Chronicle - MSBR/ Maine

DateJuly 16 1990

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AbstractChronicle; MSBR Maine; Upper St. John Valley; black screen breaks with some audio interruptions; French Acadia and the St. John River Valley; clean living and quiet countryside; Peter Mehegan provides the historical context for the area; local residents talk about the way of life and hopes for the future; singing and family gatherings around a meal are described as regular activities; some of the local language can be heard; life and history in St. Agatha is given some attention; Ouellette, Bouchard, and Manon are frequently-heard last names; the importance of faith and religion in the area are noted; culture clash is concerned part of the life in the area; the development of an Acadian cultural center is mentioned; the Bouchard family reunion is featured; the delights of ployes are noted; lottery number; upcoming report on John McIntyre;

OtherIn the studio Mary Richarson, Peter Mehegan, Gonca Sonmez-Poole, Dick Puttkamer, Judi Guild, Bob Hakkila, Kathy McKenna, Alan Pratt, Curt Reichenbach, Susan Sloane, Chris Stirling, Mark Mills, Paul La Camera;