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Kevin Miller/Maine PublicThe Frances Perkins National Monument in Newcastle honors the woman credited with proposing and helping to implement many of FDR's New Deal reforms, including Social Security, the minimum wage and a 40-hour work week. -
Maine PublicBlaine rose to top national political roles in the 19th century, including Speaker of the House and Secretary of State. We learn about why he was so influential, and his ties to Maine.
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Why oral histories are important records of significant events—like 9/11—and what oral history projects in Maine capture people's stories -
How streets in Maine are named—and some of the common, uncommon, quirky and odd street names in Maine -
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What to do with family keepsakes and heirlooms, and best ways to preserve items of historic value -
We celebrate fair season by learning about the history of Maine's agricultural fairs and what they offer across the state -
Consider the Consequences was first published in 1930, and is getting re-released this fall by a London-based publishing house. -
We listen back to our earlier show about some of the oldest buildings and structures across the state, and what their back stories are -
A new exhibit showcases the history of quilting—and we hear from Maine's quilting community to learn all about what they do -
We discuss a new book about how geology reveals Earth's deep history, and learn how Maine's geological history fits into the global picture -
The history and back stories of Maine's oldest structures, in communities from Kittery to Machias
