Love Maine Radio With Dr. Lisa Belisle

Nestled in Maine’s Oxford Hills, the town of Bethel has long welcomed homeowners and recreational enthusiasts alike. Today we speak with people who know and love this beautiful town: Dana Bullen, resort president and general manager of Sunday River Ski Resort, and the executive director of the Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce, Robin Zinchuk. Photo by Peter Frank Edwards https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2016/11/beautiful-bethel-268/

The University of Maine System provides a high-quality education to students from our state, and all over the world. Today we speak with University of Maine President Dr. Susan Hunter and Danielle Conway, dean and professor of law at the University of Maine School of Law. Photo by Abby Belisle https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2016/11/maines-university-267/

Many athletes set training goals according to upcoming events, like marathons and triathlons. Today we speak with chef and restauranteur Steve Corry about his experiences with races such as Beach to Beacon and the Paris Marathon. We also discuss this past summer’s first annual Casco Bay Islands SwimRun with founder, triathlete and coach, Jeff Cole. Photo by Susan Axelrod, managing editor of Old Port Magazine   https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2016/11/racing-maine-266/

Maine is home to a broad diversity of talented artists, actors and musicians. Today we speak with two individuals who are not only accomplished artists in their own right, but have also made it their mission to bring other talented people to our home state. George Dvorsky is an actor and entertainer who is also the creative director for Vinegar Hill Music Theater, which is completing its first season. Carol Noonan is a national recording artist and singer/songwriter who co-founded and runs Stone Mountain Arts Center in Brownfield https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2016/11/entertaining-maine-265/

Autumn is a time for gathering what we have grown; for nourishing ourselves in preparation for the winter ahead. Today we speak with guests who are offering events during which we can nourish ourselves. Stefanie Manning is the new co-owner of Harvest on the Harbor, a multi-day food and drink event being held here in Portland. Alban Maino and Dr. Sarah Kotzur will be discussing the upcoming Symposium on Integrative Health in Sports Practice, being presented by the Center for Health Leadership. https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2016/11/harvest-health-264/

Maine’s waterways are an important part of the ecosystem—an ecosystem that provides nourishment for the body and the soul. Today we speak with author and retired minister, Bill Gregory, and with Alan Stearns and Kyle Warren of the Royal River Conservation Trust, about their efforts to preserve one of our southern Maine rivers for generations of living creatures to come. Photo by Matt Cosby https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2016/11/preserving-royal-263/

According to Forbes magazine, about 90% of all U.S. businesses are family-owned or controlled by a family. Balancing personal and professional interests within such an organization creates interesting opportunities—and challenges. Today we speak with Tom and Eliza Chappell, presenters at this year’s Maine Family Business Awards, and with executive director of the Institute for Family-Owned Business, Catherine Wygant Fossett. https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2016/09/family-business-262/

Mainers feel a fierce connection to their hometowns—and rightfully so. We are shaped by where we are raised, and in some cases have an opportunity to offer our gifts back to these communities. Today’s guests returned as adults to live and work in their hometowns. Dr. Renee Fay-Leblanc is a physician and chief medical officer at Greater Portland Health.  Michael McGraw is the coach of the state champion Lewiston boys soccer team. https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2016/09/love-maine-radio-261/

Our bodies are the physical vessels that contain our selves. What happens when these vessels do not reflect the people we understand ourselves to be? Today we speak with singer-songwriter Cid Bullens and author and counselor Krista Haapala, about the transformations—physical, mental and emotional—that each has chosen to undergo. https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2016/09/transformation-of-self/

How do we help people live, work, and play in Maine? By providing improved access to the outdoors and virtual connectivity to the greater world. Today’s guests are helping create this access: Lucas St. Clair’s family’s foundation has just donated 87,500 acres for the creation of a national monument, and Susan Corbett, president and CEO of Axiom Technologies, is bringing broadband to the most rural parts of our state. Editor's note: St. Clair’s interview was recorded before the foundation’s donation and President Obama’s August 24 designation of the Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument. Photography by Fred Field https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2016/09/accessing-maine/

Maine provides a waystation for a diversity of living creatures. Not only do we welcome human visitors to our state, but we also host critters that fly, swim and scamper. Today we speak with Rauni Kew and Derrick Daly of the Inn By the Sea about their innovative offerings  for Monarch butterflies, foster dogs and New England cottontail rabbits—all on the grounds of a luxury hotel. Photo by Matt Cosby at the Inn by the Sea https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2016/08/hospitality-creatures-great-small/

The importance of conserving our land and resources is less controversial than it once was—what remains a conundrum is how we go about doing so. Today we discuss possible solutions with Sean Mahoney of the Conservation Law Foundation and chef Barton Seaver, advocate for ‘restorative’ seafood practices. https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2016/08/maine-conservation-restorative-seafood/

Photo by Heidi Kirn during the FIRST LEGO League World Championships How do we engage children so that they are motivated to learn? For each child, this answer is different. Today’s guests have been participating in the education of Maine children both in and out of the classroom.  Talya Edlund was named Maine teacher of the year in 2016. Jim Eickmann and Keith Borkowski are community members who work with students in the FIRST Lego Robotics and Odyssey of the Mind programs. https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2016/08/engaging-education-256/

Photography by Nicole Wolf  & Up from Under Many talented Mainers are working on projects that benefit people around the globe. Today we speak with two people who have used their skills to help out after the 2010 earthquake in Haiti. Pamela White spent several decades with the United States Agency for International Development, and served as the Ambassador to Gambia and Haiti. Nicole Wolf founded the organization Up from Under, raising money to build houses in Haiti. https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2016/08/beyond-maine-borders-haiti-africa/

Authors, illustrators and artists fill many roles: from teaching to creating. We enjoy some of their creations in the books we read, both as children and adults. Today we speak with Debra Spark and Garry Mitchell, an author and an artist who are also college professors—and have been happily married for many years. We also speak with popular Maine-based children’s author/illustrator, Chris Van Dusen. Art by Garry Mitchell. Extrovert, acrylic on panel, 2016. Acrylic on panel 2016 https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2016/07/bringing-books-art-life-254/

How do Mainers access medical care? This depends on many factors, including geographic location and the availability of providers. The diversity of geography—from urban settings to offshore islands—presents some interesting challenges. Today we speak with several individuals who are rising to this challenge: Scott Planting and Sharon Daley of the Maine Seacoast Mission, and Dr. Peter Bates and India Stewart of the Maine Medical Center – Tufts University School of Medicine Medical School Program. Photo by Matt Cosby https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2016/07/medicine-islands-education/

Art reflects the culture from which it is created. This is especially important when a culture is irreparably changed by the forced movement—through situations such as slavery and war—of its people. Today we discuss this with African art and culture scholar, Aimée Bessire, and with internationally-acclaimed children’s book illustrator, Daniel Minter CALL & RESPONSE by Daniel Minter https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2016/07/art-crossing-cultures-252/

Artists know that their craft can be both an aesthetic and kinesthetic experience. Our brains and bodies change as a result of time spent practicing and performing—this is especially true for children. Today we explore these ideas with Elizabeth Drucker, owner and director of The Ballet School in Topsham and with Dr. Anastasia Antonacos, award-winning recitalist and professor of music at the University of Southern Maine. Photo by Nicole Wolf https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2016/07/practicing-perfection-music-dance/

For the past several years, Maine Magazine has identified 50 Mainers who are making important contributions to the well-being of our state. Today we speak with two people from the 2016 list: Don Gooding and Eliza Townsend. Don Gooding is the fomer Executive Director of the Maine Center for Entrepreneurial Development; Eliza Townsend is is the Executive Director of the Maine Women’s Lobby. https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2016/07/inspirational-mainers/

How does our mind impact our health? Significantly, it turns out.  While many afflictions, such as disease or genetic disorders, are beyond our control, some things are well within our power to change. Today we speak with Maggie Clement, a former attorney who now helps clients with issues such as insomnia, anxiety and addiction, by using hypnosis. We also discuss the hypnosis experience with breast cancer survivor, Susan Johnston. Photo by Matt Cosby https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2016/06/hypnosis-health-249/