Husson University Women's Basketball Coach Kissy Walker recounts her life in basketball. From being a star point guard at Cony High School to the University of Maine to a coaching career that has generated countless memories and now over 500 wins, Kissy Walker has done it all.  In this podcast she tells some of those stories plus talks about her coaching philosophy.  

Episode 115 - Kissy Walker

The Maine Show Podcast was launched in August 2015.  The goal of the show is to share the stories behind the people, events, and ideas driving the state of Maine forward.  For hundreds of years Mainers have come together around campfires, fishing holes, wood stoves, and kitchen tables to tell stories.  At its purest form, that is what The Maine Show is all about.  New episodes are launched each Tuesday morning at 7:00 am EST.

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In this episode of the Maine Show Podcast, we are talking with Sean Sullivan, Executive Director of the Maine Brewers Guild, about why the Maine craft beer scene is so vibrant.  And just why are there so many breweries in Maine?  Plus, what comes next.  Can a state of relatively modest size support all of these breweries?   This podcast is a companion piece to an article by host Ben Sprague on the same topic on Substack.  Visit: bensprague.substack.com to read this article and others.  

Episode 130 - Why Are There So Many Breweries in Maine?

Susan and John Burgess, farmers in Newport who grow, among other things, Christmas trees, talk about their lives in farming, what has changed over time, and what the year is like for people in the Christmas industry.  

Episode 129 - Susan and John Burgess

Earl Villanueva shares his story of moving to Maine with his wife and working remotely for one of the top companies in the world all from his home in Veazie.  Earl works for AWS, a subsidiary of Amazon, helping to pioneer their 5G and cloud computing services.  He shares his ideas and suggestions on how Maine can attract more people to live here and enjoy life in the anticipated post-COVID world of working remotely.  

Episode 128 - Earl Villanueva

Dennis Markatos-Soriano and Kristine Keeney share the story of the East Coast Greenway, a collection of trails, paths, roads, and connectors linking Calais, Maine to Key West, Florida.  With a particular focus on Maine, this episode covers the history and mission of the organization, current efforts underway, and how you can get involved.  Visit www.greenway.org for more information.  

Episode 127 - The East Coast Greenway

Josh Bridges talks about growing up in Downeast Maine, making his way to Bangor, and working as a mental health professional with a particular interest in Alzheimers and dementia issues.  

Episode 115 - Kissy Walker

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