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WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Audio Archives
Audio archives of spoken word programming on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine and 102.9 Bangor, Maine (weru.org)
Episodes
- WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Audio Archives
A Word in Edgewise 7/13/26: Building Permits, Charles Olson, Emily Dickinson, & the New Moon . . .
Producer/Host: R.W. Estela Hi, I’m RW Estela: Since 1991, I’ve been presenting A Word in Edgewise, WERU’s longest-running short feature, a veritable almanac of…
- WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Audio Archives
Nature Notes: A Maine Naturalist Afield 7/12/26: Sandhill Cranes in Maine, Part 3
Read by: Pepin Mittelhauser Producers: Glen Mittelhauser and Daaby Tingle Sandhill Crane recording by Logan Parker In this episode, Pepin concludes reading an…
- WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Audio Archives
Esoterica 7/12/26: A Dangerous Sport: Part 1
Andree Bella | Writer/Reader The post Esoterica 7/12/26: A Dangerous Sport: Part 1 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public…
- WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Audio Archives
What’s the Word on Maine Street? 7/11/26
What’s the Word on Maine Street?, hosted by Sarah Pebworth, is a weekly short feature Saturdays at 9:30am looking at local literary and visual arts events…
- WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Audio Archives
Earthwise 7/11/26: Biography of Beech Tree
Producer/Host: Anu Dudley About the host: Rev. Dr. Anu Dudley is an ordained Pagan minister and a retired history professor. She continues to teach classes…
- WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Audio Archives
The Cosmic Curator 7/11/26
About the Host: Tom Yaroschuk is a Vedic Astrologer. His intention is to help people understand their karma and the issues they may confront to cultivate more…
- WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Audio Archives
Justice Radio 7/9/26: Healing First!: What it means to be a “survivor”
Host/s: Kage Johnson, AJ Stash, and Hawo Mohamed Editor: Sarah Johnson Music: Samuel James Justice Radio is a WMPG production. Justice Radio: Tackling the hard…
- WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Audio Archives
Common Ground Radio 7/9/26: 50 Years of Common Ground
Hosts: Seth Kroeck, Holli Cederholm Common Ground Radio is an hour-long discussion of local food and organic agriculture with people here in the state of Maine…
- WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Audio Archives
Talk of the Towns 7/8/26: Stories from a Thousand Towns, with Dar Williams
Producer/Hosts: Ron Beard and Liz Graves College of the Atlantic provides help with production. Engineering by Joel Mann of WERU Community Radio. Theme music…
- WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Audio Archives
World Ocean Radio 7/8/26: Mario Soares, Stateman for the Ocean
Host: Peter Neill Producer: Trisha Badger ABOUT THIS EPISODE This week on World Ocean Radio we are paying tribute to Mario Soares, one-time…
- WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Audio Archives
Dawnland Signals 7/7/26: Waponahki Photography
Hosts: Nolan Altavater and Nick Bear Producer: Esther Anne Technical Support: Scarlett Tudor Original music: Nick Bear Dawnland Signals highlights indigenous…
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Outside the Box 7/7/26: “What the Unhoused Say”
Producer/Host: Larry Dansinger About the host: Larry Dansinger (no pronouns) of Bangor came to Maine in 1974 and has been here ever since. Some of Larry’s…
- WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Audio Archives
A Word in Edgewise 7/6/26: Heat Index Value, Daniel Durand, & Althea Gibson . . .
Producer/Host: R.W. Estela Hi, I’m RW Estela: Since 1991, I’ve been presenting A Word in Edgewise, WERU’s longest-running short feature, a veritable almanac of…
- WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Audio Archives
Nature Notes: A Maine Naturalist Afield 7/5/26: Sandhill Cranes in Maine, Part 2
Read by: Pepin Mittelhauser Producers: Glen Mittelhauser and Daaby Tingle In this episode, Pepin continues reading an essay by Sandra Mitchell, describing the…
- WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Audio Archives
Esoterica 7/5/26: Got Peace?
CJ Kenna | Producer & Writer/Reader The post Esoterica 7/5/26: Got Peace? first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public…
- WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Audio Archives
What’s the Word on Maine Street? 7/4/26
What’s the Word on Maine Street?, hosted by Sarah Pebworth, is a weekly short feature Saturdays at 9:30am looking at local literary and visual arts events…
- WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Audio Archives
Earthwise 7/4/26: Interdependence Day
Producer/Host: Anu Dudley About the host: Rev. Dr. Anu Dudley is an ordained Pagan minister and a retired history professor. She continues to teach classes…
- WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Audio Archives
Around Town 7/3/26: Local News, Culture and Events
Host/Producer: Amy Browne Bicentennial to Semiquincentennial Theme music: BreakBeat Chemists I, 2015 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non…
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Justice Radio 7/2/26: Values and Culture of a Public Defender’s Office, Part 2
Host/s: Rob Ruffner Editor: Sarah Johnson Music: Samuel James Justice Radio is a WMPG production. Justice Radio: Tackling the hard questions about our criminal…
- WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Audio Archives
The Maine Monitor Radio Hour 7/2/26
Host: Stephanie McFeeters, Kate Cough The Maine Monitor Radio Hour is a collaboration between WERU-FM and the Maine Monitor, the…
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Around Town 7/2/26: Local News, Culture and Events
Host/Producer: Amy Browne Out In the Open, a local rural queer community organization, invites you to join them tonight for a Mycology Walk & Community…
- WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Audio Archives
World Ocean Radio 7/1/26: Summing Up Public and Private Philanthropy for the Ocean
Host: Peter Neill Producer: Trisha Badger ABOUT THIS EPISODE Philanthropy is more than giving—it’s the art and act of improving the world with…
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Around Town 7/1/26: Local News, Culture and Events
Host/Producer: Amy Browne Rosalani Moore, Executive Director of H.O.M.E., Inc invites listeners to H.O.M.E.’s Empty Bowl fundraiser, 7/9/26, 4:30-7:30PM…
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Outside the Box 6/30/26: “Tiny Gardens”
Producer/Host: Larry Dansinger About the host: Larry Dansinger (no pronouns) of Bangor came to Maine in 1974 and has been here ever since. Some of Larry’s…
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Around Town 6/30/26: Local News, Culture and Events
Host/Producer: Amy Browne Bangor Pride Rainbow awards – recorded 6/27/26. Part 2 of 2 Theme music: BreakBeat Chemists I, 2015 Licensed under…
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Around Town 6/29/26: Local News, Culture and Events
Host/Producer: Amy Browne Bangor Pride Rainbow awards – recorded 6/27/26. Part 1 of 2 Theme music: BreakBeat Chemists I, 2015 Licensed under…
- WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Audio Archives
A Word in Edgewise 6/29/26: Whiskey for $20K, Two Tiny Fawns, Tomás Q. Morín, & the Strawberry Moon . . .
Producer/Host: R.W. Estela Hi, I’m RW Estela: Since 1991, I’ve been presenting A Word in Edgewise, WERU’s longest-running short feature, a veritable almanac of…
- WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Audio Archives
Nature Notes: A Maine Naturalist Afield 6/28/26: Sandhill Cranes in Maine, Part 1
Read by: Pepin Mittelhauser Producers: Glen Mittelhauser and Daaby Tingle Sandhill Crane recording by Logan Parker In this episode, Pepin reads an essay by…
- WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Audio Archives
Esoterica 6/28/26: Disclosure Day
Andree Bella | Writer/Reader The post Esoterica 6/28/26: Disclosure Day first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs…
- WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Audio Archives
What’s the Word on Maine Street? 6/27/26
What’s the Word on Maine Street?, hosted by Sarah Pebworth, is a weekly short feature Saturdays at 9:30am looking at local literary and visual arts events…
- WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Audio Archives
Earthwise 6/27/26: The Strawberry Moon
Producer/Host: Anu Dudley About the host: Rev. Dr. Anu Dudley is an ordained Pagan minister and a retired history professor. She continues to teach classes…
- WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Audio Archives
The Cosmic Curator 6/27/26
About the Host: Tom Yaroschuk is a Vedic Astrologer. His intention is to help people understand their karma and the issues they may confront to cultivate more…
- WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Audio Archives
Coastal Conversations 6/26/26: Innovation In Uses
Host: Galen Koch Editorial Help: Natalie Springuel Theme Music: Paul Anderson – A Following Sea All other music from Cueshop.com Coastal Conversations…
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Power for the People 6/26/26: Efficiency Maine, part 1 for 2026
Producer/Host: Steve Kahl Power for the People: Energy education and solutions for Mainers and Maine communities This month: Efficiency Maine incentives and…
- WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Audio Archives
Justice Radio 6/25/26: Can Art Change the World, Part 2
Host/s: Linda and Nicole Editor: Sarah Johnson Music: Samuel James Justice Radio is a WMPG production. Justice Radio: Tackling the hard questions about our…
- WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Audio Archives
Around Town 6/25/26: Local News, Culture and Events
Host/Producer: Amy Browne Scale Up, Carbon Down event tomorrow in Belfast, with Alan Gibson and Sanna McKim of GoLogic Theme music: BreakBeat Chemists I, 2015…
- WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Audio Archives
World Ocean Radio 6/24/26: Plastic Rain
Host: Peter Neill Producer: Trisha Badger ABOUT THIS EPISODE We think we have a comprehensive understanding of the plastic crisis. But what of the plastic we…
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Around Town 6/24/26: Local News, Culture and Events
Host/Producer: Amy Browne Paula Kee with Bucksport’s Wednesday on Main upcoming events Theme music: BreakBeat Chemists I, 2015 Licensed under…
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Wabanaki Windows 6/23/26: America’s 250th from a Wabanaki Perspective, Part 1
Host: Donna Loring Other credits: Technical assistance for the show was provided by Joel Mann of WERU, and Jessica Lockhart. Music by Ralph Richter, a track…
- WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Audio Archives
Outside the Box 6/23/26: “Yes to Democratic Governance”
Producer/Host: Larry Dansinger About the host: Larry Dansinger (no pronouns) of Bangor came to Maine in 1974 and has been here ever since. Some of Larry’s…
- WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Audio Archives
Around Town 6/23/26: Local News, Culture and Events
Host/Producer: Amy Browne Seahorses at the Shaw Institute in Blue Hill, with Dr. Charles Rolsky, Shaw’s Executive Director & Senior Research…
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A Word in Edgewise 6/22/26: Juneteenth, Lucille Clifton, & Summer Solstice 2026 . . .
Producer/Host: R.W. Estela Hi, I’m RW Estela: Since 1991, I’ve been presenting A Word in Edgewise, WERU’s longest-running short feature, a veritable almanac of…
- WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Audio Archives
Nature Notes: A Maine Naturalist Afield 6/21/26: Seabird Management in a warming Gulf of Maine, Part 4
Host/Producer: Glen Mittelhauser Concluding a conversation with Linda Welch, this episode examines the dramatic decline of Common Eider populations along the…
- WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Audio Archives
Esoterica 6/21/26: One Check, One Envelope + One @#*% Stamp
CJ Kenna | Producer + Writer/Reader The post Esoterica 6/21/26: One Check, One Envelope + One @#*% Stamp first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine…
- WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Audio Archives
What’s the Word on Maine Street? 6/20/26
What’s the Word on Maine Street?, hosted by Sarah Pebworth, is a weekly short feature Saturdays at 9:30am looking at local literary and visual arts events…
- WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Audio Archives
Earthwise 6/20/26: O Mother Sun
Producer/Host: Anu Dudley About the host: Rev. Dr. Anu Dudley is an ordained Pagan minister and a retired history professor. She continues to teach classes…
- WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Audio Archives
The Cosmic Curator 6/20/26
About the Host: Tom Yaroschuk is a Vedic Astrologer. His intention is to help people understand their karma and the issues they may confront to cultivate more…
- WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Audio Archives
Democracy Forum 6/19/26: Pillars of Democracy: Nonpartisan Civil Service
Host: Ann Luther, League of Women Voters of Maine Production Assistance: Linda Washburn, Joel Mann Democracy Forum: Participatory Democracy, encouraging…
- WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Audio Archives
Around Town 6/19/26: Local News, Culture and Events
Host/Producer: Amy Browne The Historical Legacy of Juneteenth, Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture Jae Echeverria invites the…
- WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Audio Archives
Justice Radio 6/18/26: Youth Needs in Lewiston, Maine
Host/s: Liv and Swathi Editor: Sarah Johnson Music: Samuel James Justice Radio is a WMPG production. Justice Radio: Tackling the hard questions about our…
- WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Audio Archives
Creative Maine 6/18/26: The Grains in Maine
Producer/host: Adina Salmansohn Other credits: Theme music written and performed by Ariel Chapman. A monthly show exploring Maine‘s culture, art and…
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Around Town 6/18/26: Local News, Culture and Events
Host/Producer: Amy Browne The Maine Outdoor school invites you to join them this afternoon for a celebration of the start of summer The South Trailhead gate…
- WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Audio Archives
World Ocean Radio 6/17/26: How Old is Water?
Host: Peter Neill Producer: Trisha Badger ABOUT THIS EPISODE How old is water? Where on earth is water found? This week we’re discussing how water is…
- WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Audio Archives
Around Town 6/17/26: Local News, Culture and Events
Host/Producer: Amy Browne Summer Solstice by the Sea on Sears Island this weekend — Ashley Megquier from Friends of Sears Island is here to extent an…
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Relationship Rewind 6/16/26: Tell Me Lies
Host: Carrie Clark at NextStep Domestic Violence Project. NextStep 24/7 Helpline: 1(800) 315-5579 Theme Music for the show donated by local musicians…
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Outside the Box 6/16/26: “Yes to Affordable Housing”
Producer/Host: Larry Dansinger About the host: Larry Dansinger (no pronouns) of Bangor came to Maine in 1974 and has been here ever since. Some of Larry’s…
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Around Town 6/16/26: Local News, Culture and Events
Host/Producer: Amy Browne Nearly 100 billionaires and their spouses have donated to Susan Collins’ reelection campaign, according to a new report by Josh…
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Around Town 6/15/26: Local News, Culture and Events
Host/Producer: Amy Browne Maine’s 132nd Legislative Session Wrap-up, from the Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project EqualityMaine’s Annual Awards and PRIDE…
- WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Audio Archives
A Word in Edgewise 6/15/26: A Dozen Evening Primrose, Jan Beatty, & the Magna Carta . . .
Producer/Host: R.W. Estela Hi, I’m RW Estela: Since 1991, I’ve been presenting A Word in Edgewise, WERU’s longest-running short feature, a veritable almanac of…
- WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Audio Archives
Nature Notes: A Maine Naturalist Afield 6/14/26: Seabird Management in a warming Gulf of Maine, Part 3
Host/Producer: Glen Mittelhauser Reflecting on her path into wildlife biology, Linda Welch describes how a love of animals eventually led her to a career…