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Preserving the stories, recollections and voices of Maine.

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Life On My Own: Paul Easton

March 5, 2020

Paul Easton lives in South Portland, ME and works in a deli and coffee shop in Westbrook.  He was institutionalized at Maine's Pineland Hospital and Training Center for the developmentally disabled, and lived in foster homes.  Listen to the podcast Read the podcast transcript Listen to the full interview Read the interview transcript … [Read more...]

John Bunker

August 27, 2019

  John Bunker lives and raises apples on his land at Palermo, in central Maine.  He is part of the Back-to-the-Land movement from the 1960's and 1970's  Listen to the interview Read the transcript       … [Read more...]

Myrtress Harrington

March 26, 2018

Yes, I remember my mother. She would come home sometimes in the middle of the night and sometimes they would come home early. They wouldn’t know. If they had one boat in, it wouldn’t take that long. I remember her getting up and going. Putting her apron on and her hat, getting her lunch ready the night before. But in the old factory there was a couple that would come over like … [Read more...]

Castlebay profile

February 28, 2018

Fred Gosbee and Julia Lane preserve traditional Scots tunes and history with the duo Castlebay. https://soundcloud.com/oral-history-and-folklife/castlebay       … [Read more...]

OHFR Plans Workshop at Kennebunk Free Library

February 27, 2018

Oral History and Folklife Research will conduct an oral history workshop for community scholars on October 6 at the Kennebunk Free Library  The workshop will explore what makes oral history different; interviewing technique, recording technique, and legal and ethical issues.  It will begin at 10am and end at noon.  For more information, contact Keith … [Read more...]

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Democracy, Journalism and the Informed Community New podcast series explores the impact of news deserts and the importance of news coverage in the community

Oral History and Folklife Research Collaborates with New Jersey Arts Group Exploring Economic Insecurity .

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