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Maine Calling
11 a.m.-12 p.m. Monday-Friday; Rebroadcast 7-8 p.m. Monday-Friday

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Latest Episodes
  • What makes the centuries-old game of chess so appealing, where can you play and compete in Maine, and how is technology changing this game of strategy?
  • Why oral histories are important records of significant events—like 9/11—and what oral history projects in Maine capture people's stories
  • How emergency management works at the local and state levels, and what individuals and communities can do to prepare for a range of disasters and emergencies
  • Tips on dealing with drought, planting with natives, and cleaning and prepping your garden for next year—plus answers to your questions
  • What to know about the severe drought that is affecting most of Maine—what are the impacts on residents and the environment?
  • The latest political news affecting Mainers, from candidates entering races to federal actions to referendum questions
  • How recent federal changes impact solar power costs for Maine homeowners, and what they mean for community solar
  • Rabies, Lyme and West Nile are some of the infectious diseases transmitted by wildlife. We learn how prevalent they are, and how to prevent and treat them.
  • We re-air our earlier show about why first jobs are important, and what some well-known Mainers did for their first jobs
  • How streets in Maine are named—and some of the common, uncommon, quirky and odd street names in Maine