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Hollywood Lights, Slots, Action: A Hollywood Casino Bangor PodcastThe Way Night Should Be: Bangor's Bustling DowntownHollywood Casino Bangor sits proudly on the waterfront, overlooking the sprawling inner city area. Just as much as Hollywood Casino has made downtown Bangor better, downtown has made Hollywood Casino what it is today. Joined by Betsy Lundy from Downtown Bangor Partnership, Alton and Marc dig into the core of Bangor and talk about what it is that makes the Queen City truly rule. 🔑 3 Key Takeaways: Remarkable and Historic — Downtown Bangor is a beautiful blend of charming history and surprisingly suave culture. With restaurants, entertainment, and museums, the area has so much to give. Authentic Experie...
2026-02-1712 min
WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Audio ArchivesAround Town 1/29/26: Local News, Culture and EventsHost/Producer: Amy Browne The No Kings! Coalition has announced March 28th as the next national day of action. Nurses United Against Violence invites the public to join them Friday evening for a candlelight vigil for Alex Pretti at 5pm in front of the Federal Building on Harlow Street in Bangor From from Indivisible Bangor: 3 short whistle blasts means ICE is nearby and one long blast means they are detaining someone. They say “Stay non-violent, but don’t stay silent” Maine Immigrant Rights Hotline 207-544-9989 Maine Immigrant Rights Resource Hub Immigration Legal Advocacy Project Maine update on ICE in Mai...
2026-01-2904 minWERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Audio ArchivesAround Town 1/27/26: Local News, Culture and EventsHost/Producer: Amy Browne Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey has announced that his office now has an email address dedicated specifically to reports of federal government actions in Maine, along with the following statement: AUGUSTA – “Across our nation, we are seeing numerous reports of apparent civil rights violations and improper use of force by federal agents who have been sent into areas targeted for immigration enforcement by the federal government. With the federal government now surging federal agents into Maine under the banner of immigration enforcement, evidence of constitutionally-deficient, excessive, and intimidating enforcement tactics is quickly emerging in our own...
2026-01-2705 minWERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Audio ArchivesAround Town 1/21/26: Local News, Culture and EventsHost/Producer: Amy Browne LD 1383, An Act to Require State Divestment from Perpetrators of International Human Rights Violations Public hearing today at 11 (more info and live stream)- Joint Standing Committee on State and Local Government American Civil Liberties Union National Town Hall, today at 4pm Click here for more info and to register Indivisible Bangor Weekly vigils Tuesdays at the Federal Building in Bangor – 11:00 amNEW WEEKLY THURSDAY VIGIL! at the Federal Building in Bangor – 3:00 p.m. Bangor Visibility Brigade About the host: Amy Browne started out at WERU as a volunteer news & public affairs producer in 2000, co-hosting/co-producing Radi...
2026-01-2105 minWERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Audio ArchivesAround Town 1/6/26: Local News, Culture and EventsHost/Producer: Amy Browne Congresswoman Chellie Pingree, Maine Congressional District 1, and Graham Platner, candidate for the Democrat’s nomination for Senate, hoping to unseat Senator Susan Collins in the next election, issued statements over the weekend in response to the situation in Venezuela. Indivisible Bangor’s weekly “No Kings” rallies at the Federal Building in Bangor, Tuesdays, 11am-1pm Friends of Sears Island annual meeting in Searsport on Saturday, January 10th, 12:30-2:30 at the Mermaid Plaza. Watch the Friends of Sears Island facebook page for updates including weather-related cancellation if needed. About the host: Amy Browne started out at WERU as...
2026-01-0605 min
Hollywood Lights, Slots, Action: A Hollywood Casino Bangor PodcastLemons and Cherries: Refreshment on the Game FloorThere's a lot more to Hollywood than the Casino. Here to talk about what happens in the non-gaming side of life is Dwayne Barber, Director of Hospitality for Hollywood Casino Bangor. Alton, Marc, and Dwayne take us on a journey, talking about Zombie Dogs, Hop's House, hotel suits, and special packages– all sorts of creature comforts and more can be found at Hollywood Casino Bangor! 🔑 3 Key Takeaways: Not Just A Gamefloor — Hollywood Casino Bangor is a lot more than a casino, with much more to offer guests in terms of food, drink, and experiences. Food, Drink, a...
2026-01-0612 min
Hollywood Lights, Slots, Action: A Hollywood Casino Bangor Podcast...And A Happy New Year! The last hurrah of Hollywood Casino's 20thNew Year's Eve is the biggest day of the year for casinos — a celebration of the luck behind us and the excitement ahead. This year's countdown is extra special as Hollywood Casino Bangor celebrated its 20th anniversary. Join us as we ring in the new year with promotions, prizes, and unforgettable moments at Hollywood Casino Bangor. 🔑 3 Key Takeaways: New Year's Eve - The busiest time of year for Hollywood Casino is at the end of it! An all-day party is in the works, with prizes and programs galore to explore. Capping off 20 years – The 20th anniversary of Holl...
2025-12-2308 minWERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Audio ArchivesAround Town 12/12/25: Local News, Culture and EventsHost/Producer: Amy Browne A special City Council Workshop will be held this Friday, Dec. 12, beginning at 9 a.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall for the purpose of continuing discussions about the homeless encampment along the rail lines near Penobscot Plaza. (Source: City of Bangor) Today we hear from a resident of the encampment who spoke at a Bangor City Council meeting earlier this week. About the host: Amy Browne started out at WERU as a volunteer news & public affairs producer in 2000, co-hosting/co-producing RadioActive with Meredith DeFrancesco. She joined the team of Voices producers a few years...
2025-12-1204 minWERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Audio ArchivesAround Town 12/11/25: Local News, Culture and EventsHost/Producer: Amy Browne Beth C. Wright Cancer Resource Center’s annual Beth’s Trees for HOPE Festival, Friday, December 13th, 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM, and Saturday, December 14th 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM at the Maine Coast Mall, Ellsworth, ME Admission: Free The Haystack Mountain School of Crafts winter series kicks off with an Open House on Saturday, December 13, from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Join them to learn more about the Fab Lab and Winter Programs over refreshments and festive crafts at this free, family-friendly event, at Haystack’s Center for Community Programs at 22 Church Street, Deer Isle village In Belfast, the Colonial Theatre’s fr...
2025-12-1105 minWERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Audio ArchivesAround Town 12/9/25: Local News, Culture and EventsHost/Producer: Amy Browne Indivisible Bangor‘s weekly No Kings vigil is today (and every Tuesday) from 11 am – 1pm at the Federal Building on Harlow Street, where Susan Collins’ has her Bangor office. Organizers say “Drop in any time between 11 am and 1pm. Bring signs, bring flags, bring your voices for chants and songs” Dr Nirav Shah, former Maine CDC director- now running for Governor, will have a Town Hall at the Bangor Public Library, 145 Harlow Street in Bangor later today. The event will double as a food drive for local food pantries. The town Hall begins at 6:00 PM (doors open...
2025-12-0905 min
Hollywood Lights, Slots, Action: A Hollywood Casino Bangor PodcastCommunity Chest: How Hollywood Helps the Bangor RegionIn this episode of Lights, Slots, Action, Alton and Marc talk about giving back. Hollywood Casino is tied to the history and the people of Bangor, and that's not just one way: charity, parity, and support for local businesses is the lifeblood of Hollywood Casino, and community is the backbone which helps it stand strong. 🔑 3 Key Takeaways: Economic Jackpot – For around 300 people, Hollywood Casino is what they call home. Chefs, stewards, custodians and other team members can all depend on the opportunities and benefits the casino gives. Local Focus Charity – Donating thousands of dollars to places like the Bangor Y, the casin...
2025-12-0914 minWERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Audio ArchivesAround Town 12/5/25: Local News, Culture and EventsHost/Producer: Amy Browne Maine Governor Janet Mills’ statement on the passing of Penobscot tribal elder & WWII hero Charles Norman Shay this week. Indivisible calls for a boycott of Spotify. Demands include that they stop running ICE recruitment ads. A quick recap of the weekend events we’ve covered this week on Around Town (see archives for previous days fmi and links) a quick recap of the weekend events we’ve mentioned this week on AT: Tomorrow/Saturday, 12/6/2 Bangor’s annual Festival of Lights Parade, 4:30 PM in downtown Bangor 45th Annual Downtown Ellsworth Christmas Parade of Lights will kick-off at 4:00p...
2025-12-0504 minWERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Audio ArchivesAround Town 12/5/25: Local News, Culture and EventsHost/Producer: Amy Browne Maine Governor Janet Mills’ statement on the passing of Penobscot tribal elder & WWII hero Charles Norman Shay this week. Indivisible calls for a boycott of Spotify. Demands include that they stop running ICE recruitment ads. A quick recap of the weekend events we’ve covered this week on Around Town (see archives for previous days fmi and links) a quick recap of the weekend events we’ve mentioned this week on AT: Tomorrow/Saturday, 12/6/2 Bangor’s annual Festival of Lights Parade, 4:30 PM in downtown Bangor 45th Annual Downtown Ellsworth Christmas Parade of Lights will kick-off at 4:00p...
2025-12-0504 minWERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Audio ArchivesAround Town 12/3/25: Local News, Culture and EventsHost/Producer: Amy Browne Holiday events on Saturday, 12/6/25 Click on links for more details. Bangor’s annual Festival of Lights Parade, 4:30 PM in downtown Bangor 45th Annual Downtown Ellsworth Christmas Parade of Lights & Light Display Annual Northeast Harbor Christmas Festival , 8:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m, Main Street, Northeast Harbor and the Northeast Harbor Marina About the host: Amy Browne started out at WERU as a volunteer news & public affairs producer in 2000, co-hosting/co-producing RadioActive with Meredith DeFrancesco. She joined the team of Voices producers a few years later, and has been WERU’s News & Public Affairs Manager since January, 2006. In additi...
2025-12-0303 min
The Health Equity PodcastEpisode 5 - Desk-Bound Culture: Why It’s Time to Break the Habit with Anna QuinnSend a textIn this episode, we’re taking a closer look at something most of us slip into without meaning to - spending workdays sitting still. Imogen is joined by Anna Quinn, Wellbeing Officer at Bangor University, to talk about how this “desk-bound culture” crept in, what it’s doing to our energy and focus, and why moving more during the day doesn’t need to be complicated or time-consuming.Together, we explore the small, realistic changes anyone can try — from walking meetings and standing tasks to using tech creatively and building short moveme...
2025-11-2842 minWERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Audio ArchivesAround Town 11/13/25: Local News, Culture and EventsHost/Producer: Amy Browne Indivisible Bangor is looking for volunteers to help with their Saturday protests at Home Depot. Contact Indivisible Bangor for more information and/or to volunteer FMI/background: Home Depot keeps quiet on immigration raids outside its doors (8/19) NPR As ICE Targets Home Depot Stores, Advocates Say Company Is Failing To Protect Day Laborers (10/31) Block Club Chicago (non-profit local news) US: ICE Abuses in Los Angeles Set Stage for Other Cities (11/4) Human Rights Watch Resources for Organizing and Social Change (ROSC) invite you to join them on your lunch break Monday, (12pm-1pm on zoom), for...
2025-11-1303 min
Hollywood Lights, Slots, Action: A Hollywood Casino Bangor PodcastDouble Down: Hollywood Casino's Celebrates it's 20th!Do you remember back when it was Hollywood Slots? Back when it was a simple race track? In this episode of Lights, Slots, Action, Alton and Marc are joined by the illustrious Dan Cashman to celebrate the 20th birthday of Bangor's favorite casino. Take a seat at the table as the three reflect on how Hollywood made its way to the "right side of downtown". 🔑 3 Key Takeaways: 20 Years of Gaming in Maine – Hollywood Casino Bangor celebrates two decades since opening as "Hollywood Slots," marking a milestone for both Bangor and the state's gaming industry. Big Boo...
2025-11-1112 minWERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Audio ArchivesAround Town 10/31/25: Local News, Culture and EventsHost/Producer: Amy Browne There will be a protest outside the Bangor Home Depot on Stillwater Avenue on Saturday from noon to 2pm,”in honor of all the workers who have been kidnapped by ICE on Home Depot properties”, organized by Disappeared In America, a project hosted by Public Citizen, National Day Laborers Organizing Network (NDLON), The Workers Circle and Detention Watch Network. The Annual PICA Auction is t= tomorrow at the UU Church on Park Street in Bangor, starting at 3pm (For more information about PICA and their work, check out this episode of Maine Currents that aired last...
2025-10-3104 minWERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Audio ArchivesAround Town 10/29/25: Local News, Culture and EventsHost/Producer: Amy Browne The Brunswick-based nonprofit Full Plates Full Potential is hosting a virtual town hall on SNAP in Maine, tomorrow afternoon at 4 on SNAP in Maine. Register to get the zoom link Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry in Ellsworth is partnering with The Food Trust, Ellsworth Adult Ed, Healthy Acadia and Good Shepard Food Bank to continue offering “Cooking Matters” classes. There is currently a waiting listing but Loaves and Fishes encourages interested Hancock County residents to contact them so they can get a sense of how much demand there is as they plan the next session. FMI...
2025-10-2903 minWERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Audio ArchivesAround Town 10/17/25: Local News, Culture and EventsHost/Producer: Amy Browne No Kings Day rallies tomorrow. Dave Cox from Indivisible Bangor is here with details of the No Kings Day rally and march there. Rally locations, details and more info: Indivisible Bangor No Kings! Activate Maine calendar About the host: Amy Browne started out at WERU as a volunteer news & public affairs producer in 2000, co-hosting/co-producing RadioActive with Meredith DeFrancesco. She joined the team of Voices producers a few years later, and has been WERU’s News & Public Affairs Manager since January, 2006. In addition to RadioActive, Voices, Maine Currents and Maine: The Way Life Could Be, Am...
2025-10-1704 minWERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Audio ArchivesAround Town 10/16/25: Local News, Culture and EventsHost/Producer: Amy Browne The League of Women Voters is looking for more Election Observation volunteers, and offering two training sessions this month via zoom. The first session is tonight. Register to get the zoom link here There will be a sign making party for No Kings Day tomorrow (Friday) at the Food AND Medicine building at 20 Ivers Street in Brewer from 6-8 pm Nazi graffiti painted on Bangor walking path, Annie Rupertus, Bangor Daily News, 10/14/25 About the host: Amy Browne started out at WERU as a volunteer news & public affairs producer in 2000, co-hosting/co-producing RadioActive with Meredith DeFrancesco...
2025-10-1603 minWERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Audio ArchivesAround Town 10/6/25: Local News, Culture and EventsHost/Producer: Amy Browne We speak with author James B Wells who will be in Maine next week (Bangor, Ellsworth and Lincoln) talking about his latest book, Because: A CIA Coverup & a Son’s Odyssey to Find the Father He Never Knew October 8 | Bangor, ME | The Briar Patch BookSpace – 48 Columbia Street, downtown Bangor | Discussion & signing Because | 7:00 pm October 9 | Ellsworth, ME | Ellsworth Public Library | Discussion and signing Because | 5:00 pm | Books available through Union River Book & Toy Co. to pre-order or at the event. October 11 | Lincoln, ME | Our Heroes Military Museum | Discussion and signing Because | 2 :00 to 4:00 pm | Books can be pre-ordered at m...
2025-10-0604 minWERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Audio ArchivesAround Town 9/25/25: Local News, Culture and EventsHost/Producer: Amy Browne A new chapter of ACT-UP has formed in Maine in response to a cluster of HIV cases in the Bangor area in recent months. They invite others to join them and are holding trainings in Bangor this weekend. Jae Echeverria is here with the details About the host: Amy Browne started out at WERU as a volunteer news & public affairs producer in 2000, co-hosting/co-producing RadioActive with Meredith DeFrancesco. She joined the team of Voices producers a few years later, and has been WERU’s News & Public Affairs Manager since January, 2006. In addition to RadioActive, Voices, Ma...
2025-09-2504 minWERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Audio ArchivesAround Town 9/22/25: Local News, Culture and EventsHost/Producer: Amy Browne Penobscot Bay Waterkeeper invites you to join them tomorrow, Tuesday, September 23 at 5:30 PM for a Zoom presentation to discuss the natural wonders of the 54-acre Little River property and efforts to permanently conserve this special land in Belfast. The next No Kings! national day of protest is coming up on Saturday, October 18th, and a location has been announced in Bangor The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s Board of Pesticides Control, in partnership with the Maine Department of Environmental Protection, reminds Maine home and family farm owners that pre-registration is required by Fr...
2025-09-2204 minThe Health Equity PodcastEpisode 4 - A debrief from the Women’s Health Symposium with Dr Lorelei Jones and Dr Carys StringerSend a textIn this episode of the Health Equity Podcast, host Dr Lorelei Jones sits down with Dr Carys Stringer, Health Economist at Bangor University and a member of the newly launched Women’s Health Research Centre.Together, they reflect on the College of Medicine and Health’s Women’s Health Symposium held at Pontio, Bangor University (17th September 2025). The event brought together researchers, clinicians, policymakers and the public to address inequalities in women’s health across the life course.Carys shares her insights from key...
2025-09-1912 minWERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Audio ArchivesCreative Maine 9/18/25: Finding your Creative CommunityProducer/host: Adina Salmansohn Other credits: Theme music written and performed by Ariel Chapman. A monthly show exploring Maine‘s culture, art and crafts that enrich our lives and bring us joy. This episode introduces us to ways to find a creative community in Maine. Guest/s: Kelley Barrett, Owner of Verona Wine and Bistro, Bucksport Maine veronawinebistro@gmail.com Amber Mazza, Owner of Gealach Fola Acres and Midcoast Fiber Artists in Searsport. Theresa Johnston, Owner of The Crafty Grimalkin in Bangor www.craftygrimalkin.com Anna Fleming, Teen Librarian of The Bangor Public Library www.bangorpubliclibrary.org About the Ho...
2025-09-1858 min
Hollywood Lights, Slots, Action: A Hollywood Casino Bangor PodcastUnlocking Casino Rewards: Insider Tips from Hollywood Casino BangorEver wondered how to get the most out of your visits to Hollywood Casino Bangor? In this debut episode of Lights, Slots, Action, hosts Alton (Director of Marketing) and Marc (General Manager) pull back the curtain on how casino offers really work. From slot play to table games to hotel stays, they share the inside strategies every guest should know to maximize rewards and enjoy all the benefits of the Penn Play program. 🔑 3 Key Takeaways: Play Smart with Your Penn Play Card – Why consistently using your card at slots, tables, hotel, and dining is the #1 way t...
2025-09-1616 minWERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Audio ArchivesAround Town 9/1/25: Local News, Culture and EventsHost/Producer: Amy Browne Some local Labor Day events (recap) Indivisible Bangor: Workers Over Billionaires Rally 10 – 11:30am West Market Square. “In solidarity with the AFL-CIO, and all labor movements, Indivisible Bangor invites you to join them in collective action to demand an economy, country, and government that serves the needs of everyday people, not billionaires at a Workers Over Billionaires rally on Labor Day as we take back OUR day and show the big corporations who we are and how we fight.” Eastern Maine Labor Council, AFL-CIO & Food AND Medicine’s 22nd Annual Labor Day Celebration in Brewer. The Fighting...
2025-09-0105 minWERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Audio ArchivesAround Town 8/4/25: Local News, Culture and EventsHost/Producer: Amy Browne Tomorrow, Tuesday, August 5th at 6:30 p.m. the Bangor Band will hold a special event for families with a free, kid-centric concert at Chapin Park, Bangor. This Wednesday (8/6) the Peace and Justice Center of Eastern Maine and Pax Christi Maine will hold an event in observance of the 80th anniversary of the US nuclear bombing of Hiroshima and Nagaski. Messages, music and community from 1:30 to 3pm at Davenport Park in Bangor (Corner of Main and Cedar– across from the police station and the homeless shelter) And radio news in the Maine newspapers 100 years ago today.. Ab...
2025-08-0404 minWERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Audio ArchivesCreative Maine 7/17/25: Musical Instrument Makers in MaineProducer/host: Adina Salmansohn Other credits: Theme music written and performed by Ariel Chapman. A monthly show exploring Maine‘s culture, art and crafts that enrich our lives and bring us joy. This episode highlights three musical instrument makers and restorers in Maine-what they do and how they do it. Guest/s: Nathan Slobodkin, Slobodkin Violins, Bangor. www.slobodkinviolins.com Leslie Ross, Leslie Ross Bassoons, leslieross.net David and Nick Wallace, Wallace Organ Company, wallacepipeorgans.com About the Host: Adina Salmansohn started learning to play the trombone at the age of 8. Her undergraduate years were at the Cleveland Institute of M...
2025-07-171h 00WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Audio ArchivesAround Town 7/16/25: Local News, Culture and EventsHost/Producer: Amy Browne Maryann Larson from Indivisible Bangor invites those who are interested to join them tomorrow on the Good Trouble Lives On National Day of Action. They’ll be holding a peaceful rally from 5-7pm on Stillwater Avenue near the Bangor Mall. There will also be rallies in Belfast, Ellsworth, Augusta – and many other places across the state. About the host: Amy Browne started out at WERU as a volunteer news & public affairs producer in 2000, co-hosting/co-producing RadioActive with Meredith DeFrancesco. She joined the team of Voices producers a few years later, and has been WERU’s News...
2025-07-1605 minWERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Audio ArchivesAround Town 7/1/25: Local News, Culture and EventsHost/Producer: Amy Browne Bangor Mayor Cara Pelletier, speaking at Bangor Pride on Saturday About the host: Amy Browne started out at WERU as a volunteer news & public affairs producer in 2000, co-hosting/co-producing RadioActive with Meredith DeFrancesco. She joined the team of Voices producers a few years later, and has been WERU’s News & Public Affairs Manager since January, 2006. In addition to RadioActive, Voices, Maine Currents and Maine: The Way Life Could Be, Amy also produced and hosted the WERU News Report for several years. She has produced segments for national programs including Free Speech Radio News, This Way Ou...
2025-07-0104 minWERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Audio ArchivesCreative Maine 6/19/25: Maine FibershedProducer/host: Adina Salmansohn Other credits: Theme music written and performed by Ariel Chapman. A monthly show exploring Maine‘s culture, art and crafts that enrich our lives and bring us joy. We learn about the Maine Fibershed, a soil to soil initiative for fiber farming and crafting. Guest/s: Pat Harpell, co-founder of Maine Fibershed. mainefibershed@gmail.com Sofina Paz, owner of Ebb and Flow ebbandflowmaine@gmail.com Stephanie Grant, Board member, Maine Fibershed mainefibershed@gmail.com Janet Beardsley, Owner Catawampus Farm and Board member, Maine Fibershed catawampusfarm.com/contact-us/ Amber Mazza, co-owner Gealach Fola Acres 207-323-2240 Sa...
2025-06-1957 minWERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Audio ArchivesAround Town 6/16/25: Local News, Culture and EventsHost/Producer: Amy Browne Pam Proulx Curry, Executive Director of the Maine Multicultural Center, speaking at the No Kings Day rally on the Bangor waterfront, Saturday, 6/14/25. FMI: Maine Multicultural Center Indivisible Bangor About the host: Amy Browne started out at WERU as a volunteer news & public affairs producer in 2000, co-hosting/co-producing RadioActive with Meredith DeFrancesco. She joined the team of Voices producers a few years later, and has been WERU’s News & Public Affairs Manager since January, 2006. In addition to RadioActive, Voices, Maine Currents and Maine: The Way Life Could Be, Amy also produced and hosted the WERU News Re...
2025-06-1604 minWERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Audio ArchivesAround Town 6/13/25: Local News, Culture and EventsHost/Producer: Amy Browne Melissa Berky from Indivisible Bangor joins us with details about the No Kings Day rally and march in Bangor tomorrow from 12-3pm, rain or shine. The rally will be at the waterfront near Railroad and Front Streets. A 1-mile march (with shorter alternate routes) will leave from, and return to the park, where the march will be followed by music. FMI: No Kings List of No Kings Day events across the state (and US) Indivisible About the host: Amy Browne started out at WERU as a volunteer news & public affairs producer in 2000, co-hosting/co-producing...
2025-06-1304 min
The Health Equity PodcastEpisode 31 - Remote Medication, Real Impact - Innovation in Out-of-Hours Care with Dr Rececca PayneSend a textIn this episode, we speak to Dr Rebecca Payne, GP and Clinical Senior Lecturer at Bangor University, about a fantastic project transforming out-of-hours healthcare in North Wales. The REMeDy machine (Remote Medication Made Easy) is a new technology allowing patients to access urgent prescriptions like antibiotics when local pharmacies are closed.Dr Payne shares how a Twitter rant led to a groundbreaking collaboration between Bangor University, Oxford University, and the NHS. From stormy nights in Orkney to rural communities in Wales, she discusses the project’s development, the challenges of remote healthcare, an...
2025-05-1916 min
The Health Equity PodcastEpisode 31 – Remote Medication, Real Impact: Innovation in Out-of-Hours Care with Dr Rebecca PayneSend us a textIn this episode, we speak to Dr Rebecca Payne, GP and Clinical Senior Lecturer at Bangor University, about a fantastic project transforming out-of-hours healthcare in North Wales. The REMeDy machine (Remote Medication Made Easy) is a new technology allowing patients to access urgent prescriptions like antibiotics when local pharmacies are closed.Dr Payne shares how a Twitter rant led to a groundbreaking collaboration between Bangor University, Oxford University, and the NHS. From stormy nights in Orkney to rural communities in Wales, she discusses the project’s development, the challenges of remote he...
2025-05-1916 minWERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Audio ArchivesCreative Maine 5/15/25: Maine Made BooksProducer/host: Adina Salmansohn Other credits: Theme music written and performed by Ariel Chapman. A monthly show exploring Maine‘s culture, art and crafts that enrich our lives and bring us joy. In this episode we explore “Maine Made” book publishing and marketing. Guest/s: Michelle Shores, www.mshoreswriter.com Suzanne DeFillips, bucksporttradingpost.com, 407-462-5618 Kate Corwin, Bookstacks Book Store, 207-469-8992 bucksportbookseller@gmail.com About the Host: Adina Salmansohn started learning to play the trombone at the age of 8. Her undergraduate years were at the Cleveland Institute of Music, where she studied with Robert F. Boyd of the Clev...
2025-05-1557 minWERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Audio ArchivesAround Town 4/21/25: Local News, Culture and EventsHost/Producer: Amy Browne “We Rise: End the Tyranny” national day of action. There were protests in at least 28 cities and towns across Maine. Bangor turned out – which may not be surprising in a city that has leaders like the person you’ll hear today We’ll have more voices from Saturday’s rallies (Bangor and Ellsworth) on Around Town this week. About the host: Amy Browne started out at WERU as a volunteer news & public affairs producer in 2000, co-hosting/co-producing RadioActive with Meredith DeFrancesco. She joined the team of Voices producers a few years later, and has been WERU’s News...
2025-04-2105 minWERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Audio ArchivesCreative Maine 4/17/25: Maple Sugaring in MaineProducer/host: Adina Salmansohn Other credits: Theme music written and performed by Ariel Chapman. A monthly show exploring Maine‘s culture, art and crafts that enrich our lives and bring us joy. This months show is about Maple sugaring-how it’s done, rules and regulations, and some backyard sugaring tips and tricks. You will also learn about what it means to be the Poet Laureate of Maine. Guest/s: Jason Lilley, Maple Industry Educator of the University of Maine Extension Division, jason.lilley@maine.edu Ron Russell, Retired Maine Representative Julia Bouwsma, Poet Laureate of the State of Maine, juli...
2025-04-1757 minWERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Audio ArchivesTalk of the Towns 4/12/25: The Promise of Libraries: their role in communities and democracyProducer/Hosts: Ron Beard and Liz Graves Production support from Joel Mann and from College of the Atlantic Theme music for Talk of the Towns Theme is a medley from Coronach, on a Balnain House Highland Music recording. Talk of the Towns: Local Community concerns and opportunities This month: Profiles of four community libraries in Northeast Harbor, Bucksport, Bangor and Ellsworth. Their traditional roles, and new roles to bring people together and to respond to new needs as “public help desks” for their communities. The role of the Maine Library Association to support professional development for library staff and to h...
2025-04-1258 minWERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Audio ArchivesAround Town 3/26/25: Local News, Culture and EventsHost/Producer: Amy Browne Constituents speak at a Town Hall style meeting in Bangor on Saturday. Congressman Jared Golden was invited but did not attend, so those who spoke addressed an empty chair. We’ll hear from more of the speakers on AT this week. FMI: Congressman Jared Golden’s Bangor office Heads of PBS and NPR to testify this morning at 10 before the Congressional Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency (DOGE) this morning at 10 FMI/Stream: oversight.house.gov/ About the host: Amy Browne started out at WERU as a volunteer news & public affairs producer in 2000, co-hosting/co-producing Radi...
2025-03-2605 minWERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Audio ArchivesAround Town 3/25/25: Local News, Culture and EventsHost/Producer: Amy Browne Constituents speak at a Town Hall style meeting in Bangor on Saturday. Congressman Jared Golden was invited but did not attend, so those who spoke addressed an empty chair. We’ll hear from more of the speakers on AT this week. FMI: Congressman Jared Golden’s Bangor office About the host: Amy Browne started out at WERU as a volunteer news & public affairs producer in 2000, co-hosting/co-producing RadioActive with Meredith DeFrancesco. She joined the team of Voices producers a few years later, and has been WERU’s News & Public Affairs Manager since January, 2006. In addition to Rad...
2025-03-2505 minWERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Audio ArchivesCreative Maine 3/20/25Producer/host: Adina Salmansohn Other credits: Theme music written and performed by Ariel Chapman. A monthly show exploring Maine‘s culture, art and crafts that enrich our lives and bring us joy. Guest/s: From Bangor Maker Space: Eric Lovejoy, Director Justin Hughes, President Brandon Lieberthal, Director From Waterfall Arts: Katherine Devereux, Marketing ManagerFrom IMRC Center: Drew Hooke, Operations Manager FMI: Bangormakerspace.org Waterfallarts.org imrccenter.umaine.edu About the Host: Adina Salmansohn started learning to play the trombone at the age of 8. Her undergraduate years were at the Cleveland Institute of Music, where she studied with Robert F. Boyd o...
2025-03-2058 minWERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Audio ArchivesCreative Maine 2/20/25Producer/host: Adina Salmansohn Other credits: Theme music written and performed by Ariel Chapman. A monthly show exploring Maine‘s culture, art and crafts that enrich our lives and bring us joy. Guest/s: Dr. Beth Wiemann, President of The Society of Composers and professor of Composition and Clarinet at The University of Maine, Orono bwiemann@maine.edu www.socieyofcomposers.org Chantal Harris, the Director of Monson Arts Residency program, Monson, Maine director@monsonarts.org www.monsonarts.org Marc Mewshaw, Executive Director of Hewn Oaks Artists Residency info@hewnoaks.org www.hewnoaks.org About the Host: Adina Salmansohn started lear...
2025-02-2057 minWERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Audio ArchivesCreative Maine 1/16/25Producer/host: Adina Salmansohn Other credits: Theme music written and performed by Ariel Chapman. A monthly show exploring Maine‘s culture, art and crafts that enrich our lives and bring us joy. Guest/s: Spencer Janney Naiad country Brewery Naiadcountrybrewery@gmail.com Lance and Liz Meadows Sew Rugged www.sewrugged.com 207-619-1898 95 Castine Road, Orland, ME 04472 Keith Drago Director, Carver Memorial Library 12 Union Street, Searsport (207) 548-2303 www.carverlibrary.org About the Host: Adina Salmansohn started learning to play the trombone at the age of 8. Her undergraduate years were at the Cleveland Institute of Music, where she studied with Robert...
2025-01-1658 minWERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Audio ArchivesCreative Maine 12/19/24Producer/host: Adina Salmansohn Other credits: Theme music written and performed by Ariel Chapman. A monthly show exploring Maine‘s culture, art and crafts that enrich our lives and bring us joy. This month: The listeners learn about portrayal of historical figures in house museums, specifically Joshua Chamberlain; they will learn about the meaning and potential impact of ballot question 3 regarding restoration of historic and culturally important buildings in Maine; they will hear from a citizen who considered the restoration of an old mill structure important enough to make it his project. Guest/s: Larissa Picard, Director of the Peje...
2024-12-1958 min
Penny For Your Thoughts by Bangor Business SchoolCelebrating 1500 Years of the City of Bangor; its culture, heritage and future opportunities for re-connection, community and businessFor Bangor Business School’s final Welsh language episode of its Penny for your Thoughts podcast mini-series, host Darren Morely (Business Link Manager) is joined by Dr Martin Hanks (City Director, Bangor City Council), and Bangor Business School academics Carl Mathers (Senior Lecturer in Marketing) and Dr Edward Thomas Jones (Senior Lecturer in Economics) to celebrate the City of Bangor in its 1500 year.
Guests reflect back on how Bangor City Centre has changed over the years, impacted by the movement of stores to its outskirt retail parks from what was a once bustling city centre; prou...
2024-12-1636 minPenny For Your Thoughts by Bangor Business SchoolBelieve in Change: How having the right support system is key for business innovation and growthDarren Morely is joined this month by former Bangor University Graduate Brandon Ristow-Wilson (BIC Innovation Ltd) and Dr Junyu Zhou (Lecturer in Management, Bangor Business School). This episode is all about business innovation and the scaffolding that can support growth. Brandon shares his expert insights through his wide-ranging experiences with BIC Innovation; an Employee-Owned & B-Corp Certified Wales-based business. Whether you're an entrepreneur looking to scale, or an established business aiming to innovate, having the right support system is key. Join us to explore how technology, investment, and filling critical skills gaps are crucial to driving business success. Plus, we...
2024-10-2939 minPenny For Your Thoughts by Bangor Business SchoolInsights into British Nordic Walking, a Community Interest Company, encouraging us to “Put the technology away and rejuvenate the Finnish way!”Bangor Business School Penny for your Thoughts podcast have released their July episode. This month we turn to focus on the Not-for-Profit sector, most specifically Community Interest Companies, with British Nordic Walking. Join host Darren Morely with guests Catherine Hughes (CEO British Nordic Walking) and Dr Elizabeth Heyworth-Thomas (Senior Lecturer in Management at Bangor Business School) to learn about this trending form of low-impact outdoor activity, and how one company is setting-out to champion ‘taking poles for a spin’ for improved mental health, employee wellbeing and developing a sense of community across the UK.
2024-07-1833 min
Here for Generations: The Story of a Maine Bank and its CityEpilogues from P. James Dowe & Bob Montgomery-RiceHere for Generations tells the remarkable tale of a town and a bank that have moved in concert since 1852. The book captures their sweeping history through triumph and tragedy and brings to life the fascinating people and events that have shaped their journey.
The bank's roots were set in the 1830s, when the bustling city of Bangor lured the best and the brightest of Maine's adventurers to its port and commercial center. Bangor was the Lumber Capital of the World complete with all the intrigue of a riverfront boomtown — potential riches and busted dreams, we...
2024-03-2007 minHere for Generations: The Story of a Maine Bank and its CityChapter 14: Down to the River
Here for Generations tells the remarkable tale of a town and a bank that have moved in concert since 1852. The book captures their sweeping history through triumph and tragedy and brings to life the fascinating people and events that have shaped their journey.
The bank's roots were set in the 1830s, when the bustling city of Bangor lured the best and the brightest of Maine's adventurers to its port and commercial center. Bangor was the Lumber Capital of the World complete with all the intrigue of a riverfront boomtown — potential riches and bu...
2024-03-1938 minHere for Generations: The Story of a Maine Bank and its CityChapter 13: Growing Statewide
Here for Generations tells the remarkable tale of a town and a bank that have moved in concert since 1852. The book captures their sweeping history through triumph and tragedy and brings to life the fascinating people and events that have shaped their journey.
The bank's roots were set in the 1830s, when the bustling city of Bangor lured the best and the brightest of Maine's adventurers to its port and commercial center. Bangor was the Lumber Capital of the World complete with all the intrigue of a riverfront boomtown — potential riches and bu...
2024-03-1939 minHere for Generations: The Story of a Maine Bank and its CityChapter 12: Looking Beyond Bangor
Here for Generations tells the remarkable tale of a town and a bank that have moved in concert since 1852. The book captures their sweeping history through triumph and tragedy and brings to life the fascinating people and events that have shaped their journey.
The bank's roots were set in the 1830s, when the bustling city of Bangor lured the best and the brightest of Maine's adventurers to its port and commercial center. Bangor was the Lumber Capital of the World complete with all the intrigue of a riverfront boomtown — potential riches and bu...
2024-03-1936 minHere for Generations: The Story of a Maine Bank and its CityChapter 11: A Banking Revolution
Here for Generations tells the remarkable tale of a town and a bank that have moved in concert since 1852. The book captures their sweeping history through triumph and tragedy and brings to life the fascinating people and events that have shaped their journey.
The bank's roots were set in the 1830s, when the bustling city of Bangor lured the best and the brightest of Maine's adventurers to its port and commercial center. Bangor was the Lumber Capital of the World complete with all the intrigue of a riverfront boomtown — potential riches and bu...
2024-03-1953 minHere for Generations: The Story of a Maine Bank and its CityChapter 10: The Winds of Change
Here for Generations tells the remarkable tale of a town and a bank that have moved in concert since 1852. The book captures their sweeping history through triumph and tragedy and brings to life the fascinating people and events that have shaped their journey.
The bank's roots were set in the 1830s, when the bustling city of Bangor lured the best and the brightest of Maine's adventurers to its port and commercial center. Bangor was the Lumber Capital of the World complete with all the intrigue of a riverfront boomtown — potential riches and bu...
2024-03-1943 minHere for Generations: The Story of a Maine Bank and its CityChapter 9: The Great Depression
Here for Generations tells the remarkable tale of a town and a bank that have moved in concert since 1852. The book captures their sweeping history through triumph and tragedy and brings to life the fascinating people and events that have shaped their journey.
The bank's roots were set in the 1830s, when the bustling city of Bangor lured the best and the brightest of Maine's adventurers to its port and commercial center. Bangor was the Lumber Capital of the World complete with all the intrigue of a riverfront boomtown — potential riches and bu...
2024-03-1939 minHere for Generations: The Story of a Maine Bank and its CityChapter 8: From the Ashes
Here for Generations tells the remarkable tale of a town and a bank that have moved in concert since 1852. The book captures their sweeping history through triumph and tragedy and brings to life the fascinating people and events that have shaped their journey.
The bank's roots were set in the 1830s, when the bustling city of Bangor lured the best and the brightest of Maine's adventurers to its port and commercial center. Bangor was the Lumber Capital of the World complete with all the intrigue of a riverfront boomtown — potential riches and bu...
2024-03-1929 minHere for Generations: The Story of a Maine Bank and its CityChapter 7: The Fall of King Lumber
Here for Generations tells the remarkable tale of a town and a bank that have moved in concert since 1852. The book captures their sweeping history through triumph and tragedy and brings to life the fascinating people and events that have shaped their journey.
The bank's roots were set in the 1830s, when the bustling city of Bangor lured the best and the brightest of Maine's adventurers to its port and commercial center. Bangor was the Lumber Capital of the World complete with all the intrigue of a riverfront boomtown — potential riches and bu...
2024-03-1934 minHere for Generations: The Story of a Maine Bank and its CityChapter 6: A Financial Crisis
Here for Generations tells the remarkable tale of a town and a bank that have moved in concert since 1852. The book captures their sweeping history through triumph and tragedy and brings to life the fascinating people and events that have shaped their journey.
The bank's roots were set in the 1830s, when the bustling city of Bangor lured the best and the brightest of Maine's adventurers to its port and commercial center. Bangor was the Lumber Capital of the World complete with all the intrigue of a riverfront boomtown — potential riches and bu...
2024-03-1931 minHere for Generations: The Story of a Maine Bank and its CityChapter 5: Widows, Orphans, and the Daily Laborer
Here for Generations tells the remarkable tale of a town and a bank that have moved in concert since 1852. The book captures their sweeping history through triumph and tragedy and brings to life the fascinating people and events that have shaped their journey.
The bank's roots were set in the 1830s, when the bustling city of Bangor lured the best and the brightest of Maine's adventurers to its port and commercial center. Bangor was the Lumber Capital of the World complete with all the intrigue of a riverfront boomtown — potential riches and bu...
2024-03-1925 minHere for Generations: The Story of a Maine Bank and its CityChapter 4: The Founders
Here for Generations tells the remarkable tale of a town and a bank that have moved in concert since 1852. The book captures their sweeping history through triumph and tragedy and brings to life the fascinating people and events that have shaped their journey.
The bank's roots were set in the 1830s, when the bustling city of Bangor lured the best and the brightest of Maine's adventurers to its port and commercial center. Bangor was the Lumber Capital of the World complete with all the intrigue of a riverfront boomtown — potential riches and bu...
2024-03-1955 minHere for Generations: The Story of a Maine Bank and its CityChapter 3: Elijah Livermore Hamlin
Here for Generations tells the remarkable tale of a town and a bank that have moved in concert since 1852. The book captures their sweeping history through triumph and tragedy and brings to life the fascinating people and events that have shaped their journey.
The bank's roots were set in the 1830s, when the bustling city of Bangor lured the best and the brightest of Maine's adventurers to its port and commercial center. Bangor was the Lumber Capital of the World complete with all the intrigue of a riverfront boomtown — potential riches and bu...
2024-03-1938 minHere for Generations: The Story of a Maine Bank and its CityChapter 2: The Rise of American Banking
Here for Generations tells the remarkable tale of a town and a bank that have moved in concert since 1852. The book captures their sweeping history through triumph and tragedy and brings to life the fascinating people and events that have shaped their journey.
The bank's roots were set in the 1830s, when the bustling city of Bangor lured the best and the brightest of Maine's adventurers to its port and commercial center. Bangor was the Lumber Capital of the World complete with all the intrigue of a riverfront boomtown — potential riches and bu...
2024-03-1927 minHere for Generations: The Story of a Maine Bank and its CityChapter 1: The Birth of Bangor
Here for Generations tells the remarkable tale of a town and a bank that have moved in concert since 1852. The book captures their sweeping history through triumph and tragedy and brings to life the fascinating people and events that have shaped their journey.
The bank's roots were set in the 1830s, when the bustling city of Bangor lured the best and the brightest of Maine's adventurers to its port and commercial center. Bangor was the Lumber Capital of the World complete with all the intrigue of a riverfront boomtown — potential riches and bu...
2024-03-1940 min
Here for Generations: The Story of a Maine Bank and its CityIntroduction from Stephen King
Here for Generations tells the remarkable tale of a town and a bank that have moved in concert since 1852. The book captures their sweeping history through triumph and tragedy and brings to life the fascinating people and events that have shaped their journey.
The bank's roots were set in the 1830s, when the bustling city of Bangor lured the best and the brightest of Maine's adventurers to its port and commercial center. Bangor was the Lumber Capital of the World complete with all the intrigue of a riverfront boomtown — potential riches and bu...
2024-03-1908 min
Penny For Your Thoughts by Bangor Business SchoolDoes Corporate Socio-Political Activism Matter? What we know from Retail Investor behaviourIt is October and this month we examine an important societal movement and its impact on ‘doing business’ with Dr Ayan Orujov; Lecturer in Finance at Bangor Business School. Black Lives Matter (BLM) is part of Socio Political Activism and how such movements inform and are informed by business comes under what is referred to as ‘Corporate Socio Political Activism’. Ayan joins us, during Black Lives Matter month, to discuss his and his colleagues research into corporate socio-political activism within retail investment. BLM is a decentralized political and social movement that seeks to highlight racism, discrimination, and racial inequality experienced by black...
2023-10-3033 min
Am IechydPa effaith gaiff sefydlu Ysgol Feddygol ym Mhrifysgol Bangor ar iechyd pobl gogledd Cymru?Dyma bodlediad arall yn y gyfres o bodlediadau AM IECHYD.Bwriad y gyfres hon ydy rhoi platfform i ni gael trafod materion sy'n ymwneud ag iechyd a gofal a hynny trwy gyfrwng y Gymraeg.Recordiwyd y podlediad hwn o flaen cynulleidfa fyw yn stondin Prifysgol Bangor yn Eisteddfod Llŷn ac Eifionydd 2023 a hynny ar ddiwrnod lansio ymgyrch recriwtio Ysgol Feddygol Prifysgol Bangor.Mae'r newyddion bod ysgol feddygol newydd sbon ar fin cael ei sefydlu yma Mangor yn gyffrous iawn a mawr ydy'r edrych ymlaen at groesawu'r myfyrwyr cyntaf ym Medi 2024.Ar g...
2023-10-0546 min
Penny For Your Thoughts by Bangor Business SchoolThe controversial business of Multi-Level MarketingMulti-Level Marketing can take many forms including beauty products, diet and health supplements and even holiday companies, and there has been a recent surge on newer companies becoming established in the market. So, what is Multi-level marketing and is their seemingly negative perception warranted? Joining our Penny for your Thoughts podcast this month here at Bangor Business School, is Lecturer in Marketing Dr Charlotte Rimmer who discusses her recent research into this very area.
Dr Charlotte Rimmer is a lecturer in Business and Marketing at Bangor Business School. Her research interests include ethical business practices, including Multi-Level Ma...
2023-09-2926 min
Am IechydIechyd Meddwl Pobl IfancDyma bodlediad newydd sbon yn y gyfres o bodlediadau AM IECHYD.Bwriad y gyfres hon ydy rhoi platfform i drafod materion sy'n ymwneud ag iechyd a gofal a hynny trwy gyfrwng y Gymraeg.Yn y podlediad hwn fe fyddwn yn trafod pwnc sy'n gynyddol ar y newyddion y dyddiau hyn sef iechyd meddwl pobl ifanc.Mae llawer o drafod ar y ffactorau sy'n gallu effeithio ar iechyd meddwl pobl ifanc a bwriad y podlediad hwn ydy agor cil y drws ar rai o'r ffactorau hynny.Yn cyfrannu at y drafodaeth...
2023-09-2045 min
Penny For Your Thoughts by Bangor Business SchoolResponsible Banking: Oxymoron or a Contemporary New Age in Banking?In this episode, we are talking about Responsible Banking. Responsible Banking might be a concept that raises an eyebrow to those of us who vividly remember the Banking and Financial Crisis of 2008, however, a new dawn is emerging thanks to institutes such as Bangor Business School’s Institute of European Finance. According to the Chartered Banker institute “responsible banking” refers to the practice of considering the social and environmental impact of banking decisions. Responsible banking promotes ethical and sustainable banking solutions to global challenges such as climate change and financial inequality”. This month’s Penny for your Thoughts podcast joins Ian...
2023-08-3038 min
Penny For Your Thoughts by Bangor Business SchoolQuiet quitting: A new phenomenon or just old wine in new bottles?Summer is often an opportunity for employees to wind down a little as they take their annual leave. But what if winding down, or ‘Quiet Quitting’ as it has recently been referred to as, becomes their new normal? Quiet Quitting has been popularised through various social media channels such as linked in, ticktok, facebook and instagram. On face value, Quiet Quitting sounds rather negative, possibly suggesting employees winding down and disengaging from their daily tasks, and potentially even their colleagues and employers. But is Quiet Quitting even a ‘new phenomenon’ or just a new name for something we’ve been talkin...
2023-07-1427 min
Am IechydByw Efo DementiaYn y podlediad hwn yn y gyfres AM IECHYD, mae'r panelwyr yn trafod pwnc sy'n effeithio ar nifer fawr ohonon ni sef 'Byw efo Dementia'.Cadeirydd y sgwrs ydy Dr Catrin Hedd Jones, Darlithydd mewn Astudiaethau Dementia (Cyfrwng Cymraeg) ym Mhrifysgol Bangor ac o gwmpas y bwrdd efo Catrin mae Emma Quaeck (Rheolwr Dementia Actif Gwynedd), Rhian Green (merch i wraig sydd yn byw efo dementia) a Glenda Roberts sydd ei hun yn byw efo dementia.Mwynhewch y gwrando!Dyma wybodaeth bellach am rai o'r pwyntiau a thrafodwyd yn ystod y podlediad.
2023-06-2756 minPenny For Your Thoughts by Bangor Business SchoolFrom Local to Global: Is Innovation Orientation the key for SME internationalisation?Small and medium-sized enterprises, or SMEs, make up 99.9% of all businesses in the UK. However, despite their vital role in driving economic growth, SMEs also face a high risk of failure, with around 60% failing within their first five years of operation. So why is this the case, and what can be done to help SMEs succeed in the long term? Joining Bangor Business School’s Penny for your Thoughts podcast this month to unpack this hugely important issue is Dr Mahshid Bagheri, Lecturer in Management at Bangor Business School.
Dr Mahshid Bagheri is a lecturer in Management at...
2023-06-2133 min
Am Waith CymdeithasolPwy Sydd Eisiau Fod yn Weithiwr Cymdeithasol?Croeso i bodlediad ‘Am Waith Cymdeithasol’ lle bydd y drafodaeth heddiw yn ffocysu ar: ‘Pwy sydd eisiau fod yn Weithiwr Cymdeithasol?’. Mae hyn yn gyfle gwych i glywed am brofiadau un myfyriwr presennol a dau cyn myfyrwyr, yn ogystal a godi ymwybyddiaeth am y cwrs a’r proffesiwn, ac hefyd efallai i chwalu chwedlau ar yr un adeg!Darganfod mwy am y cwrs MA Gwaith Cymdeithasol ym Mhrifysgol Bangor. Welcome to the podcast 'Am Waith Cymdeithasol' (About Social Work) where today's discussion will focus on: 'Who wants to be a Social Worker?'. This is a great opportunity to hear about the...
2023-06-1936 min
Am IechydBeth ydy ystyr gofalu?Yn y podlediad difyr a pherthnasol hwn fe glywch chi sgwrs rhwng Owain Pennar, sy'n defnyddio gwaasanaeth gofalu, Elen Vaughan Jones, o Uned Hyfforddi Cyngor Gwynedd a Rhian Lloyd, darlithydd o'r rhaglen MA Gwaith Cymdeithasol, Prifysgol Bangor dan gadeiryddiaeth Gwenan Prysor, Cyfarwyddwr y rhaglen MA Gwaith Cymdeithasol, Prifysgol Bangor.Beth yn union ydy ystyr gofalu cyflogedig a gofalu di-dal? Pa nodweddion sydd gan rhywun sydd yn dda am ofalu? Beth am y prinder diweddar mewn gofalwyr?Gwrandewch ar y podlediad hwn er mwyn cael gwybod mwy.
2023-04-2544 min
The Health Equity PodcastEpisode 4 – Health Economics with Prof. Rhiannon Tudor EdwardsSend a textIn this episode we are lucky enough to be talking Health Economics with Prof. Rhiannon Tudor Edwards BSc. Econ, M.A., D.Phil., Hon. MFPH. Rhiannon is a Professor of Health Economics and the founding Director of health economics research at Bangor University. She is now Co-Director of the Centre for Health Economics and Medicines Evaluation (CHEME) at Bangor University. Rhiannon leads the Public Health Economics Research Group (PHERG) at CHEME which takes a life-course approach to the methodology and conduct of economic evaluation of public health interventions. Rhiannon is particularly interested...
2023-03-3124 min
Am Waith CymdeithasolPennod 1: Beth ydi Cymuned?Croeso i'r pennod cyntaf o'r podlediad newydd 'Am Waith Cymdeithasol' Ar gyfer y bennod gyntaf, bydd aelodau o’r Tîm MA Gwaith Cymdeithasol o fewn y Brifysgol yn trafod ‘Beth ydi cymuned?’, a ddatblygodd o’r thema ar gyfer Diwrnod Gwaith Cymdeithasol y Byd eleni: ‘Parchu amrywiaeth trwy weithredu cymdeithasol ar y cyd’. Rydym yn ystyried materion fel: sut mae cymuned wedi newid dros amser; y cysylltiad â Covid 19; yn ogystal â’n rôl ni o fewn y gymuned o fewn y trafodaethau.Darganfod mwy am y cwrs MA Gwaith Cymdeithasol ym Mhrifysgol Bangor. Welcome to the first episode of the new podcast 'Am...
2023-03-2121 min
Penny For Your Thoughts by Bangor Business SchoolDe-misting the smoke around cigarettes and vapes: what social marketing tells us about consumer risky behaviourThis month we are focussing our topic around World Cancer Day which is held every 4 February. World Cancer Day has grown into a positive movement for everyone, everywhere to unite. Each year, hundreds of activities and events take place around the world acting as a powerful reminder that we all have a role to play in reducing the global impact of cancer. As part of World Cancer Day, Bangor Business School’s Penny for your Thoughts podcast series is talking a look into understanding the role of risky consumption of well known carcinogens; including smoking and of course the concern...
2023-02-2638 min
Bangor Vineyard ChurchBangor Vineyard Church - God & Money Part 1Bangor Vineyard Church - God & Money Part 1 by Bangor Vineyard Church
2022-10-0642 min
Bangor Vineyard ChurchBangor Vineyard Church - God & Money Part 2Bangor Vineyard Church - God & Money Part 2 by Bangor Vineyard Church
2022-10-0633 min
Bangor Vineyard ChurchBangor Vineyard Church - God & Money Part 3Bangor Vineyard Church - God & Money Part 3 by Bangor Vineyard Church
2022-10-0644 min
Bangor Community ChurchCarol Savage - Teamwork makes the dream work, there is Power in the gathering - Sunday 1st November 2020Bangor Community Church Podcast
2020-11-0337 minBangor Community ChurchPastor Karen Ashworth - Holy Spirit is called to be our helper- Sunday 25th October 2020Bangor Community Church Podcast
2020-10-2535 minBangor Community ChurchPastor Karen Ashworth - If Jesus was totally dependant on Holy Spirit so should we - Sunday 18th October 2020Bangor Community Church Podcast
2020-10-2236 minBangor Community ChurchRobin Savage - Your future is Gods past - Sunday 4th OctoberBangor Community Church Podcast
2020-10-0443 minBangor Community ChurchPastor John Nabi - Worship - Sunday 27th September 2020Bangor Community Church Podcast
2020-09-2932 minBangor Community ChurchPastor Karen Ashworth - Faith works by Love - Sunday 20th September 2020Bangor Community Church Podcast
2020-09-2136 minBangor Community ChurchPastor Karen Ashworth - Faith does not limit God - Sunday 13th September 2020Bangor Community Church Podcast
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jF_x8dsvb_4
2020-09-1538 minBangor Community ChurchPastor Karen Ashworth - Faith is seeing the unseen - Sunday 6th September 2020Bangor Community Church Podcast
2020-09-0842 minBangor Community ChurchPastor John Nabi - Fear - Sunday 30th August 2020Bangor Community Church Podcast
2020-09-0245 minBangor Community ChurchPastor Karen Ashworth - If it's not now, it's not Faith - Sunday 16th August 2020Bangor Community Church Podcast
2020-08-1746 minBangor Community ChurchRobin Savage - How to receive and use Faith - Sunday 9th August 2020Bangor Community Church Podcast
2020-08-1153 minBangor Community ChurchPastor Karen Ashworth - Faith is God's Choice - Sunday 2nd August 2020Bangor Community Church Podcast
2020-08-0340 min
Bangor BuzzBangor Buzz Special GuestNews and fun with Bangor Buzz. With a special guest.
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2020-04-2218 min
Bangor City FC - CPD Dinas BangorListen to Bangor City commentary team go wild as Steve Lewis scores winnerSteve Lewis scores a dramatic late winner as Bangor City beat Rhyl 4-3
2016-02-0209 min
Bangor City FC - CPD Dinas BangorSportsnet BangorManager Nev Powell was interviewed for last Wednesday's Sportsnet Bangor show on StormFM.
The sound quality isn't great in parts.
2015-02-2309 min
Bangor City FC - CPD Dinas BangorStorm FM discusses Bangor City and the Welsh Premier leagueBangor University's Storm FM discusses the club and urges the fans to turn out in force to back the club to safety.
2015-02-1205 min