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Mon 6/16 – NIRAV SHAH: ARE WE PREPARED FOR THE NEXT PANDEMIC
The Covid-19 virus continues to circulate, but for most people the pandemic is in the rearview mirror. Meanwhile, public health experts are keeping a close eye on other infectious diseases – such as H5N1 bird flu and dengue. They believe there will be another pandemic – that it’s not a matter of “if” but “when”. What lessons did these past years teach us about how to face a global health crisis? How prepared are we for the next pandemic?
Tue 6/17 – ARTIST JOSEPH FIORE
In his day, acclaimed artist Joseph Fiore was known for abstract compositions as well as realistic landscapes, but today he’s not as well-known as many of his contemporaries. Fiore spent summers in Jefferson during the 1950’s and ‘60s and drew inspiration from Maine. To mark 100 years since Fiore’s birth, the Maine Art Gallery and Maine Farmland Trust are holding a retrospective of his work. And a film about Fiore's life and legacy will air on Maine Public Television. We learn about the artist’s significant influence and his ties to Maine.
Wed 6/18 – ANTIQUES ROADSHOW IN MAINE
The popular PBS program “Antiques Roadshow” is filming in Maine on June 18, 2025. In this earlier Maine Calling program, we spoke with the long-serving Antiques Roadshow executive producer and one of the program’s appraisers to hear about some favorite past discoveries—and what goes into taping a show.(Original broadcast March 12, 2025)
Thu 6/19 – ABOLITION IN MAINE
What was Maine’s role in the abolition movement? It’s well known that Harriet Beecher Stowe wrote Uncle Tom’s Cabin while living in Brunswick and several Maine communities were part of the underground railroad. But historians say most Maine residents were ambivalent about abolition. While slavery was outlawed in Maine in 1783, it wasn't until 1833 that Maine's Anti-Slavery Society was organized. We delve into this complicated chapter in Maine history. (Original broadcast June 5, 2025)
Fri 6/20 – TRAILS IN MAINE
From ATV riders to mountain bikers, hikers and horseback riders, joggers and walkers, Maine trails cater to all types. Some Maine communities are building their economic development plans around existing or new trails. We’ll discuss the state of the state’s trails, including how communities can apply for a piece of the $30 million in funding signed into law last year, the grant process, and the ongoing efforts to maintain existing trails.
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Buildling and maintaining trails for a variety of uses in Maine, and what's in store for trails systems across the state -
For Juneteenth, we rebroadcast our earlier program about the complicated history of abolition in Maine -
As the popular PBS program Antiques Roadshow films in Maine, we re-air our earlier conversation with the executive producer and an appraiser about how it all works -
We learn about the life and work of artist Joseph Fiore, whose paintings were influenced by his time in Maine—and about a film and exhibit honoring his legacy -
Former state and federal CDC leader Dr. Shah addresses the question: "Are we ready for the next pandemic?"
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Maine Calling is a daily, live call-in radio program devoted to civilized conversations about almost anything – from politics and poetry to education and climate change, literature, and so much more. And every day, you the audience are invited to join the conversation with your phone calls, emails, social media posts, and voice messages in the Maine Public App. |
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