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Escapist fantasies usually involve the open road, but Bernd Heinrich's dream was to focus on the riches of one small place—a few green acres along Alder Brook just east of the Presidential Mountains. The year begins as he settles into a cabin with no running water and no electricity, built of...

Thoreau gives an account of three canoe and hiking journeys - by himself and with others - through the mostly uninhabited forests of Maine in the 1850s. Identifying birds, trees and plants by their botanical as well as their common names, he also records the Indian names of lakes, rivers and plants. He investigates the connections between waterways and trails, and provides detail on camping, fishing and hunting in the woods, using whatever is at hand. Extolling the beauty of the wilds that he encounters, Thorough’s narrative is also imbued with elements of his philosophy.

From rockbound coast, from farm and logging camp came the men of the Twentieth Maine, a volunteer regiment in the Civil War. It was at Little Round Top that the Twentieth Maine, with Joshua Chamberlain in command, performed one of the miracles of the Civil War and saved the left flank of the Union battle line.

On August 31, 1846, the twenty-nine-year-old Henry David Thoreau embarked on a remarkable journey from his cabin at Walden Pond to Bangor, Maine. From there, he ventured deep into the wilderness accompanied by his Penobscot guide, Joe Polis. This expedition, often overshadowed by his more famous work Walden, reveals profound philosophical insights that some argue are even more impactful. Thoreau offers a sympathetic and insightful perspective on the Indigenous nations of Maine, particularly the Penobscot and Passamaquoddy, making this account a vital exploration of nature and culture. - ...

Join two adventurous fifteen-year-old boys—one of whom might just be fourteen—as they embark on a thrilling journey into the north woods of Maine. This captivating true story recounts their winter escapades in 1875, where hunting and trapping take center stage. While the years may have embellished some details, the essence of their daring exploits remains intact. For a richer experience, listeners are encouraged to first explore Section 18 of this recording—Notes on Maine Animals—to deepen their understanding of the wildlife that plays a crucial role in this memoir. Get ready to ...

The Majesty of the Maine Coon: America's Beloved Gentle Giant Cat Breed With their lustrous, plumed tails, prominent ear tufts, engaging personalities, and imposing yet graceful frames, Maine Coon cats have enchanted and intrigued cat lovers for over a century. As one of the oldest natural cat breeds in North America, the Maine Coon is shrouded in colorful lore about its origins but revered for the regal bearing and companionability that have earned it the fitting nickname of “America's Cat.” Today these gentle giants remain beloved as the official state cat of Maine and pride of cat ...

Much of Western Maine reads like a Stephen King novel. The dense dark woods and backcountry ponds. The century-old houses with gravel driveways and immense flower gardens, acres of farmland miles from a highway. Serpentine country roads dotted with farmstands, and picturesque main streets lined...

Yorkshire, 1890. Having lost her father and brothers in tragic circumstances, Olwen Malkon is forced to leave her childhood home to live with her uncle's family. In his chill vicarage, however, she fears that she is also losing her mind, as strange dreams take her into the life of Ælfwyn, a woman from a distant past whose fate is overshadowed by menace and betrayal. In the grip of these afflictions, Olwen finds sympathy with the local doctor, John Osbourne, who is intrigued by her case. 

1866. Will Stewart is one of many who have left their old lives behind to seek their fortunes in New Zealand's last great gold rush. The conditions are hostile and the outlook bleak, but he must push on in his uncertain search for the elusive buried treasure. Rose is about to arrive on the shores of South Island when a storm hits and her ship is wrecked. Just when all seems lost she is snatched from the jaws of death by Will, who risks his life to save her. Drawn together by circumstance, they stay together by choice and for a while it seems that their stars have finally aligned.

On the rugged, sea-lashed coast of west Scotland lies Ullaness: home to the Scottish legend of Ulla, a Viking woman who washed up on Scottish shores centuries ago. The legend will bring the stories of three different women together. In AD 800 there is Ulla, lost in a foreign country after her lover is brutally killed. Ellen, a servant-girl in the 1800s, catches the unwanted attentions of the master of the house's lascivious son. And, in the present day, there is Libby - an archaeologist who is determined to uncover an age-old mystery.

The Maine Coon is one of the largest and oldest domestic cat breeds. Known for its friendly nature, tufted ears, bushy tail, and tufted paws, the Maine Coon has distinctive physical characteristics.

"S-a întâmplat la un moment dat ceva iesit din comun. Miracolul Occidentului. Ar fi putut sa nu se întâmple? Cine poate sti? S-a ivit o civilizatie altfel decât celelalte, care a împins omenirea pe drumul unde se afla astazi. Aroganta Occidentului a fost pe masura. În raport cu "ceilalti", puterea lui a atins o cota înspaimântatoare. Ne dam seama astazi ca a fost doar o faza a istoriei. Dar a putut sa para - atât de mare ajunsese sa fie distanta - ca e un dat fundamental al unei umanitati ierarhizate." (Lucian BOIA)

Host Evan Maines hopes to cast a wide net in giving everyday people like you and I a platform to share the stories that bind us together in the human experience. Storytelling is a great adhesive we have for bringing people together. Vulnerability and Intentionality will lead us back home. Welcome to "The Road Back."

Come here the story of the legendary and historic awarding of 867 Congressional Medals of Honor that were bestowed upon the 27th Maine Regiment of Infantry Volunteers. Then, author & historian Lori-Suzanne Dell 'continues the conversation' with Archivist Laura Jody. Also, hear the story of the first Thanksgiving that took place on the shores of Maine. Finally, hear the story of how Maines Pine Tree Flag, and the State's Dirigo flag, both came to be. Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/storiesfrommaine

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Conversations with Maine Fishing Guides and Fishing Community Luminaries; the people behind fishing in Maine.

Here for Generations tells the 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 people and events that shaped their journey in the Pine Tree State. Islandport Press, Gusto, a Matter Company, and Bangor Savings Bank present Here for Generations: The Story of a Maine Bank and its City by Dean Lawrence Lunt and read by Jamey Doughty with narration by Lannie Moffatt, an introduction by Stephen King read by Joyce Clark-Sarnacki, and with epilogues from P. James Dowe Jr. & Bob Montgomery-Rice.