The most recent programs for the Maine Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=1234 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Sun, 07 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Sun, 26 May 2013 00:46:04 GMT Programs shown during the Augusta LCV Weekend on American History TV: The Evictions of Malaga Island, Maine 308505-1 Old Fort Western 308509-1 Edwards Dam 308508-1 The Penobscot Expedition and Artifacts from the Defense 308506-1 Civil War Documents at the Maine State Archives 308514-1 Supreme Court Justice Melville Fuller 308517-1 Willie Horton 308551-1 The Blaine House: Maine's Governor's Mansion 308507-1 Maine's First Lady Ann LePage 308519-1 The Maine State House 308516-1 C-SPAN's Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) made a stop in their "2012 LCV Cities Tour" in Augusta, Maine, on September 10-13 to feature the history and literary life of the community. Working with the Time Warner Cable local affiliate, they visited literary and historic sites where local historians, authors, and civic leaders were interviewed. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308591-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308591-1 Sun, 07 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Candidates for Maine's Senate seat Cynthia Dill (D), Angus King (I), Charles Summers (R), Steve Woods (I), Danny Dalton (I), and Andrew Ian Dodge (I) debated various campaign issues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309161-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309161-1 Sun, 07 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT The six candidates for Maine's Senate seat debated various campaign issues. Courtesy of WMTW-TV. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309097-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309097-1 Sun, 07 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Archaeologists uncovered artifacts on Malaga Island, Maine after its mixed-race inhabitants were ordered to leave in 1912. Marylyn Darling Voter, a descendant whose family was evicted, spoke about life on the island. C-SPAN's Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) made a stop in their "2012 LCV Cities Tour" in Augusta, Maine, on September 10-13 to feature the history and literary life of the community. Working with the Time Warner Cable local affiliate, they visited literary and historic sites where local historians, authors, and civic leaders were interviewed. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308505-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308505-1 Sun, 07 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Dan Fournier talked about the history of the Maine State House and some of the stories related to governors throughout the state's history. C-SPAN's Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) made a stop in their "2012 LCV Cities Tour" in Augusta, Maine, on September 10-13 to feature the history and literary life of the community. Working with the Time Warner Cable local affiliate, they visited literary and historic sites where local historians, authors, and civic leaders were interviewed. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308516-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308516-1 Sun, 07 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Maine's First Lady Ann LePage talked about life inside the Blaine House, the Maine governor's mansion, and her experience as the first lady of Maine. C-SPAN's Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) made a stop in their "2012 LCV Cities Tour" in Augusta, Maine, on September 10-13 to feature the history and literary life of the community. Working with the Time Warner Cable local affiliate, they visited literary and historic sites where local historians, authors, and civic leaders were interviewed. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308519-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308519-1 Sun, 07 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Maine State Historian Earle Shettleworth talked about Maine's governor's mansion and its namesake James G. Blaine, an American political figure during the mid to late 19th century. C-SPAN's Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) made a stop in their "2012 LCV Cities Tour" in Augusta, Maine, on September 10-13 to feature the history and literary life of the community. Working with the Time Warner Cable local affiliate, they visited literary and historic sites where local historians, authors, and civic leaders were interviewed. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308507-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308507-1 Sun, 07 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT David Cheever spoke about the Civil War and its impact on the State of Maine. He focused on Civil War documents and primary source materials found in military records housed at the archives. C-SPAN's Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) made a stop in their "2012 LCV Cities Tour" in Augusta, Maine, on September 10-13 to feature the history and literary life of the community. Working with the Time Warner Cable local affiliate, they visited literary and historic sites where local historians, authors, and civic leaders were interviewed. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308514-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308514-1 Sun, 07 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Maine State Museum officials talked about artifacts removed from the underwater wreckage of the [Defense], a small American privateer ship that took part in the Penobscot Expedition in 1779. The expedition was considered the worst U.S. naval defeat until Pearl Harbor. C-SPAN's Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) made a stop in their "2012 LCV Cities Tour" in Augusta, Maine, on September 10-13 to feature the history and literary life of the community. Working with the Time Warner Cable local affiliate, they visited literary and historic sites where local historians, authors, and civic leaders were interviewed. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308506-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308506-1 Sun, 07 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Augusta, Maine's Mayor Bill Stokes talked about the economics of Maine's capital city. C-SPAN's Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) made a stop in their "2012 LCV Cities Tour" in Augusta, Maine, on September 10-13 to feature the history and literary life of the community. Working with the Time Warner Cable local affiliate, they visited literary and historic sites where local historians, authors, and civic leaders were interviewed. The history segments air on American History TV (AHTV) on C-SPAN3 and the literary events/non-fiction author segments air on BookTV on C-SPAN2. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308626-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308626-1 Sun, 07 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Pete Didisheim spoke about the history of Maine's Edwards Dam, and the U.S. government's role in the removal of the dam in Augusta in 1999. Built in 1837, its elimination led the way for other dam removals across the country. C-SPAN's Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) made a stop in their "2012 LCV Cities Tour" in Augusta, Maine, on September 10-13 to feature the history and literary life of the community. Working with the Time Warner Cable local affiliate, they visited literary and historic sites where local historians, authors, and civic leaders were interviewed. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308508-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308508-1 Sun, 07 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Peggy O'Kane talked about the Maine State Library Special Collections, including their 1st edition copy of the [Book of Mormon] published in 1830, the diaries of midwife Martha Ballard, [Comfort] Magazine, and the collection of pictures and writings from Myron Avery, creator of the Appalachian Trail. C-SPAN's Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) made a stop in their "2012 LCV Cities Tour" in Augusta, Maine, on September 10-13 to feature the history and literary life of the community. Working with the Time Warner Cable local affiliate, they visited literary and historic sites where local historians, authors, and civic leaders were interviewed. The history segments air on American History TV (AHTV) on C-SPAN3 and the literary events/non-fiction author segments air on BookTV on C-SPAN2. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308556-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308556-1 Sun, 07 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Historic Interpreter Roger Collins spoke about Fort Western in Maine, its role as a Colonial defensive structure, and its role in the growth of the city of Augusta, Maine. C-SPAN's Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) made a stop in their "2012 LCV Cities Tour" in Augusta, Maine, on September 10-13 to feature the history and literary life of the community. Working with the Time Warner Cable local affiliate, they visited literary and historic sites where local historians, authors, and civic leaders were interviewed. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308509-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308509-1 Sun, 07 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT These are the programs shown during the Augusta LCV Weekend on Book TV: Harriet Beecher Stowe and Uncle Tom's Cabin 308554-1 Settlement of Augusta 308618-2 Augusta Literary Scene 308562-1 [The Virgin Warrior] 308561-1 General Oliver Otis Howard 308557-1 [Lincoln's Forgotten Ally] 308560-1 [August Gale] 308559-1 Scheck 308618-7 [Hitler's African Victims] 308555-1 Former U.S. Senator George J. Mitchell 308558-1 Maine State Library Special Collections 308556-1 C-SPAN's Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) made a stop in their "2012 LCV Cities Tour" in Augusta, Maine, on September 10-13 to feature the history and literary life of the community. Working with the Time Warner Cable local affiliate, they visited literary and historic sites where local historians, authors, and civic leaders were interviewed. The history segments air on American History TV (AHTV) on C-SPAN3 and the literary events/non-fiction author segments air on BookTV on C-SPAN2. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308592-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308592-1 Sun, 07 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Governor Paul LePage (R) gave his first state of the state address to legislators in the Maine State House. He called on them to "act quickly" on his budget proposal for the department of Health and Human Services. Her said the estimated $221 million budget shortfall was created by "overly generous" welfare programs that the state cannot afford. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304198-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304198-1 Sun, 07 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Paul LePage was sworn in as the 74th governor of Maine. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297340-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297340-1 Sun, 07 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Governor Baldacci gave the annual state of the state address in the state legislature. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291693-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291693-1 Sun, 07 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Susan Young, participating by phone, talked about how the politics of health care are playing out in Maine and local reaction to Senator Olympia Snowe's vote. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290310-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290310-6 Sun, 07 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for viewer comments. Susan Young, participating by phone, talked about how the politics of health care are playing out in Maine and local reaction to Senator Olympia Snowe's vote. At the end of the program. C-SPAN Radio's Bobbi Jackson read the discussion topics on the Sunday morning talk shows. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290310-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290310-4 Sun, 07 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Susan Collins (R) and Tom Allen (D) debated during the Maine Senate race. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281915-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281915-1 Sun, 07 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for comments on the "Clinton-Obama Debate" on CNN the previous evening. Various video clips of the debate were shown. Mark Ellis reported by telephone from Chicago on Maine's 3-day Republican caucuses to be held over the weekend. The caucuses were starting that day, but Mr. Ellis was stranded in Chicago by the weather. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202921-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202921-1 Sun, 07 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Governor Baldacci took the oath of office and gave an inaugural address at the Augusta Civic Center. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196003-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196003-1 Sun, 07 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Candidates participated in a debate before a live audience in their campaign for governor. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195213-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195213-1 Sun, 07 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Participating from Colorado, Jennie Bowser provided an overview of the role and history of ballot initiatives as well as those on the ballot in the November elections. She provided background in initiatives dealing with gay rights, medical malpractice and measure that affect business. Ms. Bowser also responded to questions and comments from viewers. Participating by telephone from Maine, Tim Russell and Ted O'Meara spoke about Question 1 on the Ballot. It asks residents of Maine if they want to reject a law passed by the State legislature that would extend civil rights protections to all people regardless of sexual orientation. Mr. Russell participated from Augusta, while Mr. O'Meara telephoned from Portland. Participating by telephone from California, Mindy Spatt and Stan Pellissier spoke about Proposition 80. If approved, it would impose new regulations on the electric service providers in California. Ms. Spratt participated from San Francisco, while Mr. Pellissier telephoned from Sacramento. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189433-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189433-4 Sun, 07 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Participating by videoconference, Mr. Mercurio discussed gubernatorial campaigns in Maine, House of Representative campaign in California's 48th district, and other congressional campaigns across the nation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189138-8 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189138-8 Sun, 07 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT The 2005 Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission held a regional hearing on additions to the list of possible closures and realignments of defense bases. Elected officials and community representatives testified about the impact of closing or realigning military installations in Maine. An installation under consideration was Naval Air Station in Brunswick. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188204-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188204-3 Sun, 07 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT The 2005 Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission held a regional hearing on the list of possible closures and realignments of defense bases. Elected officials and community representatives testified about the impact of closing or realigning military installations in Maine. The installations under consideration were Naval Air Station Brunswick and Defense Finance and Accounting Service Limestone. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187451-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187451-5 Sun, 07 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT In his annual state of the state address, Governor Baldacci spoke to the state legislature about the state of the economy, education, health care, and other issues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185002-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185002-1 Sun, 07 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Candidates for the House of Representatives in Maine's Second Congressional District took part in a debate. The candidates responded to questions about a number of domestic and foreign policy issues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183990-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183990-1 Sun, 07 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Todd spoke about the latest state-by-state polling information, a controversy over allegedly altered Florida voter registrations, and efforts by Democrats to ensure college students in Maine have access to polling places in November. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183728-8 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183728-8 Sun, 07 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for audience comments. Mr. Russell talked via telephone from Portland, Maine, about the Maine caucuses, the actions of Democratic presidential candidates, and Maine politics. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/180476-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/180476-1 Sun, 07 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Governor Baldacci delivered his first state of the state address to the Maine state legislature. Topics included the improved state economy, education, taxes, the December floods, and forest conservation projects. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/180071-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/180071-1 Sun, 07 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Guests talked about legislation in the State of Maine making prescription drugs available to seniors at discounted rates and legal challenges to the legislation. They also responded to viewer comments and questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/174719-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/174719-2 Sun, 07 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT The inaugural ceremonies included the swearing-in, a proclamation by Secretary Gwadosky, and the inaugural address. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/174532-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/174532-1 Sun, 07 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Before an audience, the candidates debated many issues, including Iraq, the Middle East peace process, health care, prescription drugs, the economy, taxes, jobs, corporate accountability, commercial fishing, the war on terrorism, and education. Ms. Cariddi moderated the debate. The candidates responded to questions from Ms. Cariddi, Ms. Renner, and the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173354-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173354-1 Sun, 07 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Greenlaw spoke about her book, [The Lobster Chronicles: Life on a Very Small Island], published by Hyperion. Sebastian Junger wrote about her experiences as a swordboat captain in his book, [The Perfect Storm], and an actress portrayed her in the subsequent film. [The Hungry Ocean: A Swordboat Captain's Journey] is her own account of that lifestyle. After 17 years at sea, she returned home to an island off the Maine coast with a population of 70 year-round residents, 30 of whom were her relatives. [The Lobster Chronicles] is about her experiences there. She moved back in with her parents and became a professional lobsterman, and she had hopes of finding a husband and having children. But all did not go as planned. She had difficulty catching the lobsters, and she failed to run across any eligible bachelors. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172089-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172089-1 Sun, 07 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT In his annual state of the state address, Governor King spoke about a variety of issues including the state of the economy, infrastructure improvement programs, education and health care. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/168371-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/168371-1 Sun, 07 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Governor King, the only governor unaffiliated to a party, is serving his last term due to term limits. He talked about the accomplishments of his administration and his goals and agenda for the coming year. He focused on the economy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/162368-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/162368-1 Sun, 07 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Governor King delivered the State of the State Address to the State Legislature. He talked about the accomplishments of the past year and his plans for the coming year. Specifically he talked about crime, education and the budget. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/155344-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/155344-1 Sun, 07 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Among other issues Governor King talked about Maine's education standards in comparison to the rest of the world, encouraging parents to be involved with their children's education, and the need to encourage college attendance by high school students. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/119865-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/119865-1 Sun, 07 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT The candidates debated about various issues and asked questions of each other. They also took questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/113542-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/113542-1 Sun, 07 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Governor King addressed the Maine legislature and outlined his agenda for the year. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/100397-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/100397-1 Sun, 07 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Republican and Democratic candidates, in addition to two independent candidates debated state and national issues. They took questions from two reporters and made closing statements. They are running for the seat left open by Senator Cohen's retirement after three terms. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/76402-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/76402-1 Sun, 07 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Four candidates debated state and national issues in the campaign for retiring Senator Bill Cohen's Senate seat. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/76134-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/76134-1 Sun, 07 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Republican and Democratic candidates, in addition to two independent candidates debated state and national issues. They took questions from two reporters and the audience. They are running for the seat left open by Senator Cohen's retirement after three terms. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/75674-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/75674-1 Sun, 07 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Governor King addressed the state legislature on the accomplishments of his first term and his plans for the future. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/69783-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/69783-1 Sun, 07 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Governor McKernan conducted a tour of Blaine House, the official governor's mansion of Maine. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/66982-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/66982-1 Sun, 07 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Governor King talked with the School Bus crew about education issues in Maine. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/66980-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/66980-1 Sun, 07 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Governor King spoke about his agenda for his administration, including limiting government size and regulations. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/62667-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/62667-1 Sun, 07 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT The two candidates met to debate various campaign issues, including taxes and the economy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/61276-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/61276-1 Sun, 07 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT