub/ocean-topics/ocean-life/ocean-plants/phytoplankton/ and https://science.nasa.gov/earth/earth-observatory/what-are-phytoplankton/. diatoms & dinoflagellates - types of phytoplankton This conversation was recorded in May 2026. ~~~~~The Maine Science Podcast is a production of the Maine Discovery Museum. It is recorded at Discovery Studios, at the Maine Discovery Museum, in Bangor, ME. The Maine Science Podcast is hosted and executive produced by Kate Dickerson; edited and produced by Scott Loiselle. The Discover Maine theme was composed and performed by Nick Parker. To support our work: https://www.mainediscoverymuseum.org/donate. Find us online:Maine Discovery MuseumMaine Discovery Museum on social media: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Bluesky YouTubeMaine Science Podcast on social media: Facebook Instagram YouTubeMaine Science Festival on social media: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn YouTube© 2026 Maine Discovery Museum
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From a one-stoplight town in upstate New York to the bright lights of NCAA Division I basketball, Coach Jacey Brooks has carved her name into the game with heart, hustle, and a vision for greatness. Her rise from a small-town standout to Head Coach of Northern Illinois University's Women's Basketball team is a story of resilience, belief, and relentless drive — the kind of journey that defines SportsLifeTalk's “You Got Next.”Born and raised in Machias, New York, Jacey learned early on what it meant to earn every bucket. Graduating with just 62 classmates, she was a big dreamer in a small town — and basketball was her passport to the world. At Buffalo State College, she became a force to be reckoned with, scoring over 1,200 career points and ranking 16th in rebounds, proving that where you come from doesn't define where you can go.But her real story began after a devastating ACL injury — one that could've ended her playing days. Instead, it opened the door to a new purpose: coaching. That's when she met Coach Jim Crowley, who took a chance on her and gave her a role at St. Bonaventure — a humble $5,000-a-year job that would spark an 18-year career of building, mentoring, and leading. Jacey traded in the jersey for the clipboard and never looked back.At SUNY Cortland, she led her teams to three NCAA Tournament appearances in just three seasons, proving she had the leadership, strategy, and culture to win. Then came another bold leap — stepping away from a head coaching role to serve as Associate Head Coach at Buffalo, where she helped lead the Bulls to a WNIT Championship, knocking off powerhouse programs like Rutgers and Cleveland State along the way.That success caught the eye of Northern Illinois University, and in a whirlwind of interviews and excitement, Jacey was named the 11th head coach in NIU history. “It's surreal,” she said. “I remember walking into the Convocation Center as an opponent. Now I get to make it our home court advantage.”Since that day, she's hit the ground running — building a culture rooted in discipline, energy, and love for the game. “You're going to see a team that plays extremely hard every single night,” she promises. “We're going to compete with passion, grit, and purpose.”With a mix of seasoned veterans, fresh faces, and relentless recruits, Coach Brooks has her sights set on restoring NIU's proud tradition of women's basketball dominance. Her leadership philosophy? Simple: “Winning is hard — but nothing worth having ever comes easy.”Off the court, Jacey is as real as they come — a mentor, motivator, and role model who believes in teaching life through basketball. Whether it's breaking down film, empowering her players to find their voice, or representing women in leadership, she's redefining what it means to be a coach in today's game.In this exclusive SportsLifeTalk: You Got Next episode, hosts B Jones and Head Coach KT sit down with Coach Brooks to unpack:How a $5,000 job became the foundation for a Division I coaching careerThe challenges and triumphs of rebuilding a program from the ground upHer recruiting philosophy and the culture she's bringing to NIUHer vision for women's basketball and what “grit” really looks like
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The history and back stories of Maine's oldest structures, in communities from Kittery to Machias
The British try to convince locals in the small town of Machias, in modern-day Maine, to provide lumber to the besieged army and navy in Boston. Instead, the locals capture the navy ship sent to their town, killing the captain and converting the ship to a patriot warship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices