Maine’s food industry is a point of pride for the state as they rake in national awards, but they’re also much more – a major part of the economy, worth nearly $2 billion a year. Jennifer talks with food writer Meredith Goad and chef Sam Hayward about this phenomenon. Also, Your Vote 2010 political coverage continues when Jennifer sits down with Republican Gubernatorial candidate Peter Mills.

Maine Watch with Jennifer Rooks looks at the Census and what the 2010 count might mean for the people of Maine. Also, Jennifer speaks with Democratic Gubernatorial candidate Steve Rowe.

Maine Watch with Jennifer Rooks examines how technology is changing the way Maine teachers teach and, subsequently, how their students learn. Plus, what’s next for the Center for Maine Contemporary Art after having to lay off most of its staff last year?

Maine Watch with Jennifer Rooks revisits Lewiston’s Somali refugee community ten years after the arrival of the first immigrants.

Maine Watch with Jennifer Rooks examines the so-called Paid Sick Leave bill currently under debate in the Maine Legislature. Also, Camp Kieve's veteran reintegration program.

Maine Watch with Jennifer Rooks looks at plans to extend the Downeaster to Brunswick, Lewiston/Auburn, Rockland and Augusta. Also, Jennifer interviews the U.S. Small Business Administrator Karen Mills.

Maine Watch with Jennifer Rooks discusses governor Baldacci’s final State of the State address. Hear a panel of experts analyze the governor’s proposed plan to eliminate a $430-million dollar revenue shortfall.

Maine Watch with Jennifer Rooks examines the cost of cutting mental health programs out of the state budget. Are Maine's mentally ill falling through the cracks?

Maine Watch with Jennifer Rooks sits down with the new warden of the Maine State Prison, Patricia Barnhart for a discussion of the challenges facing Maine’s criminal justice system.

Maine Watch with Jennifer Rooks features an interview with author and motivational speaker Michael Chase, who founded Biddeford’s "Kindness Center" in 2007.

Maine Watch with Jennifer Rooks profiles a group on the midcoast working to change Maine’s Criminal justice system through a movement known to as Restorative Justice.

Maine Watch with Jennifer Rooks examines two very different Maine-made films premiering this weekend: "John Marin: Let The Paint be Paint!" and "Influenced."

Maine Watch with Jennifer Rooks sits down with Portland's New Police Chief, James Craig, a former police captain in LA. Also, a report on the merger of two of Maine's leading ocean research organizations.

Maine Watch with Jennifer Rooks visits all three national parks in Maine ahead of Ken Burn’s PBS documentary series on the country’s national parks.

Maine Watch with Jennifer Rooks peers over Maine's economic horizon with esteemed economist Charles Colgan of USM. Is Maine pulling out of the recession? What will the unemployment landscape look like in the not too distant future?

Maine Watch with Jennifer Rooks sits down with the new publisher of The Portland Newspapers, Richard Connor to discuss his views on the changing media landscape and its impact on Maine’s largest circulation daily newspaper.

Maine Watch with Jennifer Rooks recaps the 2009 election with analysis from Sandy Maisel of Colby College, Ron Schmidt of USM and A.J. Higgins of MPBN.

Maine Watch with Jennifer Rooks begins coverage of Maine's November 3 ballot initiatives. This week, Question 3, should voters repeal the state's school consolidation law? Jennifer discuss it with representatives from both sides. Plus, looks at Question 5, which would expand Maine's medical marijuana law.

Maine Watch with Jennifer Rooks continues coverage of Maine’s November 3 ballot initiatives. This week, two of the ballot questions looking at taxes, TABOR II and the excise tax.

Maine Watch with Jennifer Rooks continues coverage of Maine’s November 3 ballot initiatives. This week: Same-Sex Marriage, or Question 1. Find out how the two rival camps perceive the latest poll numbers heading into the final days of the campaign.

Maine Watch with Jennifer Rooks explores the lack of access to dental care throughout Maine. Experts call it an epidemic. Also on this program, a man from Maine is on a mission to overturn the 500-year old Christian Doctrine of Discovery.

Maine Watch with Jennifer Rooks tours the new Liquified Natural Gas facility in New Brunswick. It's the first new LNG plant on the east coast in 30 years. Is LNG right for Downeast Maine? Hear from those on both sides of the debate. 

Maine Watch with Jennifer Rooks moves to Thursday evenings with a repeat broadcast on Friday night at 8:30 pm. This week, Jennifer speaks with Dr. Dora Anne Mills, director of the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention, about the Swine Flu.

Maine Watch with Jennifer Rooks features an interview with former U.S. Senator George Mitchell. He faces the greatest challenge of his storied career as he works to broker a comprehensive peace in the Middle East.

The Atlantic Salmon species of fish on Maine's Penobscot, Kennebec and Androscoggin Rivers was listed as an endangered species. The listing was not a complete surprise, but it did frustrate a lot of people. Jennifer Rooks and the Maine Watch team offer a discussion of the implications. Plus, a conversation with artist Barbara Ernst Prey.