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Maine Calling Newsletter and Mystery Book Bundle Giveaway
Are you interested in getting the inside scoop on upcoming Maine Calling programs? Would you like to hear which shows resonated with listeners and hosts? Sign up for the weekly Maine Calling Newsletter to hear about that week’s shows and what’s coming up on the program, and you'll have a chance to win a Maine Calling Mystery Book Bundle! That’s right!
Beginning on March 4, 2024, and continuing through June 2024, subscribers to the Maine Calling newsletter will be entered into a weekly drawing to win a Mystery Book Bundle, courtesy of your friends at Maine Calling. Each week one lucky winner will have mailed to their home a bundle of books that have crossed the desks of the Maine Calling staff. As you can imagine, these books are as varied as the topics covered each day on Maine Calling. Some are titles and authors you’ve likely heard of (maybe even on the show), and others, well, maybe not so much. But free books! And we guarantee you’ll get some interesting books to add to your reading list or nightstand!
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Coming Up on Maine Calling:
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Mon Apr 22 –EARTH DAY: CLIMATE FUTURE – HOPE & FEAR
As we hear dire warnings about the pace of climate change and what it means for the health of our planet, how should we react: with hope or fear? Some feel fear is the only way to spur collective action to prevent climate disaster. Others turn to hope to prompt people to seek solutions and believe in a sustainable future. What approach will help our society do what it takes?
Tue Apr 23 – LEGISLATIVE ROUNDUP
After staying up all night to approve a supplemental budget, the legislature wrapped up its session early Thursday morning. Our Political Pulse team explains what this legislative session accomplished—such as sweeping gun safety measures—and what was left unresolved.
Wed Apr 24 – COLLEGE 101
For high school seniors, these can be anxious times. Not only are those headed to college trying to determine which school may be best for them, they are also waiting on financial aid offers. Major delays in the new FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Air) have left students and families without the financial information they need in order to decide between colleges. Experts will answer questions about changes in the path to post-secondary education—and how to pay for it.
Thu Apr 25 – MAINE CALLING AT 11 AM PRE-EMPTED FOR SUPREME COURT COVERAGE
Maine Public will broadcast live coverage of Supreme Court oral arguments regarding Donald Trump’s claims of Presidential immunity. Maine Calling’s 7 pm rebroadcast will be about “Art, Community & Healing”—original air date April 12, 2024.
Fri Apr 26 – ARBOR DAY: THE STORY OF THE AMERICAN CHESTNUT
Before 1904, about one of every four trees in our eastern forests was an American Chestnut. But then this once-dominant tree was wiped out by disease. We’ll learn how a mostly volunteer-driven effort has brought the tree back from near extinction. And we’ll find out how Maine has more living wild chestnut trees than any other. What lessons can we learn from the story of the American chestnut about protecting trees from threats?
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What it mean to live according to a social contract, and does our society do that well? -
As part of our series "The Cost of Living: Maine's Housing Shortage," we examine ways to alleviate the housing crisis through shared housing arrangements -
How to introduce variety in your landscape to help wildlife and contribute to a healthy environment -
The latest development in Gaza, the U.S. role in the conflict—and how one doctor works for peace -
The need for more live organ donations, and what to know about kidney transplants in Maine -
The power of art to strengthen community through healing, memory and a sense of place -
The tradition of wooden boatbuilding in Maine, what it entails, and how to learn -
Comments and stories about how the eclipse experience was for town organizers, scientists and the public -
Best-selling author Anne Lamott discusses her new book on the nature of love -
Live from Jackman: We learn all about experiencing the historic eclipse from Maine
