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You can also find Conversations from the Pointed Firs wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/604b9bf001c16f04412e7410/ae9c13fa-3c2c-4b68-bf93-fbf29d3cd626/Book+Cover.png CONVERSATIONS from the POINTED FIRS - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/604b9bf001c16f04412e7410/1620162737529-O3TZALR58RMMQTL4995M/3-Firs.png CONVERSATIONS from the POINTED FIRS https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/604b9bf001c16f04412e7410/407d37a9-ee6d-4962-869a-9e6d4a126179/Libby-Small.png CONVERSATIONS from the POINTED FIRS Glen Libby & Toni Small Broadcast Date: January 7, 2022 WERU-FM, 89.9 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/604b9bf001c16f04412e7410/1620162616515-U2HYK6E0MFELJM5A8AE4/LISTEN_Audio-graphic.png CONVERSATIONS from the POINTED FIRS Listen to the conversation between Glen Libby, Toni Small and Peter Neill by clicking the icon above. You can also find Conversations from the Pointed Firs wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/604b9bf001c16f04412e7410/4218a870-0032-4e1d-858a-cac4e9cc7ae5/cover-with-award.png CONVERSATIONS from the POINTED FIRS - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/604b9bf001c16f04412e7410/1620162737529-O3TZALR58RMMQTL4995M/3-Firs.png CONVERSATIONS from the POINTED FIRS https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/604b9bf001c16f04412e7410/4b95c0be-a1b5-4a66-ab85-935e46d214e5/Headshot+Paine%2CLincoln+2021.png CONVERSATIONS from the POINTED FIRS Lincoln Paine Broadcast Date: December 3, 2021 WERU-FM, 89.9 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/604b9bf001c16f04412e7410/1620162616515-U2HYK6E0MFELJM5A8AE4/LISTEN_Audio-graphic.png CONVERSATIONS from the POINTED FIRS Listen to the conversation between Lincoln Paine and Peter Neill by clicking the icon above. You can also find Conversations from the Pointed Firs wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/604b9bf001c16f04412e7410/13b77ccd-ade3-436b-90db-9d7da136c202/downeast-maritime-history-maine-cover.jpg CONVERSATIONS from the POINTED FIRS - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/604b9bf001c16f04412e7410/1620162737529-O3TZALR58RMMQTL4995M/3-Firs.png CONVERSATIONS from the POINTED FIRS https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/604b9bf001c16f04412e7410/6e123a19-2df6-4169-b159-bfff48652c0e/Headshot+Packard+2021.jpg CONVERSATIONS from the POINTED FIRS Christopher Packard Broadcast Date: November 5, 2021 WERU-FM, 89.9 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/604b9bf001c16f04412e7410/1620162616515-U2HYK6E0MFELJM5A8AE4/LISTEN_Audio-graphic.png CONVERSATIONS from the POINTED FIRS Listen to the conversation between Chris Packard and Peter Neill by clicking the icon above. You can also find Conversations from the Pointed Firs wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/604b9bf001c16f04412e7410/3174881b-d28f-441b-aa45-2a052bded461/Mythical-Creatures-Cover.jpg CONVERSATIONS from the POINTED FIRS - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/604b9bf001c16f04412e7410/1620162737529-O3TZALR58RMMQTL4995M/3-Firs.png CONVERSATIONS from the POINTED FIRS https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/604b9bf001c16f04412e7410/1633457494645-3WSY4P4YWAR9B5B3SIZ5/Kenny%2CBill-Kathy.JPG CONVERSATIONS from the POINTED FIRS Bill & Kathy Kenny Broadcast Date: October 1, 2021 WERU-FM, 89.9 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/604b9bf001c16f04412e7410/1620162616515-U2HYK6E0MFELJM5A8AE4/LISTEN_Audio-graphic.png CONVERSATIONS from the POINTED FIRS Listen to the conversation between Kathy and Bill Kenny and Peter Neill by clicking the icon above. You can also find Conversations from the Pointed Firs wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/604b9bf001c16f04412e7410/1633457811225-HV3GVPSBN5NCEMQ978KO/Taverns-Tea+Rooms.png CONVERSATIONS from the POINTED FIRS - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/604b9bf001c16f04412e7410/1620162737529-O3TZALR58RMMQTL4995M/3-Firs.png CONVERSATIONS from the POINTED FIRS https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/604b9bf001c16f04412e7410/1632330314110-QLDRRVVQCW6AIIMOIO6M/Headshot-Earl+H+Smith.jpg CONVERSATIONS from the POINTED FIRS Earl H Smith Broadcast Date: September 3, 2021 WERU-FM, 89.9 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/604b9bf001c16f04412e7410/1620162616515-U2HYK6E0MFELJM5A8AE4/LISTEN_Audio-graphic.png CONVERSATIONS from the POINTED FIRS Listen to the conversation between Earl H Smith and Peter Neill by clicking the icon above. You can also find Conversations from the Pointed Firs wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/604b9bf001c16f04412e7410/1633458183284-SLXI6P96JTIVMZ3QUK0Z/Downeast+Genius.jpg CONVERSATIONS from the POINTED FIRS - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/604b9bf001c16f04412e7410/1620162737529-O3TZALR58RMMQTL4995M/3-Firs.png CONVERSATIONS from the POINTED FIRS https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/604b9bf001c16f04412e7410/1628270555580-GV01F6MSNGN1VN671S28/Bok%2C+Gordon.JPG CONVERSATIONS from the POINTED FIRS Gordon Bok Broadcast Date: August 6, 2021 WERU-FM, 89.9 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/604b9bf001c16f04412e7410/1620162616515-U2HYK6E0MFELJM5A8AE4/LISTEN_Audio-graphic.png CONVERSATIONS from the POINTED FIRS Listen to the conversation between Gordon Bok and Peter Neill by clicking the icon above. You can also find Conversations from the Pointed Firs wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/604b9bf001c16f04412e7410/1620162737529-O3TZALR58RMMQTL4995M/3-Firs.png CONVERSATIONS from the POINTED FIRS https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/604b9bf001c16f04412e7410/1625163638061-FHY5VRNW388PGXPQ8VY9/McCall%2C+Rob.jpg CONVERSATIONS from the POINTED FIRS Rob McCall Broadcast Date: July 2, 2021 WERU-FM, 89.9 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/604b9bf001c16f04412e7410/1620162616515-U2HYK6E0MFELJM5A8AE4/LISTEN_Audio-graphic.png CONVERSATIONS from the POINTED FIRS Listen to the conversation by clicking the icon above. 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You can also find Conversations from the Pointed Firs wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/604b9bf001c16f04412e7410/1620162737529-O3TZALR58RMMQTL4995M/3-Firs.png CONVERSATIONS from the POINTED FIRS https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/604b9bf001c16f04412e7410/1620162910903-1831U5DUSMM0JFYP0PDW/Mikhu-Paul.jpg CONVERSATIONS from the POINTED FIRS Mihku Paul Broadcast Date: May 7, 2021 WERU-FM, 89.9 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/604b9bf001c16f04412e7410/1620162616515-U2HYK6E0MFELJM5A8AE4/LISTEN_Audio-graphic.png CONVERSATIONS from the POINTED FIRS - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/604b9bf001c16f04412e7410/1620161530684-JEC7U1BFRWJ905P3X4ZE/pointed-firs-podcast-artwork.jpg CONVERSATIONS from the POINTED FIRS https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/604b9bf001c16f04412e7410/1620162737529-O3TZALR58RMMQTL4995M/3-Firs.png CONVERSATIONS from the POINTED FIRS https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/604b9bf001c16f04412e7410/1620927174899-1E659WMUM29Q6ODAOSY4/3-Firs.png CONVERSATIONS from the POINTED FIRS - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/604b9bf001c16f04412e7410/1620163319635-TYJWFJEL54ZONK0GMAVC/3-Firs.png CONVERSATIONS from the POINTED FIRS https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/604b9bf001c16f04412e7410/1620224488904-RB0QZ0ZWWOW0LTQRVC0R/3-Firs.png CONVERSATIONS from the POINTED FIRS https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/604b9bf001c16f04412e7410/1616780276314-25T4WDC535RT0IZFD2MQ/Maine-fir-coast.jpg CONVERSATIONS from the POINTED FIRS - What is Maine? Who is Maine? What are the stories of those who have lived here from the beginning, that migrated here, and that continue to inhabit this unique place? Close observers, who through words and images strive to capture the details in fiction, history, art and song. Sarah Orne Jewett published her American classic “The Country of the Pointed Firs” in 1896, and it has remained a quiet evocation of the best of Maine. Conversations from the Pointed Firs is a Leete’s Island Books Audio Project. Produced by Trisha Badger. Theme by Casey Neill, Mock Turtle Music. 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