Making Maine – November 12, 2010 – Mimi Bornstein November 16, 2010

Podcast:  www.MakingMaine.Podomatic.com

The depth of talent found here in our little Midcoast region, never ceases to amaze me. My guest this week was a great example. Mimi Bornstein – Artistic Director for Midcoast Community Chorus – is taking her own immense talent and using it to mold the singing talents of others as well. She leads a choir of 145 of our friends and neighbors, many of whom have never sung outside their shower, while also engaging the community and giving back the proceeds of their benefit concert to worthy organizations. More people making music, doing good, and building community – win, win, win.

Go to www.MCCSings.org for all the details on upcoming shows, tickets, volunteer opportunities and more.

Music Selections:

Midcoast Community Chorus, of course!  Selections were taken from the group’s CD, Best of Midcoast Community Chorus…So Far.  Copies of the CD can be ordered via the group’s website at: http://mccsings.org/store/

Thanks, Mimi and best of luck with your upcoming January and February concerts and beyond!

Making Maine – November 5, 2010 – Jerod Cronkite – Financial Advisor, Edward Jones November 5, 2010

Podcast:  www.MakingMaine.Podomatic.com

I was happy to have the opportunity to talk with Jerod Cronkite, Financial Advisor at Edward Jones Rockport Office. Deciphering the financial universe can be overwhelming. It’s great to chat with someone who can clearly explain the big picture of personal and business finance. Jerod shared some great advice for looking at personal finance, business finance and planning for the eventualities in life we all face – college, retirement, buying a home, whatever is important to the individual. Enjoy!  Thanks for coming into the studio, Jerod!

Contact Information:

Jerod Cronkite, Financial Advisor –

Edward Jones – Rockport Office

www.EdwardJones.com (To find Jerod, just search using his name)

Music Selections:

Thanks to Jerod for bringing some Bob Marley, Rolling Stones and Grateful Dead today.

Making Maine – October 29, 2010 – Rob Snyder, Island Institute October 29, 2010

Podcast:  www.MakingMaine.Podomatic.com

The Island Institute’s mission is to help sustain Maine’s coastal and island communities. Tough issues face Maine’s islanders – economics, fisheries, education to name just a few. We spent a lot of time also talking about working waterfront access.  These unique ways of life are so important to Maine and, as Rob described, Maine is really leading the way in finding innovative ways to protect the character of our coastline and islands.  To find out more about Island Institute, check out their website at http://www.islandinstitute.org, pick up a copy of Working Waterfront at a newstand near you, and stop by their Rockland Main Street store, Archipelago.

Today’s music:

Could You Be Loved – Bob Marley

Quality Shoe – Mark Knopfler

Pressure Drop – The Specials

Gulf of Maine to Gulf of Mexico Dedication:  Armagideon Time – The Clash

Contact Info:

Rob Snyder, Executive VP

Island Institute
386 Main St.
PO Box 648Rockland, ME 04841

(207)594-9209
Island Institute
www.islandinstitute.org
The Working Waterfront
www.workingwaterfront.com
Archipelago-The Island Institute Store
www.thearchipelago.net

Making Maine – October 15, 2010 – Sonja Burns, Air Companions October 15, 2010

Podcast:  www.MakingMaine.Podomatic.com

As Sonja said, some people are just meant to do certain things in life. She was meant to be a nurse and she is clearly passionate about excellent care. Her business, Air Companions, provides travel assistance to those with disabilities of many types and to the elderly. As she describes during the show, there are many challenges posed by travel and she helps to ease the burden.  Enjoy the show!

Website:  www.AirCompanions.com 

Music: 

Bob Seger – Old Time Rock & Roll

Hymn – In The Garden

Johnny Cash – The Man Comes Around

Randy Travis – King of the Road

Gulf of Maine to Gulf of Mexico Dedication:  Taj Mahal – When I Feel the Sea Beneath My Soul

Thanks for listening!

Making Maine – October 1, 2010 October 1, 2010

Podcast:  www.MakingMaine.Podomatic.com

My guest today, Ali Scheier, grabbed the opportunity to use her sailing skills to bring aid to a Haitian island devastated by poverty and this year’s earthquakes. On her first trip to Haiti, the SV Tranquility, a 56′ sloop, sailed from Miami to the island of La Gonave with four tons of supplies.  There remains much work to do and there is another trip planned for early next year. Find out more information about Sailors Without Borders via their website: www.SailorsWithoutBorders.com.  I really enjoyed this conversation about humanitarianism from someone right here in our backyard. 

Contact Information:

 www.transmarinepro.com  (name of business that owns boat that sailed to Haiti)

www.sailorswithoutborders.com  (nonprofit organization currently evolving from trip to Haiti)

www.endangeredplanetfoundation.org   (parent 501(c)3 to which donations may be made)

We heard music from Gypsy Kings, Jack Johnson, and Haitiando by Pa Koute Konsey.  Our Gulf of Maine to Gulf of Mexico dedication this week was Keb’ Mo’s, “Soon as I Get Paid.”

Making Maine – September 24, 2010 – New Hope for Women September 24, 2010

Podcast:  www.MakingMaine.Podomatic.com

My guests this morning were Meg Klingelhofer and Stevie Colburn who are working with the local organization fighting domestic violence in our community – New Hope for Women. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month so look for all the purple ribbons and trees and businesses all up and down the midcoast! Maine is deeply affected by this issue (we have the 6th highest rate of Domestic Violence murders in the nation). Thankfully, we have New Hope for Women bringing awareness and helping those in need.

Find them at www.NewHopeforWomen.org or their hotline at 1-800-522-3304 (24 hours / 7 days a week).

This morning’s songs included:

Tracy Chapman – She’s Got Her Ticket

Sarah McLachlan – World on Fire

Shawn Colvin – Whole New You

Sinead O’Connor – The State I’m In

Thanks for listening!

Making Maine – September 17, 2010 – Laurie Lachance and Dana Connors September 17, 2010

Podcast:  www.makingmaine.podomatic.com

It was my pleasure to interview Laurie Lachance (President and CEO of Maine Development Foundation) and Dana Connors (President of Maine State Chamber of Commerce) on today’s show.  We spent the hour discussing the recently released report, “Making Maine Work: Critical Investments for the Maine Economy” which was a joint effort of their organizations.  Please, take some time to read this informative report.  As we discussed today, it’s up to all of us to enter into this discussion with the goal of “Making Maine Work.”  You can find the report at www.MDF.org or www.MaineChamber.org.

Song List:

Bright Side of the Road – Van Morrison

What Would You Say To Me – Mary Chapin Carpenter

In Your Time – Bob Seger

Living in the Future – Bruce Springsteen (Also this week’s Gulf of Maine to Gulf of Mexico dedication)

Thanks for listening!

Making Maine – September 10, 2010 – Dr. Rick Small, Good Shepherd Food Bank September 10, 2010

Podcast:  http://makingmaine.podomatic.com/

Rick Small, Executive Director of Good Shepherd Food Bank joined me this morning via phone.  When you listen, you’ll hear clearly his passion for eliminating food insecurity for all Mainers.  Maine ranks ninth in the nation for residents who may not know where there next meal will come from (it ranks 8th for number of children facing food insecurity.)  Hunger doesn’t just happen around the holidays, it affects our citizens every day, state wide.  For more information on how you can make a difference, go to www.GSFB.org or call 207-782-3554.  Thanks for listening and taking action.

In keeping with the good work of Good Shepherd, today we heard:

– Patty Griffin – Love Throws a Line

– Keb’ Mo’ – Love Train

– Elton John – Salvation

– James Taylor – Shower the People

Thanks for listening. 

Next week’s guests:  Laurie LaChance (ME Development Foundation) and Dana Connors (ME State Chamber of Commerce) will discuss the recently released study “Making Maine Work:  Critical Investments for the Maine Economy.”

Making Maine – September 3, 2010 – Avi Good September 9, 2010

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Thanks to Avi Good for coming into the studio this morning to talk about the upcoming, “Country Roads Artists and Artisans Studio Tour.” With 19 artists opening their doors from Warren to Lincolnville, there is something here for everyone. It’s all free and open to the public. I hope to see you on the road and in the studios along the way! Let’s get out and celebrate all this talent we have right here on the midcoast’s “country roads”!

Website:  www.artisanstour.org for map and more information.

Making Maine – August 27, 2010 – Mary Rackmales August 27, 2010

Podcast:  www.MakingMaine.Podomatic.com

Mary serves on the boards of two local organizations – Coastal Mountains Land Trust and Legal Services for the Elderly – and we had a chance to cover them both today.  We talked about the many ways in which Legal Services for the Elderly is helping elderly citizens from across the state overcome legal, credit, medicaid, and other issues.  Important work that will only grow more vital as Maine’s citizenry ages.  

On a lighter note, Coastal Mountains Land Trust’s, “Run for the Hills” event is coming up on September 11 in Belfast.  Run it to race or fun run / walk just to enjoy the view.  But, either way, be sure to register for this race through some of the Land Trust’s properties.  Enjoy!

Legal Services for the Elderly:  www.MaineLSE.org and their hotline: 1-800-750-5353.

Run for the Hills:  http://www.coastalmountains.org/news/runforthehills.html  September 11, registration starts at 7:00, race starts at 8:00. 

On that theme, we played running / walking songs today including:

Bruce Springsteen:  Born to Run

Tom Petty:  Running Down a Dream

U2:  Walk On (also our Gulf of Maine to Gulf of Mexico dedication)

Jackson Browne:  Running on Empty

Doobie Brothers:  It Keeps You Runnin’