Mainely Matters

Shawly Farms of Hermon, Maine is the focus of this episode. Locally produced yogurt and feta cheese. Small batch yogurt and feta cheese from locally sourced Jersey cow milk is what they specialize in. Maine Made.

Jack and Wendy Mosher review their dining experience at the Waterville, Maine restaurant 18 Below.

Jack and Wendy Mosher review their dining experience at the Waterville, Maine restaurant 18 Below.

From the Acadian Festival in Madawaska, the Thomas Point Bluegrass Festival in Brunswick, to the Famous Moxie Festival in Lisbon and the 149 year old Cumberland Fair, Maine is moving on, in some cases, with its traditional venues. Hear what the organizers are thinking!

From the Acadian Festival in Madawaska, the Thomas Point Bluegrass Festival in Brunswick, to the Famous Moxie Festival in Lisbon and the 149 year old Cumberland Fair, Maine is moving on, in some cases, with its traditional venues. Hear what the organizers are thinking!

Maine artist David Smus has been sculpting Maine wildlife in wood and bronze for well over 30-years. Learn about how he does what he does, why he does what he does, and learn about some of the exciting projects he is involved with around the state.

Maine artist David Smus has been sculpting Maine wildlife in wood and bronze for well over 30-years. Learn about how he does what he does, why he does what he does, and learn about some of the exciting projects he is involved with around the state.

Author Lauretta S. Blackstone speaks with Host Brian Bickford about her book "Barns of Aroostook County". Learn about these beautiful and historical landmarks that dot Maine's landscape. They hold a special value to our early settlers and today are critical for our next generation farmers.

Author Lauretta S. Blackstone speaks with Host Brian Bickford about her book "Barns of Aroostook County". Learn about these beautiful and historical landmarks that dot Maine's landscape. They hold a special value to our early settlers and today are critical for our next generation farmers.

Host Rob Carmichael discusses the exciting journey from career aspiration to reality, with former University of Maine and current University of Miami Hurricane Director of Athletics, Blake James.

Host Rob Carmichael discusses the exciting journey from career aspiration to reality, with former University of Maine and current University of Miami Hurricane Director of Athletics, Blake James.

Governor Paul LePage is running for governor again and he will go up against Maine's incumbent Governor Janet Mills. This episode reviews some of the numbers under the previous two terms Paul LePage was Maine's governor and suggests its time for bold ideas to turn Maine around.

Governor Paul LePage is running for governor again and he will go up against Maine's incumbent Governor Janet Mills. This episode reviews some of the numbers under the previous two terms Paul LePage was Maine's governor and suggests its time for bold ideas to turn Maine around.

Host John Brier discusses the employment shortage Maine business owners are facing. Paying able bodied people to stay home...is that a good idea? Also some thoughts on Maine's Governor offering $1,500 a person for people to go back to work.

Host John Brier discusses the employment shortage Maine business owners are facing. Paying able bodied people to stay home...is that a good idea? Also some thoughts on Maine's Governor offering $1,500 a person for people to go back to work.

Host Brian Bickford delivers a special Father's Day introduction as the Blanchard Family episode is replayed. This family of siblings climbs Mount Katahdin every winter to honor the memory of their father.

Host Brian Bickford delivers a special Father's Day introduction as the Blanchard Family episode is replayed. This family of siblings climbs Mount Katahdin every winter to honor the memory of their father.

Guests Alison Sucy, Director of Government Affairs & Communication and Dr. David Meyer, Psychologist discuss Maine's tourism expectations, pandemic fatigue and how visitors and business owners can best be prepared for summer 2021.

Guests Alison Sucy, Director of Government Affairs & Communication and Dr. David Meyer, Psychologist discuss Maine's tourism expectations, pandemic fatigue and how visitors and business owners can best be prepared for summer 2021.

Our guest include Don Littlefield, GM of Maine Brew Cruise, their partner Shipyard Brewing Company's Ian McEvoy & Alice Bean Andrenyak of Alice's Awesome Adventures and her current tour guest Charlotte Brown. Learn about how you can be local or away to enjoy various craft beverages, Casco Bay kayaking trips with oyster tastings.

Our guest include Don Littlefield, GM of Maine Brew Cruise, their partner Shipyard Brewing Company's Ian McEvoy & Alice Bean Andrenyak of Alice's Awesome Adventures and her current tour guest Charlotte Brown. Learn about how you can be local or away to enjoy various craft beverages, Casco Bay kayaking trips with oyster tastings.

Rob Carmichael discusses public speaking and communication with Lee Szelog, a Keynote speaker, trainer, photographer, and award winning author.

Rob Carmichael discusses public speaking and communication with Lee Szelog, a Keynote speaker, trainer, photographer, and award winning author.

Jared McCannell gives an overview of the current state of affairs in the Maine non-profit sector, as well as providing an overview of his role as Executive Director of the non-profit Penobscot Bay Language School.

Jared McCannell gives an overview of the current state of affairs in the Maine non-profit sector, as well as providing an overview of his role as Executive Director of the non-profit Penobscot Bay Language School.