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Two young women build a robot.

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I was once told that the 1960s didn’t reach Maine until the 1980s. I learned that it took longer.

Bury Me Deep (00:11:36)
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Two hospice workers invite us into the world of death and dying.

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From Sudan to Portland to Iraq and back.

Lucas' Mama (00:05:28)
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A young mother’s role in guiding her deaf son toward hearing and speaking.

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THIS PAST NOVEMBER, MAINE VOTERS REPEALED A LAW LEGALIZING GAY MARRIAGE. SUPPORTERS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE ISSUES WERE BACKED BY STRONG RELIGIOUS CONTINGENTS. SALT PRODUCER SHANN THOMAS BRINGS US THE STORY OF ONE SAME-SEX COUPLE WHOSE FAMILY AND FAITH MOTIVATED THEIR FIGHT FOR GAY MARRIAGE.