Coastal Conversations 2/26/16

Producer/Host: Natalie Springuel
Studio Engineer: Amy Browne

Issue: Maine coastal and ocean issues

Program Topic: Experience Maritime Maine

Key Discussion Points:
What is the Experience Maritime Maine initiative?
Why is Maine’s Maritime Heritage so important to our coastal communities?
How boat building, windjammer cruises, museums, film archives, and an upcoming maritime film festival all contribute to the preservation of Maine’s Maritime Heritage
What is the role of tourism is protecting and promoting Maine’s maritime heritage?

Guests:
Kathy Goldner of Penobscot Marine Museum
Meg Maiden of Maine Windjammers Association
Brook Minner of Northeast Historic Films
Rich Hilsinger of Wooden Boat School