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Maine Calling Call-In Program
Another in our 'What Does It Mean" series - this time exploring what it means to be kind. (May 16, 2013)
Spring is here and so is the planting season. Learn what to plant and how to get it to grow. The Northern New England Home, Garden, Flower Show is May 17 - 19. (May 15, 2013)
Does philosophy help one make tough decisions in life or lead to a career asking 'do you want fries with that?' (May 14, 2013)
Women are trying to balance work and family life. Can they? Is it possible. (May 9, 2013)
The acclaimed singer, songwriter, novelist joined us in our studio. (May 8, 2013)
The challenges and opportunities facing women who are journalists in other countries. (May 7, 2013)
One out of seven Mainers has difficulty hearing. A panel of experts discussed the detecting, preventing and treating of hearing loss. (May 2, 2013)
Why buying local should mean more than going to your neighborhood farmer's market. (May 1, 2013)
How is the Federal Sequestration affecting the economy and the citizens of Maine? ( April 30, 2013)
Good nutrition and does eating organic make a difference? Two doctors discuss health, wellness and eating right. (April 25, 2013)
April is Autism Awareness Month - A look at the latest treatment, research, medications and other therapies--plus services for those with autism. (April 24, 2013)
A look at Maine's museums--from the well known to the hidden gems--and the role they play in the state's tourism, education and culture. (April 23, 2013).
Understanding living wills and medical directives and how they can help clarify difficult end-of-life choices. (April 18, 2013)
The Elver harvest is in full swing. What is the latest on the Elver fishery in Maine? (April 17, 2013)
Tips and strategies for helping people with disabilities find work. Why employing people with disabilities makes good business sense. (April 11, 2013)
A panel of music lovers and writers joined Keith for a conversation about local bands, great venues and what makes the music scene in our state thrive.(April 10, 2013) )
A panel of experts with tips and strategies for finding work under challenging economic conditions.(April 9, 2013)
A panel of experts with advice on wills and estate planning were present. (April 4, 2013)
Stories of adoption, including Best Selling Maine Author Linda Greenlaw's decision to adopt a teenager. (April 3, 2013)
What is Social Impact Investing and how is it working in Maine and throughout the country? (April 2, 2013)
Senator King discussed the latest budget battles in Washington and his legislative priorities. (March 28, 2013)
The electrification of Maine during the 20th century, and how a rural state became modern. (March 27, 2013)
It's that time of year again! Which deductions are legal and which ones are most overlooked? Tax experts joined us to answer questions. (March 26, 2013)
Discussion of the demand for and usage of seaweed and sea vegetables in Maine along with a reaction to the hearing for bill LD 585, concerning regulation of commercial rockweed harvesting on coastal Maine.(March 21, 2013)
What were Maine's woods were like a decade, a century and a millenimum ago? What threats do our forrested lands face today and how can we protect them? The past, present and future of our forests. (March 20, 2013)
MPBN Morning Classical Music with Suzanne Nance
Robert Russell, music director of the Choral Arts Society and Nell Shipman, associate artistic director and resident choreographer of Portland Ballet Company joined Suzanne Nance for a "Cultural Conversation" (April 23, 2013)
Suzanne Nance spoke with The Benneqitz Quartet. They will perform on Saturday, April 6 at Bates College at 3:00 pm at the Olin Concert Hall. (April 5, 2013)
Suzanne Nance spoke with the Voices of Afghanistan. The are appearing in a Portland Ovations performance on March 16, at Hannaford Hall, USM, Portland. (March 15, 2013)
Suzanne Nance spoke with Canadian violinist Lara St. John. (March 1, 2013)
Suzanne Nance played listener requests.
ETHEL joined Suzanne in the studio for an interview and performance. (February 1, 2013)
Cultural Conversation - Frank E. Reilly / Oscar Wilde (December 14, 2012)
Robert Moody, Magic of Christmas 2012 (December 12, 2012)
Matthew Schreiber, Accordionist (December 11, 2012)
Quick Listens - St. Petersburg Men's Ensemble(December 7, 2012)
Janna Hymes, Music Director and Founder of Maine Pro Musica joined Suzanne for the "Meet Maine's Orchestras" series.(October 24, 2012)
Dan Tepfer, jazz/classical pianist, joined Suzanne for her Cultural Conversation series. (October 18, 2012)
Rohan Smith, Conductor and Violinist and Music Director of the Midcoast Symphony Orchestra joined Suzanne for the "Meet Maine's Orchestras" series. (October 17, 2012).
Suzanne featured the DaPonte String Quartet, who performed a program they call "Leaf Peepers." They will perform on Sunday, October 7 at 2:30 pm in Boothbay, at the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens.(October 5, 2012))
Lucas Richman, Music Director and Conductor of the Bangor Symphony Orchestra spoke with Suzanne in her "Meet Maine's Orchestras" series. (October 4, 2012)
Robert Moody, Music Director of the Portland Symphony Orchestra kicked off Suzanne's series "Meet Maine's Orchestras."(October 3, 2012)
Suzanne was joined by Robert Russell, Choral Art Society and Kathleen Ashley, Distinguished Professor at USM, for a discussion of the "Voices of Light" oratorio.(September 28, 2012)
Suzanne featured guitarist David Leisner and violinist Frank Huang in the Portland Studio. (August 8, 2012)
Dona D. Vaughn, Artistic Director, PortOpera, Choreographer joined Suzanne Nance for a Cultural Conversation about PortOpera's production of Madame Butterfly by Giacomo Puccini. (July 25, 2012)
Students from the Bowdoin International Music Festival joined Suzanne in the studio for a Live at 11! concert.(July 10,2012)
World renowned guitarist Sharon Isbin joined Suzanne Nance in advance of her June 29th night concert at the Portland Performing Arts Festival. (June 29, 2012)
Kara Larson, Festival Board President and Alison Chase, Choreographer joined Suzanne Nance for a "Cultural Conversation" about the Portland Performing Arts Festival. (June 25, 2012)
Dr. Shannon Chase, Artistic Director, Vox Nova Chamber Choir joined Suzanne Nance for a Mobile Maestra! interview. (June 8, 2012)
Marc Bamuthi Joseph, is an arts activist. He is a National Poetry Slam champion, Broadway veteran, featured artist on the past two seasons of Russell Simmons' Def Poetry on HBO. (April 24,2012)
Anthony Antolini, Conductor of the Down East Singers and Monica Kelly, Executive Director of Bay Chamber Concerts were Suzanne's guests.zanne's guests. (April 11, 2012)
Speaking in Maine
The Muskie School of Public Service at the University of Southern Maine recently hosted a panel discussion entitled “Global Budgets, Payment Reform and Single Payer: Understanding Vermont’s Health Reform.”(May 15, 2013)
Ray McGovern is a retired CIA officer. He spoke about Obama’s relationship with Israel in regards to Iran. His topic is "Obama in lockstep with Israel on Iran? Why?" (May 10, 2013)
The Muskie School of Public Service at the University of Southern Maine recently hosted a forum discussion entitled “Examining Maine’s Options Under the Affordable Care Act”. (May 7, 2013)
The Muskie School of Public Service at the University of Southern Maine recently hosted a forum discussion entitled “Examining Maine’s Options Under the Affordable Care Act”.(May 7, 2013)
The Mid-Coast Forum on Foreign Relations recently hosted a talk by Gregory Johnsen. His talk was entitled “The Last Refuge: Yemen, al-Qaeda, and America’s War in Arabia”. (April 24, 2013)
Colby College recently hosted the 2013 George J. Mitchell Distinguished International Lecture recently. The speaker was former Republican US Senator Alan Simpson. (April 12, 2013)
Colby College hosted an address entitled "Guns and Politics". The speaker was Robert J. Spitzer, an author and professor at State University of New York, Cortland. (April 8, 2013)
The Telling Room, a non-profit organization devoted to reading and storytelling, hosted a talk by Paul Tough called How Children Succeed. (April 1, 2013)
Bates College in Lewiston recently hosted a talk by Ai-jen Poo, Director of the National Domestic Workers Alliance. Her talk was entitled Organizing at the Speed of Love: Securing the Rights of Those Who Care for Loved Ones.(March 29, 2013),
Colby College in Waterville brought together four professors from Maine and Massachusetts to discuss what the political, financial and demographic elements of the 2012 election mean for our country and future elections.(March 25, 2013)
The Mid-Coast Forum on Foreign Relations recently hosted a talk by Larry Wilkerson. His talk was entitled “Does It Really Matter Who Is President?” (March 22, 2013)
The 26th Camden Conference, The Middle East – What Next?, was held recently. This panel discussion was the last event of the Conference. (March 15, 2013)
Seyed Hossein Mousavian gave a talk entitled "Nuclear Issues and US-Iran Relations." He discussed Iran's views on and plans surrounding nuclear weapons, and how they affect global relations. (March 14, 2013)
The 26th Camden Conference, The Middle East – What Next?, was held recently. Marc Lynch gave a talk entitled: Egypt and the New Islamic Politics. Lynch discussed the role of Egypt in the Arab Uprising and its future role. (March 11, 2013)
The 26th Camden Conference "The Middle East – What Next?" was held recently. Larry Pope gave a talk entitled: U.S. Policies and Prospects in a Turbulent Middle East. (March 7, 2013)
The 26th Camden Conference "The Middle East – What Next?" was held recently. The keynote Address was given by Robin Wright and was titled What to Expect in the Wake of the Arab Uprisings?(March 4, 2013)
The Mid-Coast Forum on Foreign Relations recently hosted a talk by Michael Pilsbury. His talk was entitled "A China Policy for the United States.”
Dr. Georges C. Benjamin recently spoke at the University of New England in Portland. (February 5, 2013)
Freeman A. Hrabowski, President of the University of Maryland, gave the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Commerative Address at Colby College. (January 28, 2013)
Recently the Mid-Coast Forum on Foreign Relations hosted a talk by Ambassador Husain Haqqani. Husain Haqqani was Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States from 2008 to 2011. (January 18, 2013)
Charlie Colgan - 2013 Maine Economic Forecast (January 9,2013)
Heavenly Ambition: America's Quest to Dominate Space (January 11, 2013)
Douglas Vakoch- How Do We Explain Human Aesthetics to Extraterristrial Civilizations?(December 21, 2012)
Recently the Mid-Coast Forum on Foreign Relations hosted a talk by Richard Downes who spoke on Brazil's emergence as a global player and what it means for the US. Dr. Downes is an expert on Brazil-U.S. relations and a Bangor native.(December 27, 2012)
Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences hosted an address at the Strand Theater. Graham Shimmield, executive director of Bigelow Laboratory, and Colin Woodward, a journalist and author based in Maine, were the featured speakers.(December 5, 2012)
Down Memory Lane
Down Memory Lane (May 17, 2013)
Down Memory Lane (May 10, 2013)
Down Memory Lane (May 3, 2013)
Down Memory Lane (April 26, 2013)
Down Memory Lane (April 19, 2013)
Down Memory Lane (April 12, 2013)
Doen Memory Lane (April 5, 2013)
Down Memory Lane - March 29, 2013
Down Memory Lane - March 22, 2013
Down Memory Lane - March 15, 2013
Down Memory Lane -March 8, 2013
Down Memory Lane -March 1, 2013
Down Memory Lane - February 22, 2013
Down Memory Lane - February 15, 2013
Down Memory Lane - February 8, 2013
Down Memory Lane - February 1, 2013
Down Memory Lane - January 18, 2013
Down Memory Lane - January 11, 2013
Down Memory Lane - January 4, 2013
Down Memory Lane - December 28, 2013
Down Memory Lane - December 21, 2013
Down Memory Lane - December 14
Down Memory Lane - December 7, 2014
MPBN News Special Report
Called to Serve: The Good Shepherd Sisters of Quebec, documents a group of nuns from Biddeford, who turn to social media and other high tech recruitment tools in order to continue their good works. (December 30, 2011)
Park Place, a radio documentary examining the proposal to create a national park in the heart of Maine's northern woods. (September 16, 2011)
MPBN Live Online Music Series
John Elliott's Second Set, Live at Guthries in Lewiston (November 3, 2010)
John Elliott's First Set, Live at Guthries in Lewiston (November 3, 2010)
The Ahmad Hassan Muhammad Trio Live at SPACE Gallery in Portland (October 2, 2010)
Paddy Keenan & John Walsh brought their traditional Irish pipe music to the Railroad Stage during the final day of the 2010 American Folk Festival on the Bangor waterfront. (August 29, 2010).
Linda Lay & Springfield Exit took their brand of bluegrass and acoustic country to the Railroad Stage during the final day of the 2010 American Folk Festival on the Bangor waterfront. (August 29, 2010).
The Other Europeans Band perform live during the final day of the 2010 American Folk Festival on the Bangor Waterfront (August 29, 2010).
The Dr. Michael White Quartet brought their brand of traditional New Orleans Jazz to the Railroad Stage during the final day of 2010 American Folk Festival on the Bangor Waterfront (August 29, 2010).
The Dr. Michael White Quartet brought their brand of traditional New Orleans Jazz to the Railroad Stage during day two of 2010 American Folk Festival on the Bangor Waterfront (August 28, 2010).
The Holmes Brothers played their special blend of blues, gospel and R&B on the Railroad Stage during day two of 2010 American Folk Festival on the Bangor waterfront (August 29, 2010).
Dale Watson, a true son of the American musical outlaw tradition took to the Railroad Stage during day two of the 2010 American Folk Festival on the Bangor waterfront (August 28, 2010).
Kenge Kenge brought together two Kenyan musical traditions to the Railroad Stage during day two of the 2010 American Folk Festival on the Bangor waterfront: the Luo tradition and the guitar-based benga tradition. (August 28, 2010).
The Pine Leaf Boys hail from Southwest Louisiana, where they developed their Cajun-style which was on full display on the Railroad Stage during day two of the 2010 American Folk Festival on the Bangor waterfront. (August 28, 2010).
A Taste of Celtic Colours brought their brand of traditional music from Cape Breton, Nova Scotia during day two of the 2010 American Folk Festival on the Bangor waterfront live from the Railroad Stage. (August 28, 2010).
Norem Machi kicked off day two of the 2010 American Folk Festival on the Bangor waterfront with a performance of Samui Nori drumming and dances of Korea (August 28, 2010).
Le Vent du Nord perform live during the opening night of the 2010 American Folk Festival on the Bangor Waterfront (August 27, 2010).
The Other Europeans Band perform live during the opening night of the 2010 American Folk Festival on the Bangor Waterfront (August 27, 2010).
The Pachalll Brothers perform live at the 2009 American Folk Festival on the Bangor Waterfront
The Pachalll Brothers perform live at the 2009 American Folk Festival on the Bangor Waterfront
Maestro Modesto Nieves y Herencia Musical performs live at the 2009 American Folk Festival on the Bangor Waterfront
The Claire Lynch Band performs live at the 2009 American Folk Festival on the Bangor Waterfront
The Claire Lynch Band performs live at the 2009 American Folk Festival on the Bangor Waterfront
Rob Curto's Forró for All performs live at the 2009 American Folk Festival on the Bangor Waterfront
Nikolay Kolev & Bulgarika perform live at the 2009 American Folk Festival on the Bangor Waterfront
Maestro Modesto Nieves y Herencia Musical performs live at the 2009 American Folk Festival on the Bangor Waterfront
Nikolay Kolev & Bulgarika perform live at the 2009 American Folk Festival on the Bangor Waterfront
Your Vote
The six candidates running in Maine for election to the U.S. Senate participated in a debate moderated by Jennifer Rooks, host of MPBN’s Maine Watch. MPBN’s Susan Sharon and A.J. Higgins were also present to ask questions.(November 1, 2012)
U.S. Representative Mike Michaud and State Senator Kevin Raye, candidates for the Second Congressional District seat participated in a debate moderated by MPBN's Maine Watch host, Jennifer Rooks.(October 25, 2012)
State Senator Jon Courtney and U.S. Representative Chellie Pingree, participated in a debate moderated by MPBN's Maine Watch host, Jennifer Rooks.(October 18, 2012)
This Your Vote 2011 special live call-in examines ballot questions 2 & 3 on the November 8, 2011 ballot. Both questions deal with expanding gambling in Maine. (November 3, 2011)
MPBN Web Exclusives
An interview with Elizabeth Gilbert, author of the #1 NY Times bestseller -- Eat, Pray, Love: One Woman's Search for Everything Across Italy, India and Indonesia
Maine Festival of the Book
2008 Maine Festival of the Book -- Performance artist Michael Maglaras performs a dramtaic reading of a portion of Longfellow's poem, Song of Hiawatha (May 15, 2008)
2008 Maine Festival of the Book -- Performance artist Michael Maglaras performs a dramtaic reading of a portion of Longfellow's poem Song of Hiawatha on Thursday, May 15, 2008
2008 Maine Festival of the Book: Crystal Zevon on her book, "I'll Sleep When I'm Dead -- The Dirty life of Times of Warren Zevon." (May 17, 2008)
At the 2008 Maine Festival of the Book, Crystal Zevon spoke about and read from her book, "I'll Sleep When I'm Dead -- The Dirty life of Times of Warren Zevon." (May 17, 2008)
2008 Maine Festival of the Book keynote speech by bestselling author David Baldacci at Portland's Merrill Auditorium on Thursday, May 15, 2008
2008 Maine Festival of the Book keynote speech by bestselling author David Baldacci at Portland's Merrill Auditorium on Thursday, May 15, 2008
2008 American Folk Festival on the Bangor Waterfront
Wabenaki Dawn Singers & Drummers -- Native American (American Folk Festival on the Bangor Waterfront, August 24, 2008)
Genticorum -- traditional Quebecois (American Folk Festival on the Bangor Waterfront, August 22, 2008)
Maine native Johnny Hiland -- country blues (American Folk Festival on the Bangor Waterfront, August 24, 2008)
Maine native Johnny Hiland -- country blues (American Folk Festival on the Bangor Waterfront, August 24, 2008)
Wabenaki Dawn Singers & Drummers -- Native American (American Folk Festival on the Bangor Waterfront, August 24, 2008)
Genticorum - traditional Quebecois (American Folk Festival on the Bangor Waterfront, August 22, 2008)
Traditional Irish music by Tony DeMarco with Anna Colliton and Donal Clancy (American Folk Festival on the Bangor Waterfront, August 23, 2008)
Diunna Greenleaf and Blue Mercy -- American blues (American Folk Festival on the Bangor Waterfront, August 23, 2008)
Traditional Irish music with Tony DeMarco with Anna Colliton and Donal Clancy (American Folk Festival on the Bangor Waterfront, August 23, 2008)
Diunna Greenleaf and Blue Mercy - Texas blues (American Folk Festival on the Bangor Waterfront, August 23, 2008)
Hassan Hakmoun -- Moroccan Gnawa music (American Folk Festival on the Bangor Waterfront, August 23, 2008)
Chino Nunez and Friends - salsa (American Folk Festival on the Bangor Waterfront, August 22, 2008)
Jeffery Broussard and the Creole Cowboys (American Folk Festival on the Bangor Waterfront, August 23, 2008)
Jeffery Broussard and the Creole Cowboys -- Cajun zydeco (American Folk Festival on the Bangor Waterfront, August 23, 2008)
Maggie Ingram and the Ingramettes -- gospel (American Folk Festival on the Bangor Waterfront, August 24, 2008)
Maggie Ingram and the Ingramettes -- gospel (American Folk Festival on the Bangor Waterfront, August 24, 2008)
Jesse McReynolds and the Virginia Boys -- bluegrass (American Folk Festival on the Bangor Waterfront, August 24, 2008)
Jesse McReynolds and the Virginia Boys -- bluegrass (American Folk Festival on the Bangor Waterfront, August 24, 2008)
Hector del Curto and the Eternal Tango (American Music Festival on the Bangor Waterfront, August 23, 2008)
Hector del Curto and the Eternal Tango (American Folk Festival on the Bangor Waterfront, August 23, 2008)
Chino Nunez and Friends -- salsa (American Folk Festival on the Bangor Waterfront, August 22, 2008)
MPBN Radio News Special: Rebuilding New Orleans
MPBN Radio Documentary: Eleven Students Mountain Valley High School in Rumford Help Rebuild New Orleans, by MPBN Reporter Sara Nics
Staying Warm: A Plan of Action
Staying Warm: A Plan of Action -- MPBN Radio call-in program. The Ice Storm Aftermath (December 15, 2008)
Staying Warm: A Plan of Action -- MPBN Radio call-in program (August 29, 2008)
State of the State
Sate of the State Address 2013 (February 5, 2013)
State of the State: Governor John Baldacci's address to a joint session of the Maine Legislature (March 10, 2009)
Governor John Baldacci's State of the State address -- January 9, 2008
Governor John Baldacci's State of the State address -- January 9, 2008
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