Love Maine Radio with Dr. Lisa Belisle

Maine is known for its commitment to education, at all levels. Today we speak with Hebron Academy head of school Daniel Marchetti and Luke Shorty, executive director of the Maine School of Science and Mathematics, a top-ranked charter school in Limestone.   https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2017/06/high-quality-high-schools-302/

Maine is known for its commitment to education, at all levels. Today we speak with Hebron Academy head of school Daniel Marchetti and Luke Shorty, executive director of the Maine School of Science and Mathematics, a top-ranked charter school in Limestone.   http://themainemag.com/radio/2017/06/high-quality-high-schools-302/

There is an inherent joy in working with what the earth offers. Today we speak with Stacy Brenner who lives, farms, and flowers at Broadturn Farm in Scarborough. We also discuss the Portland-based Rwanda Bean Company, which returns 50 percent of its profits to coffee farmers in Rwanda, with co-founder Mike Mwenedata https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2017/06/farming-flowers-cultivating-coffee-301/

There is an inherent joy in working with what the earth offers. Today we speak with Stacy Brenner who lives, farms, and flowers at Broadturn Farm in Scarborough. We also discuss the Portland-based Rwanda Bean Company, which returns 50 percent of its profits to coffee farmers in Rwanda, with co-founder Mike Mwenedata http://themainemag.com/radio/2017/06/farming-flowers-cultivating-coffee-301/

We all have had experiences that push us to go beyond what we know in our daily lives. Today we speak with Dr. Emily Isaacson, the artistic director of the Oratorio Chorale and Maine Chamber Ensemble, about her unique commitment to music and how she came to make her life’s choices. We also explore ideas of grief in childhood, with psychologist Dr. Mary Plouffe, author of the memoir I Know It in My Heart. https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2017/06/from-the-heart-300/

We all have had experiences that push us to go beyond what we know in our daily lives. Today we speak with Dr. Emily Isaacson, the artistic director of the Oratorio Chorale and Maine Chamber Ensemble, about her unique commitment to music and how she came to make her life’s choices. We also explore ideas of grief in childhood, with psychologist Dr. Mary Plouffe, author of the memoir I Know It in My Heart. http://themainemag.com/radio/2017/06/from-the-heart-300/

Philosopher George Santayana is remembered for having said, “Those who do not remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” During times of turmoil, we do well to recall how we got to be where we are. Today we speak with career journalist Douglas Rooks about his book Statesman: George Mitchell and the Art of the Possible, and with Dr. Christopher Petrella, whose academic career has explored questions at the intersection of race, criminality, and citizenship. https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2017/06/living-history-299/

Philosopher George Santayana is remembered for having said, “Those who do not remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” During times of turmoil, we do well to recall how we got to be where we are. Today we speak with career journalist Douglas Rooks about his book Statesman: George Mitchell and the Art of the Possible, and with Dr. Christopher Petrella, whose academic career has explored questions at the intersection of race, criminality, and citizenship. http://themainemag.com/radio/2017/06/living-history-299/

With the restaurants Hugo’s, Eventide and Honey Paw, the partners of Big Tree Hospitality have achieved remarkable success. This week we speak with Arlin Smith, Mike Wiley and Andrew Taylor about their own stories, winning the 2017 James Beard Award, and what life is like as they expand their business outside of Portland. https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2017/06/three-magic-number-winning-james-beard-298/

With the restaurants Hugo’s, Eventide and Honey Paw, the partners of Big Tree Hospitality have achieved remarkable success. This week we speak with Arlin Smith, Mike Wiley and Andrew Taylor about their own stories, winning the 2017 James Beard Award, and what life is like as they expand their business outside of Portland. http://themainemag.com/radio/2017/06/three-magic-number-winning-james-beard-298/

Our rugged coast and diverse geography make Maine the perfect place for writers to find inspiration. Today we speak with best-selling author, Linda Greenlaw, an Isle au Haut resident whose latest book, Shiver Hitch, will be released in June. We also speak with Jane Goodrich, author of the novel The House at Lobster Cove, about her experience researching and re-creating an architecturally significant home on Swan’s Island. http://themainemag.com/radio/2017/05/island-authors-297/

Our rugged coast and diverse geography make Maine the perfect place for writers to find inspiration. Today we speak with best-selling author, Linda Greenlaw, an Isle au Haut resident whose latest book, Shiver Hitch, will be released in June. We also speak with Jane Goodrich, author of the novel The House at Lobster Cove, about her experience researching and re-creating an architecturally significant home on Swan’s Island. https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2017/05/island-authors-297/

Photo by Peter Frank Edwards How do we support Maine farmers? One way is to buy our food from local producers. We can also do our best to educate ourselves on agricultural issues in our state. Today we speak with Amanda Beal, the president and CEO of Maine Farmland Trust, a member-powered statewide organization that protects farmland, supports farmers, and advances the future of farming. We also speak with Heidi Powell, the owner and operator of Dirigo Wholesale, a wholesale distribution company in Portland specializing in local and form-away produce, grocery, and specialty ingredients. https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2017/05/farms-food-296/

Photo by Peter Frank Edwards How do we support Maine farmers? One way is to buy our food from local producers. We can also do our best to educate ourselves on agricultural issues in our state. Today we speak with Amanda Beal, the president and CEO of Maine Farmland Trust, a member-powered statewide organization that protects farmland, supports farmers, and advances the future of farming. We also speak with Heidi Powell, the owner and operator of Dirigo Wholesale, a wholesale distribution company in Portland specializing in local and form-away produce, grocery, and specialty ingredients. http://themainemag.com/radio/2017/05/farms-food-296/

What does it feel like to find a new homeland, when it is no longer possible to live in the place of one’s birth? Today we speak with two individuals who have channeled their experiences into their writing and art. Originally from Baghdad, Iraq, Kifah Abdulla is a former prisoner of war who writes, teaches, and creates art in Portland. Reza Jalali came here from Iran and is now an author and the coordinator of the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs at the University of Southern Maine. https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2017/05/exile-art-new-lives-295/