We’re passionate about local storytelling, and its power to build community and help us get to know our neighbors, and ourselves, in new ways. This Storytelling page is a hub for stories like this at Maine Public.

We’ll showcase work—from short films to audio docs to photo essays and beyond—that capture the everyday joys and challenges of making a life in Maine, and that introduce us to some of the exceptional people and places that make this state so unique.

Subscribe to our new Storytelling email newsletter for seasonal updates and behind the scenes tales about storytelling projects from Maine Public, our staff, and our friends. Storytelling is written by Maine Public's Audio Production Manager, Brenna Farrell.

Our new winter special Night Lights centers stories about darkness and light, and how they give meaning to this time of year. A few of the highlights include a visit to the Nubble Light in York, a moonrise ceremony at Split Rock, and a workshop with the Portland String Quartet.

Listen to the Essential Salt podcast, a richly reported collection of stories about living and working in Maine. It’s also a celebration of the power of local reporting, and a look at how getting to know your neighbors might change the way you see yourself.

Maine Public's podcast productions are made possible by listeners like you. Support our work by donating today!

What makes Maine and Mainers unique? Assignment Maine explores the many different facets of the Pine Tree State and its residents. From Fort Kent to Kittery, Eastport to Eustis, and everywhere in between, stories about Maine and the inhabitants of the area are featured with an ambition to highlight the abundant geographic, scenic, and cultural diversity of the state.

Maine is an endlessly interesting and unique state. People who live here and those who visit are curious to learn about what makes Maine special, and how our landscapes, politics, and culture have come to be. Maine Explained, a YouTube-first video series from Maine Public, centers around contextualizing and explaining news events and topics, as well as unearthing unique facts about Maine and Maine life.