Mainely Matters

In this podcast, Tom interviews Maine singer Allison Ames, who has sung professionally in the Allison Ames band for over 3 decades. We'll talk her inspirations, some tips for upcoming Maine female singers, and I even surprise Allison at the end with a touching tribute to her biggest inspiration, her Mom.

A look back at Maine's connection to 9/11 twenty years later. Mohamed Atta, the lead hijacker behind the 9/11 terrorist attack launched his attack on the morning of 9/11/2001 from Portland, Maine. Listen to how those Mainers who came in contact with the terrorists on 9/10 and 9/11 remember those events.

A look back at Maine's connection to 9/11 twenty years later. Mohamed Atta, the lead hijacker behind the 9/11 terrorist attack launched his attack on the morning of 9/11/2001 from Portland, Maine. Listen to how those Mainers who came in contact with the terrorists on 9/10 and 9/11 remember those events.

In this episode, Host Brian Bickford invites Daniel Ungier, VP of Guest Experience & Education, Superfan Tish Stoneburner and Newcomer Dr. Lauren Dyer. This episode will give you all the reasons why you need to visit now and every year. This is a world class destination!

In this episode, Host Brian Bickford invites Daniel Ungier, VP of Guest Experience & Education, Superfan Tish Stoneburner and Newcomer Dr. Lauren Dyer. This episode will give you all the reasons why you need to visit now and every year. This is a world class destination!

Host Elisha Hardy goes over the things buyers and sellers should be aware of when purchasing or selling real estate in Maine.

Host Elisha Hardy goes over the things buyers and sellers should be aware of when purchasing or selling real estate in Maine.

Colonel (R) Jack Mosher, former Chief of Staff of the Maine National Guard, shares his views on the chaotic withdrawal of the U.S. military from Afghanistan.

Colonel (R) Jack Mosher, former Chief of Staff of the Maine National Guard, shares his views on the chaotic withdrawal of the U.S. military from Afghanistan.

Business leader and former university professor Dr. Eric Holsapple discusses how to find purpose and meaning in life and business. Using Yoga and meditation to help find your greater purpose and manifest your vision into reality.

Business leader and former university professor Dr. Eric Holsapple discusses how to find purpose and meaning in life and business. Using Yoga and meditation to help find your greater purpose and manifest your vision into reality.

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.

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.