Maine Calling

The life skills that young people need to navigate adulthood, and how they can learn them

The latest on candidates running for Governor, U.S. House & Senate, and the issues being considered by the Maine Legislature

What is causing a rise in behavioral issues among students, and what approaches help educators and parents address them?

With measles resurfacing, including in Maine, we learn about infectious diseases of concern, and what to do to prevent and treat them

The latest on ICE activity in Maine since the surge in immigration enforcement in January, and what has happened to those who were detained

The history and contributions of Irish Americans living in Maine, and how they preserve and celebrate their heritage today

The prevalence of threats and violence toward public servants in the current political climate, and what's being done to address it

The rich tradition of Kid Lit in Maine, and new books by Maine authors and illustrators, from picture books to young adult novels

Maine entrepreneurs and beverage businesses are coming up with new drink products—learn what resources are available for beverage innovation

What to know about weight-loss drugs, including risks, benefits and costs

Many people in Maine face challenges making ends meet, even when they have a job, and some programs aim to help

What was life like for women in Maine around the time of the American Revolution, and who were some of the influential women of that era?

More people are needed to go into the trades in Maine—and more women are entering these fields

What to know about causes, effects and support for those with Traumatic Brain Injury

How does the process of giving and receiving organs work, and what to know about organ transplants

Does the passage of time move at different paces at different periods in our life? How do humans perceive time?

Birding advice for the season, tips for photographing birds, and the newly completed Maine Bird Atlas

The latest research on alcohol and health impacts, from heart disease to cancer—and how to interpret new federal guidelines on alcohol consumption

We re-air our conversation with the new director of the Maine Turnpike Authority about safety issues and changes in store