Talk of the Towns 5/11/18

Talk of the Towns 5/11/18

Author: WERU-FM 89.9 May 11, 2018 Duration: 0:00
Talk of the Towns | WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives
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Producer/Host: Ron Beard, University of Maine Cooperative Extension Engineer: Amy Browne Community concerns and opportunities: Electric Vehicle Charging Stations are on their way What is the background on all-electric vehicles? How do they work? Why is this move to electric vehicles so important to the climate? How do we know that electricity for electric vehicles is “clean”? What trends in electric vehicle use are you seeing in Maine? What led to your program to install 4-6 public charging stations in the Downeast Region in coming months? How do charging stations work… what equipment is needed? What is the role of municipal or non-profit hosts? What benefit do they derive from participating? How does involvement in projects like A Climate to Thrive aid in positive mental health and building a sense of hope? Guests: Gordon Beck, A Climate to Thrive, Mount Desert Island Dennis Kiley, A Climate to Thrive, Mount Desert Island Scott Vlaun, The Center for Ecology-Based Economy, Western Maine

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.
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