Talk of the Towns 1/11/19

Talk of the Towns 1/11/19

Author: WERU-FM 89.9 January 11, 2019 Duration: 0:00
Producer/Host: Ron Beard, University of Maine Cooperative Extension Engineer: Amy Browne Community concerns and opportunities: Looking back and looking forward—the view from Deer Isle, Stockton Springs and Mount Desert Key Discussion Points: Thumbnail sketches of geography, population and demographics economic base, history of Deer Isle, Stockton Springs, Mount Desert Brief overviews of town Governance structures: Selectboard, town meeting, key committees Opportunities and challenges from the past year… achievements? Opportunities and challenges for the year ahead Comparison of Tax base (valuation), budget and tax rate Portion of budget for education How do you handle capital costs? How is your volunteer base holding up (town committees, public safety, etc.) Examples of town to town and town to non-governmental partnerships and collaboration What is most satisfying about your work as town manager? What makes your town a good place to live? Guests: Jim Fisher, Town Manager, Deer Isle Courtney O’Donnell, Town Manager, Stockton Springs Durlin Lunt, Town Manager, Mount Desert

Tune into the voices and stories that shape the coastal communities of Midcoast Maine. Talk of the Towns | WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives is a living record, pulling from the deep audio archives of community radio station WERU. This podcast offers more than just headlines; it’s an ongoing conversation about local governance, cultural shifts, and the historical threads that bind towns together. You’ll hear town meeting discussions, interviews with neighbors making a difference, and analyses of issues that matter right here, from fisheries and forestry to education and the arts. Produced by WERU-FM 89.9, each episode serves as a thoughtful, ground-level look at the forces shaping society in this unique region. By preserving these spoken word broadcasts, the podcast creates a valuable resource for anyone curious about the real-life interplay of society, culture, and history in small-town New England. It’s authentic, unscripted, and directly connected to the landscape it discusses. For a genuine sense of place and purpose, this archive is an essential listen.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

Talk of the Towns | WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives
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Talk of the Towns 12/8/17 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Producer/Host: Ron Beard, University of Maine Cooperative Extension Engineer: Amy Browne Community concerns and opportunities: Revitalizing Maine’s Main Streets Key Discussion Points: What trends led each of your communi…
Talk of the Towns 11/10/17 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Producer/Host: Ron Beard, University of Maine Cooperative Extension Engineer: Amy Browne Community concerns and opportunities Man to Man: a conversation about confronting sexist attitudes and behavior Key Discussion Poin…
Talk of the Towns 10/13/17 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Producer/Host: Ron Beard, University of Maine Cooperative Extension Engineer: Amy Browne Community concerns and opportunities: Investing in children builds the future workforce, economy and community Key Discussion Point…
Talk of the Towns 9/8/17 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Producer/Host: Ron Beard, University of Maine Cooperative Extension Engineer: Amy Browne Environmental Education in Maine -What exactly is “environmental education”? What are some forms environmental education can take?…
Talk of the Towns 8/11/17 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Producer/Host: Ron Beard, University of Maine Cooperative Extension Engineer: Amy Browne Blueberries for Maine Key Discussion Points: Some history blueberry industry in Maine Why does Maine grow great low-bush blueberrie…
Talk of the Towns 7/14/17 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Producer/Host: Ron Beard, University of Maine Cooperative Extension Engineer: Amy Browne Discussion of The Evangelicals: The Struggle to Shape America What were some of the key “theological” turning points that led to th…
Talk of the Towns 6/9/17 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Producer/Host: Ron Beard, University of Maine Cooperative Extension Studio Engineer: John Greenman Indivisible—engaging citizens and elected officials in representative government What were the origins of Indivisible and…
Talk of the Towns 5/12/17 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Host: Ron Beard, Emeritus Professor, University of Maine Studio Engineer: Amy Browne Issue: Community concerns and opportunities Program Topic: A Climate to Thrive seeks energy independence for Mount Desert Island Key Di…
Talk of the Towns 4/14/17 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Host: Ron Beard, University of Maine Cooperative Extension Studio Engineer: John Greenman Issue: Community concerns and opportunities Program Topic: Working Towards Food Security for Maine Key Discussion Points: What are…

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