Salt Stories Blog Archive May, 2012

Time for Faith


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Donald Lessard, father to ten, husband, and Biddeford native, has dedicated his life to helping the less fortunate and sharing his message of faith. Produced by Alexander Kreher and Amy Miller from the Salt Institute for Documentary Studies.

 

A Golden Life


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A day in the life of a waitress at the Golden Rooster on Main St. in Saco, Maine. Produced by Jessica Pierce and Ryan Noyes from the Salt Institute for Documentary Studies.

 

Saco's Soulmates


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Red and Lorraine Soucy were born on the same block and fell in love as teenagers in Saco. Separated only by World War II, the two soul mates have been married for the past 66 years. Produced by Robert H. Smith and G. Ligaiya Romero from the Salt Institute for Documentary Studies.

 

I Like It Here


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A day in the life of Brendon Shea. No matter where he goes, he always comes home to Biddeford, ME. Produced by Masumi Hayashi-Smith and Luke Streckfuss from the Salt Institute for Documentary Studies.

 

Freda's Table


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Barbara McAllister comes from a family of Greek immigrants in Saco, Maine and has found a way to spend her Saturdays doing something that both connects her to the people in her community and honors her rich family history. Produced by Ellen Sherwood and Laura Candler from the Salt Institute for Documentary Studies.

 

Picturing Tudie


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A Vietnam veteran in Biddeford finds that caring for his terminally ill wife is the best cure for coping with his own PTSD. Produced by Michelle Gerster and Sydney Leonard from the Salt Institute for Documentary Studies.