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Maine Calling Newsletter and Mystery Book Bundle Giveaway
Are you interested in getting the inside scoop on upcoming Maine Calling programs? Would you like to hear which shows resonated with listeners and hosts? Sign up for the weekly Maine Calling Newsletter to hear about that week’s shows and what’s coming up on the program, and you'll have a chance to win a Maine Calling Mystery Book Bundle! That’s right!
Beginning on March 4, 2024, and continuing through June 2024, subscribers to the Maine Calling newsletter will be entered into a weekly drawing to win a Mystery Book Bundle, courtesy of your friends at Maine Calling. Each week one lucky winner will have mailed to their home a bundle of books that have crossed the desks of the Maine Calling staff. As you can imagine, these books are as varied as the topics covered each day on Maine Calling. Some are titles and authors you’ve likely heard of (maybe even on the show), and others, well, maybe not so much. But free books! And we guarantee you’ll get some interesting books to add to your reading list or nightstand!
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This Week on Maine Calling -
Mon May 6 – “HOW TO READ A BOOK: A NOVEL,” by Monica Wood \
Author and playwright Monica Wood discusses her new novel How to Read a Book, which tells the story of intertwined lives in Maine, as well as the power of books to change us. She’ll talk about the role that Maine has played in much of her work, and what she is working on next.
Tue May 7 – SPOTLIGHT ON PERFORMING ARTS
A busy and dynamic performing arts season is already underway all across the state. We'll learn how performing arts organizations are doing in Maine. And we'll find out about a wide variety of shows, events and festivals featuring music, dance, theater and other audience-pleasers.
Wed May 8 – STARTUPS & ENTREPRENEURSHIP
The start-up culture is alive and well in Maine, with a growing number of people founding their own companies, and an increase in support and resources to foster entrepreneurship. We'll learn about programs that promote startups, and we’ll hear from a variety of founders about how they've created innovative businesses.
Thu May 9 – MOTHERHOOD & MENTAL HEALTH
Mother's Day celebrates the vital role that mother's play--and is a day to express love and appreciation. But it's not a day that usually addresses the toll that motherhood can take on women. We'll discuss the mental health concerns that come with being a mom, from post-partum depression to stress from juggling too many responsibilities. And we'll learn about supports for mothers at various stages in life.
Fri May 10 – “PHANTOM ORBIT: A THRILLER” by David Ignatius
Washington Post columnist David Ignatius has served as a reporter, foreign correspondent, editor and columnist. His new spy thriller follows a Russian student in Beijing, who discovers an unsolved puzzle in the writings of the 17th-century astronomer Johannes Kepler. The story links geopolitical conflict and space warfare. Ignatius joins us to discuss how his spy novels incorporate timely issues as well as clues for readers to solve. He’ll also offer his perspective on global events and foreign affairs.
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How do we approach climate change — with hope or fear? What is the outlook for Maine, and for our planet? -
What it mean to live according to a social contract, and does our society do that well? -
As part of our series "The Cost of Living: Maine's Housing Shortage," we examine ways to alleviate the housing crisis through shared housing arrangements -
How to introduce variety in your landscape to help wildlife and contribute to a healthy environment -
The latest development in Gaza, the U.S. role in the conflict—and how one doctor works for peace -
The need for more live organ donations, and what to know about kidney transplants in Maine -
The power of art to strengthen community through healing, memory and a sense of place -
The tradition of wooden boatbuilding in Maine, what it entails, and how to learn -
Comments and stories about how the eclipse experience was for town organizers, scientists and the public -
Best-selling author Anne Lamott discusses her new book on the nature of love
