In this episode, I speak with Hanneke Cassel who is returning to Peaks Island for the Long Winter's Night Concert Series with Keith Murphy. Hanneke talks about what you can expect to hear at the concert, how she got into fiddle music, and how people looking to add playing an instrument into their lives can get started. With a career spanning over t…

In this conversation, Rick shares where his passion for music comes from, what it's been like to make 100 episodes, and some tips for folks who may dream about doing a show but are nervous to try. Congrats on 100 episodes, Rick, and here's to many more! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/peaksislandradio/support…

Chris Marot moderates A Conversation with Steve Mohr, Margaret Mills, and others involved in the Island Environmental, Cultural, and Issues Assessment. Hear the entire conversation, recorded at the Peaks Island Library, regarding the key findings of the Assessment, the results of the Island survey, and how to take action on the recommendations. ---…

Today I’m pleased to be joined by Evie Ladin, world-class banjo player and musician. Evie’s coming to Peaks on March 29th as part of the Long Winter’s Night Concert Series at the New Brackett Church at 7pm. In this interview, we talk about Evie’s roots in music and movement and what folks can expect to hear at her performance. For details about Evi…

I had an absolutely delightful conversation with Danielle Madore and Sage Hayes discussing the Spring Hop dance at New Brackett Church. The dance will benefit the arts community on Peaks. We also looked at some big picture ways to strengthen community on Peaks Island. If you want to join the conversation, reach out to me at chris@peaksislandradio.c…

I'm so happy to share this conversation with Seamus Egan and Ellen Mahoney with you. This episode is filled with great moments about how music impacts the biggest and smallest events in our lives, how music can bring us together in community, and express our most personal feelings. If you like what you hear, Seamus Egan will be at the New Brackett …

In this conversation, we explore the history of the Ladies Ball, and what to look forward to for the 2023 event happening December 3rd at Jones Landing. Thanks to Danielle and Rose Ann for making the time to discuss this wonderful island tradition! If you want to donate to breast cancer research through the Ladies’ Ball, please click here: https://…

Casey Murray, Molly Tucker, and Eloise and Co are performing on Friday, October 27th for the Long Winter's Night Concert Series at the New Brackett Church on Peaks Island. In this conversation, Casey tells us about the terrific music they'll bring to the island, growing up with the Suzuki Method, and more. For more information about Casey and Molly…

Peaks Island presents the Trunk Show at the Playhouse at the Lions Club, Thursday August 17, 2023 at 6:30 pm. Admission is free and donations to the Lions Club Scholarship Fund are strongly encouraged. In this episode, you'll hear from the writers, cast, and crew of the Trunk Show talking about Peaks history and the making of this show. --- Support…

South Portland-based potter Becky Wright debuts a clay sculpture exhibit at the Crow's Nest July 28th. She talks with me about career transitions, embracing creative entrepreneurship, and what it takes to make dreams a reality. You can find out more at beckypottery.com. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/peaksislandra…

Patty MacRae will be at the Crow’s Nest from July 5th through 12th sharing wisdom, teaching yoga, and introducing ancient healing traditions and texts to the island. We spoke about her journey with yoga and holistic health and what it could mean in your life.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/peaksislandradio/support…

Tom Faux joins me to talk about the Faux Fiestas Family Band performance at the Fifth Maine on July 7, 2023 from 7-8:30 PM. The show is part of the Peaks Island House Concert Summer Series and supports the Fifth Maine Museum. Admission by donation of $20. In this fascinating conversation, Tom talks about music's ancient ties to humanity and the dee…

I had a really great time talking with Heather and learning about her craft. Heather discusses her longtime passion for photography and her upcoming exhibit at the Crow’s Nest opening Friday June 16th. For more info: https://www.heatherwasklewiczphotography.com/news-blog/2023/6/8/love-lowers-the-sky and @hboody on Instagram. For more info about the…

Katie McNally speaks with me about her latest band, the Pine Tree Flyers, a New England contradance band, in preparation for their upcoming performance as part of the Tiny Porch Summer Concert Series. The Pine Tree Flyers perform June 2, 2023 from 6:30-8:00 pm at the Tiny Porch Stage, 726 Seashore Ave. For more information on the band, visit https:…

SpringTide will be performing at New Brackett Church, 7:00 pm on Friday, May 12, 2023 to kick off the Peaks Island House Concert Summer Concert Series. I spoke with trio member Elsie Gawler about her history with traditional music and what to look forward to at this week's concert. For more information about SpringTide, visit elsieandethan.com --- …

Sarah Cuetara hosts the second annual Peaks Island Poetry Night, held April 8, 2023 in this week's episode. For more local stories, conversations and event rebroadcasts, please visit peaksislandradio.com or search for Peaks Island Radio in your podcast app of choice. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/peaksislandradio…

This is a report from 'Good Trouble' on Saturday March 25th as Peaks Islanders commemorated the 58th anniversary of the end of the 1965 Selma to Montgomery March for Voting Rights and to protest the treatment and killing of civil rights activists. Islander Nicole D'Entremont participated in the '65 March and presented on her experience of the movem…

About 100 people turned out to celebrate Emergence on Saturday night at New Brackett Church. When Judy Fitch first solicited volunteers for a women's portrait project she thought maybe five friends would join her. 26 women responded and touched off a winter of inspiration and connection among island women of all backgrounds and artistic abilities. …

Judy Fitch talks with me about the portrait project she launched this winter with approximately 30 women living on Peaks Island. The goal: Get people together after three years of isolation and masking to celebrate community and connection by partnering with other island women to make portraits of one another and see each other through their eyes. …

The Oldhat String Band, led by Steve and Whitney Roy, plays at the Long Winter's Night Concert Series February 17th at 7:00 pm at the New Brackett Church. Steve and Whitney discuss their passion for old time, bluegrass, and many other kinds of music, recording their first album, and what's in store for Friday's concert. --- Support this podcast: ht…

I recently learned that Sarah Goodman Cuetara, who many know as a Peaks Islander, has been diligently working on a new independent publishing company called Wheeling Tern Books. Wheeling Tern Books is a collaborative approach to publishing born of a pandemic-area project and close friendships between fellow creators. Please listen for all the detai…

This podcast features stories and interviews about Peaks Island People and events. It’s part of our 24 hour, seven day a week station which you can find at peaksislandradio.com. In this episode, I’m pleased to be joined by Chris Moore, a folk and Americana musician from Gorham, who lived on Peaks for a time before moving to Nashville. In Nashville,…

Long-time business partners and artists Danielle Madore and Carrie Anne Kay Vinette are opening two exhibits as 2022 comes to a close. Carrie's opens November 4, 2022 at the Crow's Nest, located at 153 Island Ave, Peaks Island and Danielle's follows in December. In this story, Carrie and Danielle discuss their artistic backgrounds, the genesis of t…

Thoughts and sounds from Sacred and Profane 2022. Trying out some shorter, newsier segments - let me know what you think!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/peaksislandradio/supportPeaks Island Radio

This is a different take on my pre-concert interviews. I've composed a story out of a conversation I had with Ellery Klein, the fiddler for Fodhla, who's performing on Peaks on October 14th at 7:00 pm at the New Brackett Church. I'll guide you through our conversation that starts with the birth of her interest in violin, the path she took to a care…

Islander Leah Day talks with me about her new book, Changing Gears, a memoir about parenting and a cross-country bike trip with her son. We discuss the trip, the longer journey of parenting, and her new venture as a bike shop entrepreneur. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/peaksislandradio/support…

Jo Israelson and Steve Devoney debut a new program dedicated to revisiting the news on Peaks Island from the last century through stories from the Casco Bay Breeze, a newspaper from the early 20th century. They scour the paper for interesting historical pieces to share with you and let you know what life was like on the island a hundred years ago. …

Winifred Horan comes to Peaks Island June 17th at 8pm with her new venture, the Winifred Horan Quartet. She's a founding member of the Irish group Solas and a lifelong musician. Horan also teaches at the New England Conservatory of Music. In this conversation, we talk about her musical roots, her deep appreciation for her dad's role in her musical …

I’m pleased to be joined by Carl Dimow, a renowned Maine musician and instructor (carldimow.com). Carl tells us about his band Choro Louco (facebook.com/chorolouco) who is performing at the New Brackett Church on May 13th at 7pm, the final show in the Long Winter’s Night Concert Series brought to you by the Peaks House Concert Series, New Brackett …

As you probably know, Peaks Island Radio is working with the Tiny Porch Concert Series and New Brackett Church to make excellent, live music available to Peaks Islanders. This week, April 8th at 7pm, the Long Winter's Night Concert Series features Corner House. Two members of the band, Ethan Setiawan and Louise Bichan, joined me to talk about what …

Thanks to Joe K Walsh for this nice conversation ahead of his Long Winter’s Night Concert on Peaks Island, January 14th from 7-8:15 pm at the New Brackett Church. If you’re interested in attending, and you’re listening to this before the show, please note that masks and proof of vaccination are required and there’s a suggested donation of $20 for a…

Chris and Bridget talk with Faith York about the newly unveiled Peaks Island Community Collaborative - an organization promoting enhanced communication, strengthening local ties, and creating partnerships between island organizations. For more info: PICommunityCollaborative@gmail.com, Facebook.com/picommunitycollaborative Support the show (https://…

If you like crime dramas and you like stories set in Maine, our guest today has written the perfect book for you. It’s called The Damage, and it’s written by Caitlin Wahrer. Caitlin lives in Southern Maine, she’s a former lawyer, an author, and also a friend. The Damage is her first novel and it’s published by Penguin Random House. It’s available a…

Portland holds City Charter Commission elections on Tuesday June 8, 2021. Voting takes place in the Community Center from 6:45 am until 8:00 pm. I spoke with Peter McLaughlin of the Peaks Island Council about what the issues are in this seemingly run-of-the-mill process. As it turns out - quite a lot. From whether to strengthen the mayor's role to …

This week, Chris talks with Steve Bushey, Peaks Islander and co-owner of Map Adventures (mapadventures.com) about his life in cartography, Peaks Island trails, island forest history, and more. Stay tuned for Trail Talks in 5-10 minute episodes throughout the day on Peaks Island Radio.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show…

Catch up on what's happening on Peaks and in Portland with a quick rundown of this week's events. Plus, I share details on a revamped Weekend Breakfast program helping you get to know your neighbors on the island and in Portland as we explore topics and issues that matter for island living. Join me for 'Weekend Breakfast' Sundays at 8:00 a.m. on ai…

The island's own Heather Murdoch Curry and Jo Israelson wrote a play about Peaks Island in the 1920s including the Gem Theatre, lots of island history, and the story of two sisters trying to follow their dreams. The first 20 minutes is a narrated conversation with the writers and two members of the cast and crew about what went into producing this …

Dan Cuetera and Sarah Goodman Cuetera join me to discuss their band, the Hedgehogs (Hedgehouse when they're on island), their musical history, and what's in store at their porch concert this weekend. Listen to the interview and then head on down to for some fun, danceable music at 97 Brackett Ave on August 15th from 4-5:30 pm in benefit of the Peak…

This week's episode features details about Maine's primary elections, the City's new "land side" project for Peaks, a planning board meeting dealing with a redrafted Land Use Code, and municipal office nominations. Subscribe in your favorite podcast app for free and get automatic updates each week, or subscribe to our email list and get an email wi…

As Peaks Island Radio turns 1 year old, I am pleased to speak with Faith York about the island's TWENTY YEAR tradition of PeaksFest. We talk about PeaksFest's origins and what to expect for PeaksFest 2020 from June 19-21. For more information, check out peaksfest.wordpress.com. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/peaks…

Jim Lausier's April 29, 2020 talk on Peaks Island Radio, sponsored by the Friends of the Peaks Island Library. Jim covers a range of topics specific to Peaks and took listener questions as well. Any gardener will find some valuable tips and inspiration here! Please note that the live conversation was one hour. For technical reasons, the first 20 mi…

In this episode, four community events you won't want to miss and the Marot Memo on the joys of outside boat rides. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/peaksislandradio/supportPeaks Island Radio

In this week's episode, there are three events in our community calendar, and I discuss this week's presidential primary. I don't endorse a candidate, but I do endorse a way of thinking about our role in parties in this week's Marot Memo. Like the podcast? Please consider subscribing to help us sustain our online podcast and stream! Click below to …

Here’s this week’s rundown of events happening on the island. For more, listen on AM 1700 or peaksislandradio.com.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/peaksislandradio/supportPeaks Island Radio

Here’s this week’s rundown of events on Peaks, plus my ode to the VCR in this week’s commentary.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/peaksislandradio/supportPeaks Island Radio

This week marks the beginning of a monthly conversation with Belinda Ray about city council issues and priorities with a particular focus on issues relevant to Peaks Islanders. This week, we discuss the City Council's Priority setting session that focuses all committees on top priorities that include housing, public transit, and easing the tax burd…

This week, Cheryl and Hadley stop by to discuss Trivia Night at the Legion, how they got into trivia, and what you can expect if you stop by for trivia night, Thursday at 6pm at the Legion Hall.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/peaksislandradio/supportPeaks Island Radio

Mira Ptacin joins me in the studio to talk about her book The In Betweens - a book about the Spiritualist community at Camp Etna outside of Bangor. Our discussion ranges from the paranormal, to faith, to neuroscience. Want to be part of the show? Share your ideas or your favorite weekend breakfast foods by emailing me at chris@peaksislandradio.com,…

This is a talk from this spring when Perry Sutherland appeared at the Peaks Island Library to discuss gardening on Peaks. His presentation includes helpful tips, entertaining stories, and responses to listener's specific gardening questions. Truly a "gardener for all seasons" Perry gives you growing tips and suggestions on what to do with your boun…

Aruan Ortiz has been coming out to Peaks Island to visit family for twelve years - somehow managing to fly under the radar despite being an internationally accomplished pianist and composer. He stopped by Peaks Island Radio to talk about his life's work and shared some of his music with us. If you want to learn more about Aruan or purchase some of …