Maine Calling

The history and culture of the Maine camp tradition and how it has evolved

The popularity of fiber arts in Maine, what people create, and how to learn

The latest approaches to bring back healthy ecosystems in Maine's rivers

How the statewide housing crisis is affecting rural communities, and what small towns are doing to find solutions

Does a potato count as a vegetable? Why the answer to that question matters to Maine

The dire shortage of qualified teachers in Maine, and what's being done about it

How movies can challenge and educate us—and build community

U.S. Rep. Jared Golden discusses top priorities and concerns, including the Middle East and China, gun safety —and the national partisan divide

Horticulture experts offer tips on caring for vegetables, flowers, shrubs, trees and lawns—and discuss native and invasive plants

The mental health challenging that affect mothers, and what's being done to help moms in need

The growing start-up culture in Maine, and how entrepreneurship is fostered

Highlight of upcoming shows and events, from music to dance to theater and more

Author Monica Wood discusses her new book and what she's working on

Two avid anglers discuss their books about fly fishing and why it's good for the soul

Longtime NPR journalist Peter Breslow discusses his career and shares stories from his new memoir

We highlight excerpts from three recent favorite shows

Some of the most notable and interesting state and federal court cases in Maine history

How 3D printing works, and the many applications of this technology—especially for the new huge University of Maine 3D printer

How conservationists are working to bring back the almost-extinct American Chestnut tree, and what that teaches about protecting other tree species