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Going West: True CrimeJohnny Cashman // 252In April of 2022, a 38-year-old man died in his apartment due to an apparent medical condition. Without seeing the scene of his death, his parents had him cremated, fully believing the ruling. But later, when his ex-girlfriend entered the apartment to a horrific, bloody mess, his friends and family began to doubt his cause of death. And after seeing damning security footage and audio from his neighbor, they knew: he had been murdered. This is the story of Johnny Cashman.BONUS EPISODESpatreon.com/goingwestpodcastCASE SOURCES1. Arrin...
2022-11-1147 min
Homegrown HorrorThe Murder of Ludger Belanger: Hair Today, Hoof TomorrowToday we talk about the Disappearance, then murder of Ludger "Ludgie" Belanger, a young married man who disappeared on a November morning in 1975. Bloody tracks, tire marks, and one mysterious hair, Ludger's case continues to be unsolved to this day. So hop in and join B and Jackson on another epic bummer of a tale. All this and more on HGH!
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2022-08-1158 min
The WeeklyEpisode 22 - The Salvation ArmyThe holiday season is a time of giving and lending a helping hand to your neighbors and community. This need continues all year round and nobody knows this better than the Salvation Army. In this episode we are joined by Major Mark Mackneer of the Salvation Army of Northern New England to talk about the history, reach of this organization, and their mission here in Maine.Click here to find out how you can help.
2021-12-0736 minThe WeeklyEpisode 21 - Tracey Hair - H.O.M.E. Co-opThe holiday season is in full swing and for this episode, we talked with Tracey Hair, the executive director of the H.O.M.E. Co-op in Orland, which oversees the Emmaus Homeless Shelter in Ellsworth. We discussed the work the local shelter is doing to combat emergency homelessness and develop affordable housing, how folks can lend a hand during and after the holidays and overcoming stigmas.
2021-11-2923 minThe WeeklyEpisode 20 - Judy Camuso - Commissioner of the Department of Inland Fisheries and WildlifeMaine is well known for its natural beauty and wildlife opportunities attracting many from around the state, region, and beyond to spend some time in the Maine outdoors. For this week's episode we talk with Judy Camuso, Commissioner of the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife for the state of Maine. Commissioner Camuso is the first woman to lead the department, overseeing the preservation, protection, and enhancement of inland fisheries and wildlife resources in the state.
2021-11-2256 minThe WeeklyEpisode 19 - Mount Desert Islander 20th AnniversaryNov. 15 marks the 20th anniversary of the Mount Desert Islander and we are celebrating by talking with Alan Baker, the Islander's founding publisher and Earl Brechlin, the Islander's founding managing editor. We discussed the last two decades of the Islander, what it was like starting the paper in 2001 and the future of print journalism.
2021-11-1531 minThe WeeklyEpisode 18 - Cara Romano - Heart of EllsworthOur guest this week is Cara Romano, executive director of Heart of Ellsworth, a local nonprofit organization whose mission is in part to "provide a vibrant community for all residents, businesses, nonprofit organizations and local government." For this episode, we discuss the organization's many programs and events, like the ongoing mural project, grant opportunities and upcoming Cider + Cheese Festival.
2021-11-0825 minThe WeeklyEpisode 17 - Sara Trunzo - Singer-SongwriterSara Trunzo is a singer-songwriter who calls Maine home but before she became a recording artist, she spent years tackling food security issues across the state and continues that mission today. Get to know her in this episode and hear a taste of her music. You can hear more on her website saratrunzo.com.
2021-11-0152 minThe WeeklyEpisode 16 - Jonathan Buck Monument of BucksportTo get into the Halloween spirit, we talked fact and fiction regarding the Jonathan Buck monument in downtown Bucksport and the stain in its granite that appears to be in the shape of a woman’s boot. Legend has it that Jonathan Buck condemned a woman to death and her leg rolled out of the fire where she was burned, only to reappear as the outline atop the monument. We talked with Jonathan’s direct descendent, his great, great, great, great, great, great grandson, Ed Buck, the president of the Bucksport Historical Society, for the truth behind the story.
2021-10-2519 minThe WeeklyEpisode 15 - Tess Gerritsen - AuthorFor this episode we talked with a woman of many talents, one of those being an internationally bestselling Author that calls Camden, Maine her home. Her thriller and suspense novels may be just the thing you are looking for as we approach Halloween later this month. Enjoy this conversation with Tess Gerritsen.
2021-10-1832 minThe WeeklyEpisode 14 - “Timber” Tina Scheer - The Great Maine Lumberjack ShowIn this episode, we talked with “Timber” Tina Scheer who just finished her 26th season operating The Great Maine Lumberjack Show in Trenton. Besides being a vocal supporter for women in the logging competition industry and being featured on reality television like Survivor and Nat Geo’s Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted, Tina discussed the importance of community service and her openness when talking about the loss of her teenage son, Charlie.
2021-10-1138 minThe WeeklyEpisode 13 - Kate McAleer - Bixby ChocolateFor this episode we introduce you to a young entrepreneur who has brought a little extra sweetness to the coast of Maine. In 2011 she founded Bixby Chocolate in Rockland, a company that prides themselves on making high quality confections in a socially responsible manner. Take a listen to our conversation with Kate McAleer and visit their Bixby Chocolate Website.
2021-09-2752 minThe WeeklyEpisode 12 - Kathy Young - Woodlawn MuseumFor this episode of The Weekly, we chat with Kathy Young, the new director of Woodlawn Museum, Gardens & Park in Ellsworth. The 180-acre estate has been a treasure in the city, complete with its large brick building--home to the museum--that was first constructed in the 1820s, walking trails and community gardens. The property is open to the public year-round and public programs are available often. We talk with Kathy about her first few months on the job, how Woodlawn works to serve the public and the pending construction of the property's new carriage barn.
2021-09-2020 minThe WeeklyEpisode 11 - Salmon Farming Part 2 - Nordic AquafarmsThis is the second part of our two part series as we explore the rise of salmon farming in Midcoast and Downeast Maine. Last week Rebecca Alley took a look at American Aquafarms proposed in ocean salmon pens at two locations in Frenchman Bay. For this episode I’ll take you to Waldo County where Nordic Aquafarms is planning to create a facility in Belfast that would raise live salmon, a project that has met some hurdles along the way. You’ll hear from two local journalists that have been covering this story and hear from some members of the...
2021-09-131h 04The WeeklyEpisode 10 - Salmon Farming Part 1 - American AquafarmsFor this week’s episode, we will talk about the state’s aquaculture industry, with a specific focus on a proposed salmon farm by American Aquafarms, a Norwegian-backed company, based in Portland, that is looking to raise Atlantic salmon in ocean pens at two, 60-acre sites in Frenchman Bay. This is the first of a two-part series on aquaculture. Today, we’ll discuss the industry as a whole, what proponents have to say in support of the American Aquafarms project as well as the concerns from its vocal opposition. Next week, Tyler Curtis-Southard will explore the Nordic Aquafarms project in Bel...
2021-09-0638 minThe WeeklyEpisode 9 - Meg Rasmussen - Georges River land TrustMidcoast Maine is a beautiful place to work and live with many offerings for those who love to get into the outdoors in their free time. The area is a blend of landscapes featuring mountains, wetlands, lakes, rivers, forests and more, all tucked up against the North Atlantic. Georges River Land Trust has been working for decades to protect these lands and make them accessible to the public with a number of preserves and trails. We talked with Meg Rasmussen, Executive Director for Georges River Land Trust, to learn more about their mission.
2021-08-3027 min
Murder Me on Monday#29 - Jeffrey & Jessie Ryan / Jason DeHahn / Thayne OrmsbyMother:A young man decides help his landlord out with a small problem his has with some relatives by marriage that he doesn’t like.Cameron:Serial Killer, We're back boys ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)Pretty tame one for us actually, no animals are harmed for once and we didn't insult each other!Manipulated or a massive psychopath? Difficult childhood or a dickhead? Was a vulnerable 20 year old man used as a tool to kill the ex-partner of a family member or as an excuse to murder a rival drug dealer, his son a...
2021-08-301h 03The WeeklyEpisode 8 - Union Fair & Blue Hill FairLate summer and into fall is Fair season across Midcoast and Downeast Maine. A time to have some fun, enjoy great food, and see up close the bounty of our local agriculture and artisans. The pandemic changed that in 2020. With vaccines and changes to our social norms delivering a hope that COVID would fade away, the fairs have made a return this year despite a recent climb in the virus and variants. This week we talk with the organizers of the Union Fair and Blue Hill fair to see what people can expect for this years festivities.
2021-08-2334 minThe WeeklyEpisode 7 - Krista Tripp - Aphrodite OystersMaine is well known for its seafood and the unique geography of the state's coastline makes it the perfect location to harvest a particular delicacy, the oyster. We talked with Krista Tripp of Spruce Head who comes from a family of lobsterman, an industry that she has also followed into. She recently started her own oyster operation, Aphrodite Oysters.
2021-08-1625 minThe WeeklyEpisode 6 - Dr. Nirav Shah - Maine CDC DirectorThroughout the pandemic Dr. Nirav Shah has been a voice of comfort for Mainers, providing regular updates and measured response on the spread of COVID and the vaccines that followed. Shah is the Director of the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention and has developed a fan following for his work during this time. We spoke with him in June to get his perspective on the pandemic which has since taken a turn with the surge in COVID variants.
2021-08-0933 minThe WeeklyEpisode 5 - Linda Greenlaw - Captain & FishermanIt’s lobster week here at The Weekly and we are celebrating by talking with Linda Greenlaw, Maine lobsterman, fisherman, boat captain and award-winning author. Even though the COVID-19 pandemic has pushed the Maine Lobster Festival in Rockland out another year to 2022, we talked all things lobster with Linda, like how tourists can enjoy her charter boat tours and how the lobster industry is doing in Maine. Plus, we talk about life 30 years after The Perfect Storm.
2021-08-0222 minThe WeeklyEpisode 4 - Zachary Fowler - Outdoorsman & YouTube CreatorZachary Fowler is a Vermont native who now makes his home in Union Maine. Fowler is an avid outdoorsman who spent years living off the grid practicing a self sustaining lifestyle while providing for his family. He grabbed the national spotlight after winning season three of the History Channel wilderness survival show 'Alone' by lasting 87 days in the Patagonia wilderness. Since then, he has become a YouTube creator sharing his outdoorsman skills and passion with the world on his channel 'Fowler's Makery and Mischief'.
2021-07-2648 minThe WeeklyEpisode 3 - Kevin Schneider & Abe Miller-Rushing - Acadia National ParkFor the third episode of The Weekly, we sit down with Acadia National Park Superintendent Kevin Schneider and Acadia National Park Science Coordinator Abe Miller Rushing to discuss the impacts of climate change and how the park is adjusting its management to adapt to an altered climate. Since the start of the country’s national parks, the goal has been to keep the landscape of national parks unchanged. But with a climate in flux, park officials are having to re-examine that framework, and investigate how to mitigate ecological changes, such as rising seas and invasive species.
2021-07-1919 minThe WeeklyEpisode 2 - Melissa Kelly - Chef, Primo RestaurantIn our second episode of The Weekly Podcast we introduce you to Chef Melissa Kelly. She is the Executive Chef and proprietor of Primo, a restaurant and working farm located along the Rockland and Owls Head line. Melissa is the 2013 James Beard Foundation Award winner of the American Express Best Chef: Northeast Award, an award she also received in 1999, making her the first 2-time winner of the same award. Her culinary talents and devotion to the farm to table movement have gained her great recognition in the food world.
2021-07-1250 minThe WeeklyEpisode 1 - Shenna Bellows - Maine Secretary of StateFor the first episode of The Weekly, Rebecca Alley and Kate Cough spoke with Maine’s Secretary of State Shenna Bellows, the first woman to hold the job, who also happens to be a 1993 Ellsworth High School graduate. We talked with Secretary Bellows about the processes that are in place to maintain our state’s election security, voting legislation in the works and the several duties overseen by her department.
2021-07-0533 minThe WeeklyEpisode 0 - An Introduction to The Weekly PodcastEpisode 0 is an introduction to our new podcast 'The Weekly' presented by The Ellsworth American, Courier Gazette, Republican Journal, Camden Herald and Mount Desert Islander, all powered by VillageSoup. Tyler Curtis-Southard, Kate Cough, and Rebecca Alley will introduce you to a number of interesting people from around Midcoast and Downeast Maine and explore topics and stories you care about.Thank you for listening!
2021-06-2803 min
The Woof Meow ShowThe Woof Meow Show-Anxiety, Fears & Phobias with Dr. Christine CalderIn this episode of The Woof Meow Show from June 6th, 2020, Don talks with Veterinary Behaviorist Dr. Christine Calder about anxiety, fears, and phobias in pets. We start with a discussion of the multitude of words used to describe fear in our pets; anxiety, nervous, shy, skittish, timid, and more and then discuss how pets indicate they are afraid through body language and their actions. We also discuss extreme fear, phobias, specifically noise, storm, and firework phobias. Lastly, we offer suggestions to help you help your pet. If your pet is afraid of summer storms or fireworks...
2020-06-1751 min
The Woof Meow ShowThe Woof Meow Show-Separation Anxiety in Dogs with Dr. Christine CalderDon talks with Veterinary Behaviorist Dr. Christine Calder about separation anxiety in dogs. Separation Anxiety is a panic disorder in dogs that cannot cope with being left alone. These dogs are not misbehaving to get revenge but are suffering. During the show, we discuss separation anxiety and its symptoms, sharing experiences with mild and extreme cases. We discuss which dogs are more likely to suffer from separation anxiety and address other disorders that may have some of the same symptoms. We discuss treatment options and things one can do to prevent separation anxiety. Contact Info...
2020-06-1749 min
The Woof Meow ShowImportant Facts About Spaying & Neutering with Dr. Christine CalderIf you are wondering if you should spay or neuter your pet, and when to do so, may find this podcast helpful. Not so many years ago, the consensus opinion was that spaying and neutering pets early was necessary to control pet overpopulation. Evidence also suggested spaying/neutering reduced the risk of various cancers and the development of certain behavioral problems such as aggression and marking. Today, the evidence is less clear. In fact, if you ask five different pet professionals if you should spay or neuter and when to do it, you may get multiple opinions e...
2020-02-1543 min
The Woof Meow ShowThe Woof Meow Show – Introducing Dr. Christine Calder, Maine’s 1st Veterinary BehavioristIn this episode of The Woof Meow Show from January 11th, 2020 Kate and Don interview Dr. Christine Calder, Maine’s first and currently only veterinary behaviorist. Dr. Calder is one of only 86 veterinary behaviorists in North America so we are lucky to have her here in Maine. Behavior problems are the second biggest reason that someone takes their pet to the veterinarian other than for an annual wellness exam. Unfortunately, veterinarians get very little education on behavior while in, so having a veterinarian that also has expertise in animal behavior has the potential to greatly benefit Maine’s pets. Beha...
2020-01-1247 min
Maine Currents | WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs ArchivesMaine Currents Special 10/17/18Producer/Host: Amy Browne Studio Engineer: John Greenman Local journalist Lawrence Reichard joins us with a report back from his recent trip to the home of Nordic Aquafarms. He traveled to Norway and Denmark to learn more about the company that plans to build a giant land based salmon aquaculture facility in Belfast. We hear what he discovered, and take questions and comments from listeners. Reichard’s column, Bricks and Mortars appears in the Republican Journal, and can be found online at waldo.villagesoup.com FMI or to sign up to receive Bricks and Mortars via email, contact Lawrence Re...
2018-10-1700 minMaine Currents | WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs ArchivesMaine Currents Special 10/17/18Producer/Host: Amy Browne Studio Engineer: John Greenman Local journalist Lawrence Reichard joins us with a report back from his recent trip to the home of Nordic Aquafarms. He traveled to Norway and Denmark to learn more about the company that plans to build a giant land based salmon aquaculture facility in Belfast. We hear what he discovered, and take questions and comments from listeners. Reichard’s column, Bricks and Mortars appears in the Republican Journal, and can be found online at waldo.villagesoup.com FMI or to sign up to receive Bricks and Mortars via email, contact Lawrence Re...
2018-10-1700 minMaine Currents | WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs ArchivesMaine Currents 10/20/17Producer/Host: Amy Browne Studio Engineer: John Greenman Segment 1: An interview with award-winning “Bricks and Mortars” columnist Lawrence Reichard The biweekly column appears in the Republican Journal and VillageSoup.com To receive the column via email, contact Lawrence Reichard at lreichard@gmail.com Segment 2: Mainers Thought They Passed Ranked Choice Voting- Legislature Divided On Implementation After the Maine Supreme Court opined that the word “plurality” in the state’s constitution was problematic in implementing ranked choice voting for statewide elections, a bill was presented to amend the new law so that RCV could move forward in the non-impacted national elections...
2017-10-1700 minMaine Currents | WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs ArchivesMaine Currents 10/20/17Producer/Host: Amy Browne Studio Engineer: John Greenman Segment 1: An interview with award-winning “Bricks and Mortars” columnist Lawrence Reichard The biweekly column appears in the Republican Journal and VillageSoup.com To receive the column via email, contact Lawrence Reichard at lreichard@gmail.com Segment 2: Mainers Thought They Passed Ranked Choice Voting- Legislature Divided On Implementation After the Maine Supreme Court opined that the word “plurality” in the state’s constitution was problematic in implementing ranked choice voting for statewide elections, a bill was presented to amend the new law so that RCV could move forward in the non-impacted national elections...
2017-10-1700 minMaine Currents | WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs ArchivesMaine Currents 3/15/17“Democracy Lives in Truth” Rally & Welcoming City Resolutions in Maine Producer/Host: Amy Browne Engineer: Joel Mann Segment 1: Speakers at Saturday’s “Democracy Lives in Truth” rally in Bangor: Sean Faircloth, Kimberly Hammill, Stacy Leafsong and James Varner The rally and march that preceded it were hosted by Mainers for Accountable Leadership and cosponsored by Indivisible: Bangor, Standing For The Common Good, Bangor Racial and Economic Justice Coalition, Food AND Medicine Peace and the Justice Center of Eastern Maine. FMI: Mainers for Accountable Leadership www.facebook.com/groups/223438051414968/ Indivisible: Bangor www.facebook.com/groups/indivisiblebangor/ Standing for the Common Good www.f...
2017-03-1500 minMaine Currents | WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs ArchivesMaine Currents 3/15/17“Democracy Lives in Truth” Rally & Welcoming City Resolutions in Maine Producer/Host: Amy Browne Engineer: Joel Mann Segment 1: Speakers at Saturday’s “Democracy Lives in Truth” rally in Bangor: Sean Faircloth, Kimberly Hammill, Stacy Leafsong and James Varner The rally and march that preceded it were hosted by Mainers for Accountable Leadership and cosponsored by Indivisible: Bangor, Standing For The Common Good, Bangor Racial and Economic Justice Coalition, Food AND Medicine Peace and the Justice Center of Eastern Maine. FMI: Mainers for Accountable Leadership www.facebook.com/groups/223438051414968/ Indivisible: Bangor www.facebook.com/groups/indivisiblebangor/ Standing for the Common Good www.f...
2017-03-1500 min