A look at the prevalence of family businesses in Maine, how they are different from traditional businesses, and the challenges of working with family.

The theater scene in Maine. We took a look at the challenges of putting on live productions in Maine and got a preview of some upcoming plays you won't want to miss.

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The last in our series of Your Vote 2012 interviews was with William Schneider, Maine's Attorney General and a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in the June Primary.

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What might future towns and cities throughout Maine and across the country look like? We got a preview of MEREDA's Spring Conference, New Urbanism: Creative Models for Innovation and Economic Growth.

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Our series of Your Vote 2012 interviews continued with Bruce Poliquin, Maine's State Treasurer and Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in the June Primary.

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Pulitzer Prize winning author Richard Russo and his daughter Kate discussed Richard's latest book Interventions, a novella collection with four long stories in a uniquely formatted book.

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Our series of Your Vote 2012 interviews continued with Cynthia Dill, a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in the June Primary.

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Three experts discussed the impact of aquaculture on the Maine economy and the environment. Just how much seafood in our grocery stores and restaurants comes from aquaculture?

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Our series of Your Vote 2012 interviews continued with Rick Bennett, a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in the June Primary.

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Two Maine judges shared their family court experiences and tell how to do a divorce the right way.

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Our series of Your Vote 2012 interviews continued with Deb Plowman, Assistant Majority Leader of the Maine Senate and a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in the June Primary.

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A discussion was held about what it takes to run a farm, the success rate for those new to the business, and why some are looking for a connection with the land and rural life.

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Our series of Your Vote 2012 interviews continue with Blaine Richardson, a Republican candidate for Maine's Second Congressional District in the June Primary.

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There was a recap of the Maine legislative session and a look ahead to the upcoming House and Senate primary contests.

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Our series of Your Vote 2012 interviews continue with Matt Dunlap, a Demoratic candidate for U.S. Senate in the June Primary.

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End of life care. In Maine, the hospice movement has grown over the years, helping to address the needs of the state's older population or those with terminal illness who may not benefit from a hospital setting. 

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Our series of Your Vote 2012 interviews continue with Charlie Summers, Maine's Secretary of State and a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in the June Primary.  Why is he running for office and which issues does he believe are most important to the citizens of Maine.

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Our series of Your Vote 2012 interviews continued with Scott D'Amboise, Republican candidate for U.S. Senate. We asked him why he's running for office and which issues he believes are most important to the citizens of Maine.

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Our series of Your Vote 2012 interviews continue with John Courtney, the Maine Senate Majority Leader, and a Republian candidate for the 1st Congressional District seat in the June Primary Election.

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Helping small businesses in Maine get off the ground and thrive. We spoke with leaders from the Maine Technology Institute and SCOREMaine about their organizations and what they offer new and emerging businesses in Maine. We also heard from two individuals who have worked with MTI and SCOREMaine and can offer firsthand accounts of how they were helped.

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Our series of Your Vote 2012 interviews continues with Jon Hinck, a member of the Maine House representing Portland, and a Democratic candidate for the US Senate in the June Primary Election.

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Author Tovar Cerulli talks about why he went from vegan to hunter/meat-eater.

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Our series of Your Vote 2012 interviews continue with Kevin Raye, President of the Maine Senate and Republican candidate for Maine's 2nd Congressional District in the June Primary Election.

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Confronting bullying. When kids harass kids, the effects can be devastating. Celebrities are speaking out against the problem and a newly released documentary shows how cruel bullying can be.

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Early childhood advocates say that investing in the care and education of kids before they reach kindergarten yields big payoffs for our state’s future.

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Our Your Vote 2012 interviews continued with Patrick Calder, Republican candidate for Maine's 1st Congressional District in the June Primary Election.

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