Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays 12:15 pm - 1:00 pm on MPBN Radio
Maine Calling is an interactive radio program hosted by MPBN News Director Keith Shortall and produced by Jonathan Smith. Airing live Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays from 12:15 to 1:00 pm and anytime online, the show brings interesting conversations on a wide variety of topics to the people of Maine. MPBN listeners are strongly encouraged to participate in the program. Email talk@mpbn.net), tweet @mainecalling, post a message on Facebook www.Facebook.com/MaineCalling or call when the show is live:
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| Nick Merriam Trio |
 Friday, May 24 at 8:30 pm Pianist Nick Merriam brings his trio to the Bangor studio for a live concert. If you'd like to attend in person, please contact host Rich Tozier at rtozier@mpbn.net |
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| Welcome to Lee Maine |
 Thursday, May 23 at 10:00 pm Saturday, May 25 at 11:00 am This is a film about a small close-knit community in rural Maine (pop. 845) that must deal with the devastating news that it has become the smallest community in America to lose two sons in the Iraqi War. |
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| Schoodic: Where Sea Meets Land |
 Thursday, May 30 at 10:00 pm You can’t always predict when magic will happen. But there are places you can go with a reasonable expectation. This is a look at one of those places. It is about the communities of Gouldsboro, Prospect Harbor, Corea and Winter Harbor, Maine. |
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| Celtic Thunder Mythology |
 Sunday, June 2 at 2:00 pm The story of the Celtic People, their legends, and their culture is told through haunting solo numbers and rousing ensembles.
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| My Music: Country Pop Legends |
 Sunday, June 2 at 8:00 pm Roy Clark and Glenn Campbell highlight classic country pop tunes from the 1950s, 60s and 70s. New performances from Glen Campbell, Crystal Gayle, Hank Locklin, Bill Anderson, BJ Thomas, the Bellamy Brothers, the Browns and more are intermixed with classic full-length vintage archival gems from the vaults. |
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| My Music: 70s and 80s Soul Rewind |
 Saturday, June 1 at 9:00 pm Tuesday, June 4 at 11:00 pm Host Whoopi Goldberg introduces the classic soul, R&B and dance from the 1970s and early 1980s. Performances by the Spinners, Lou Rawls, Marvin Gaye, Earth, Wind & Fire, Bill Withers, the Trampps, the Jackson 5 and more are featured.
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| My Music: Moments to Remember |
 Saturday, June 1 at 6:30 Saturday, June 8 at 2:30 pm Hosts Nick Clooney, Peter Marshall and Wink Martindale present this celebration of favorite songs from the late '50s and early '60s. Featured are Frankie Laine, Patti Page, The Four Lads, The Four Freshmen, The Platters, Rosemary Clooney, Perry Como and more.
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| Big Band Vocalists |
 Saturday, June 8 at 5:00 pm The crooners and canaries of the Big Band era step up to the mic in this celebration of the songs and sounds of the 1940s.
Rare footage from Louis Armstrong, Perry Como, Doris Day, Helen Forest, Peggy Lee, Johnny Mercer, Jo Stafford and many others who set the tone of the WW II era is included.
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| Senator Olympia Snowe |
 Wednesday, May 22 at 12:15 pm The former Senator from Maine discussed her new book "Fighting for Common Ground - How We Can Fix the Stalemate in Congress." She joins us from a studio in Washington, DC.
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| Gardening Tips |
 May 15, 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.
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| What Good Is Philosophy? |
 May 14, 2013 Does philosophy help one make tough decisions in life or lead to a career asking 'do you want fries with that?'
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| Josh Ritter |
 May 8, 2013 The acclaimed singer, songwriter, novelist joined us in our studio.
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| Addressing Hearing Loss |
 May 2, 2013 One out of seven Mainers has difficulty hearing. A panel of experts discussed the detecting, preventing and treating of hearing loss.
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| Buy Local |
 May 1, 2013 Why buying local should mean more than going to your neighborhood farmer's market.
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| Sequestration |
 April 30, 2013 How is the Federal Sequestration affecting the economy and the citizens of Maine?
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| Nutrition |
 April 25, 2013 Good nutrition and does eating organic make a difference? Two doctors discussed health, wellness and eating right.
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| Autism |
 April 24, 2013 April is Autism Awareness Month - A look at the latest treatment research, medications and other therapies--plus services for those with autism.
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| Museums of Maine |
 April 23, 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.
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| Advanced Care Planning |
 April 18, 2013 Understanding living wills and medical directives and how they can help clarify difficult end-of-life choices.
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| Elvers |
 April 17, 2013 The Elver harvest is in full swing. What is the latest on the Elver fishery in Maine?
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| Music in Maine |
 April 10, 2013 Join a panel of music lovers and writers for a conversation about local bands, great venues and what makes the music scene in our state thrive.
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| Getting a job |
 April 9, 2013 A panel of experts with tips and strategies for finding work under challenging economic conditions.
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| Adoption |
 April 3, 2013 Stories of adoption, including Best Selling Maine Author Linda Greenlaw's decision to adopt a teenager.
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| Senator Angus King |
 March 28, 2013 Senator King discussed the latest budget battles in Washington and his legislative priorities.
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| Wired Maine |
 March 27, 2013 The electrification of Maine during the 20th century, and how a rural state became modern.
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