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Mon 8/11 HOUSING TRUSTS
Community land trusts—also called housing trusts—aim to provide safe and affordable housing in towns across Maine. We’ll learn how these trusts invest in land and find ways to build or protect homes for families to own—and to keep housing prices manageable. They also focus on land protection and conservation.
Tue 8/12 PBS JOURNALIST NICK SCHIFRIN
PBS NewsHour’s Nick Schifrin will speak at the Camden Conference on Aug. 16th; his talk is called “Tell Me About Your Son: Staying Resilient while Covering War.” He will share his experiences as a journalist covering wars and conflicts abroad, and what he has learned about being empathetic in telling people’s stories.
Wed 8/13 “ROPE” by TIM QUEENEY
A new book by Maine author Tim Queeney makes the case for why something as simple as rope has had a powerful impact on civilization. He explores the history of rope and how this common tool has led to human advances throughout the centuries. Queeney describes how rope has played a role in everything from Magellan’s journeys to the construction of world landmarks like Notre Dame and the Brooklyn Bridge.
Thu 8/14 SHARKS
Do sharks know it’s the 50th anniversary of the movie “Jaws” this summer? Recent shark sightings off the coast of Maine have brought sharks back in the spotlight. We learn about the kinds of sharks that are in Maine waters, why there have been more white shark sightings lately, what shark research and conservation is underway; and what the public needs to know about these fascinating creatures.
Fri 8/15 OUTDOOR ACCESSIBILITY
Maine is a wonderland for outdoor recreation—for hiking, biking, paddling, fishing, surfing and more. But not all of it is accessible to those living with disabilities. What changes are needed to make trails more usable by those of all abilities? We’ll learn what organizations, equipment and resources are helping to make Maine’s outdoor assets accessible to those with physical, intellectual and developmental disabilities.
This show is part of our series “Ready & Able: Living With a Disability in Maine.”
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What to know about recent shark sighting off Maine's coast, and about the different species of sharks and what research and conservation is underway -
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PBS NewsHour's Nick Schifrin discusses his career as a foreign correspondents and the role of empathy in his storytelling -
Community Land Trusts, or housing trusts, are working all over the state to create affordable housing. How do they work? -
What to do with family keepsakes and heirlooms, and best ways to preserve items of historic value
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