MPBN Specials RSS feed for WCBB programming.http://video.mpbn.neten-ushttp://video.mpbn.netThu, 20 Jun 2013 00:26:04 -0400Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:26:04 -0400http://video.mpbn.net/video/2361696365/The MPBN Super Thursday One-Day Drive is April 11, 2013. That’s it! With your support, there will be just one day off fundraising instead of the usual seven. Please call 1-800-866-1475 or visit mpbn.net on Thursday, April 11, and make a pledge to support the MPBN programs you enjoy. Thank you!http://video.mpbn.net/video/2361696365/03/27/2013The MPBN Super Thursday One-Day Drive is April 11, 2013.eNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsMediaMediaCliphttp://video.mpbn.net/video/2224259656/The 2012 Maine State Spelling Bee features the top 15 grade school students who advanced to this competition by winning a county spelling bee. Spencer Dunn, Ben Philbrook, Nat Jordan, Kayla Legrand, Brandon Aponte, Ariana Cousins, Danielle Weaver, Michaela Sprague, Dustin Henderson, Alexa Eaton, Eric Trask, Clara Mcgurren, Amanda O’Brien, Bryce Morales are the 2012 contestants.http://video.mpbn.net/video/2224259656/04/18/20122012 Maine State Spelling Bee competition features Maine's top 15 grade school spellerseNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsEducationEducationEpisodehttp://video.mpbn.net/video/2170737029/MPBN has teamed up with the Maine Community Foundation and the Good Shepherd Food Bank to help fight hunger in Maine. In this three part interview, Meredith Jones of the MCF discusses philanthropy, the partnership and the power that comes from people banding together.http://video.mpbn.net/video/2170737029/11/25/2011Meredith Jones of the Maine Community Foundation discusses MPBN's Feed A Family CampaignnrSegmenthttp://video.mpbn.net/video/1602244119/Meredith Jones of the Maine Community Foundation talks about the unique opportunity MPBN members have to not only support MPBN but to help feed needy families in Maine. During the October MPBN radio pledge campaign, each pledge or new member or something will cause the MCF to in turn offer support to the GSFB in their efforts to fight hunger in Maine.http://video.mpbn.net/video/1602244119/10/01/2010Meredith Jones of the Maine Community Foundation speaks about the power of partnerships.nrHealthHealthCliphttp://video.mpbn.net/video/1602289861/Rick Small of the Good Shepherd Food-Bank talks about neighbors helping neighbors.http://video.mpbn.net/video/1602289861/10/01/2010Rick Small of the Good Shepherd Food-Bank talks about neighbors helping neighbors.nrHealthHealthHealth Care & IllnessesHealth Care & IllnessesCliphttp://video.mpbn.net/video/1602326759/Rick Small of the Good Shepherd Food-Bank talks about the unique opportunity MPBN members have to not only support MPBN but to help feed needy families in Maine. During the October MPBN radio pledge campaign, each pledge or new member or something will cause the MCF to in turn offer support to the GSFB in their efforts to fight hunger in Maine.http://video.mpbn.net/video/1602326759/10/01/2010Rick Small of the Good Shepherd Food-Bank speaks about the power of partnerships.nrHealthHealthHealth Care & IllnessesHealth Care & IllnessesCliphttp://video.mpbn.net/video/1458187773/President Barack Obama made his first visit to Maine since becoming elected, appearing before a raucous crowd of 2,000 cheering supporters in Portland. The president spoke for about 30 minutes, and as expected, used the podium to tout the benefits of his controversial health care reform effort, and to take on its critics.http://video.mpbn.net/video/1458187773/10/01/2010President Barack Obama visited Maine to tout the benefits of health care reformnrNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsGovernmentGovernmentHealthHealthEpisodehttp://video.mpbn.net/video/1393192224/Maine Governor John Elias Baldacci (D) addressed a joint convention of the Maine legislature in the Maine State House Chambers in Augusta January 21, 2010. The focus of the speech was an outline of Governor Baldacci%27s plan for closing a budget gap of $438 million dollars projected over the next two years. MPBN%27s Jennifer Rooks, AJ Higgins, and Susan Sharon provided context to the address.http://video.mpbn.net/video/1393192224/10/01/2010Maine Governor John Baldacci's State of the State Address, January 21, 2010.nrNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsGovernmentGovernmentPoliticsPoliticsEpisodehttp://video.mpbn.net/video/1389423215/On March 10, 2009, Maine Governor John Elias Baldacci addressed a joint session of the Maine legislature from the Maine State House Chambers in Augusta. The focus of the address was the Governor%27s ambitious plan to help lift Maine out of the current recession by investing in energy and health care while continuing to streamline state government. The Republican response to the address follows.http://video.mpbn.net/video/1389423215/10/01/2010Maine Governor John Baldacci's State of the State Address, March 10, 2009.nrNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsGovernmentGovernmentEpisodehttp://video.mpbn.net/video/1351825660/Ayuh. Marshall Dodge didn't invent Maine humor but he certainly helped to bring it into the mainstream. In 1958 he, along with partner Robert Bryan, created the now classic "Bert and I" albums that popularized the dry wit and quirkiness of Maine humor. In these rarely seen specials from 1970, Dodge brings many of these tales to life. Includes footage of the humorist performing to a live audience.http://video.mpbn.net/video/1351825660/10/01/2010"You can't get there from here". Or can you? Tune in and find outnrArts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentPerforming ArtsPerforming ArtsLiterature & WritingLiterature & WritingCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyPeople & ProfilesPeople & ProfilesEpisodehttp://video.mpbn.net/video/1351834395/Many of Maine's memorable roadside attractions, movie houses and train stations have long since vanished. Re-visit (or discover for the first time) some of the places that exist only in memories and pictures in this fun and nostalgic program.http://video.mpbn.net/video/1351834395/10/01/2010Featuring the grand Poland Spring House and Bangor's Bijou TheaternrHistoryHistoryModernModernNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsGovernmentGovernmentScience & TechnologyScience & TechnologyEpisodehttp://video.mpbn.net/video/1351825681/Ayuh. Marshall Dodge didn't invent Maine humor but he certainly helped to bring it into the mainstream. In 1958 he, along with partner Robert Bryan, created the now classic "Bert and I" albums that popularized the dry wit and quirkiness of Maine humor. In these rarely seen specials from 1970, Dodge brings many of these tales to life. Includes footage of the humorist performing to a live audience.http://video.mpbn.net/video/1351825681/10/01/2010"Life on the farm is kinda laid back." Especially when Marshall Dodge is telling the talenrArts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentPerforming ArtsPerforming ArtsLiterature & WritingLiterature & WritingCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyPeople & ProfilesPeople & ProfilesEpisodehttp://video.mpbn.net/video/1351793036/The captivating life, times and work of artist Neil Welliver is put on display in this insightful 1992 program that features a rare glimpse into his mind and studio. His large Maine landscapes captured the intimacy of the state's natural beauty in a way that was purely his own. This program features personal interviews and footage of the artist at work.http://video.mpbn.net/video/1351793036/10/01/2010A revealing 1992 portrait of the late American artist and Maine resident Neil WellivernrArts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentFine ArtsFine ArtsCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyPeople & ProfilesPeople & ProfilesModernModernEpisodehttp://video.mpbn.net/video/1351832212/Bangor and Portland Maine both featured grand railway stations that didn't survive the urban redevelopment of the 1960s. Revisit the days of rail travel at both Union Stations. And what do a monkey, a ten cent sandwich and America's most wanted gangster have in common? The long since gone Auto Rest Park in Carmel, Maine.http://video.mpbn.net/video/1351832212/10/01/2010Ride the rails into both Union Stations and take a break at Auto Rest ParknrPerforming ArtsPerforming ArtsFilm & TelevisionFilm & TelevisionCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyCommunityCommunityHistoryHistoryEpisodehttp://video.mpbn.net/video/1351805496/Ayuh. Marshall Dodge didn't invent Maine humor but he certainly helped to bring it into the mainstream. In 1958 he, along with partner Robert Bryan, created the now classic "Bert and I" albums that popularized the dry wit and quirkiness of Maine humor. In these rarely seen specials from 1970, Dodge brings many of these tales to life. Includes footage of the humorist performing to a live audience.http://video.mpbn.net/video/1351805496/10/01/2010In "The Sea", Dodge tells some classic Maine nautical tales.nrArts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentPerforming ArtsPerforming ArtsLiterature & WritingLiterature & WritingCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyPeople & ProfilesPeople & ProfilesEpisodehttp://video.mpbn.net/video/1410243734/Experts estimate that there are 12,000 victims of elder abuse in Maine each year but the vast majority of cases are never investigated. Host Jennifer Rooks sheds light on the hidden epidemic of elder abuse in this special program. The program explores some of the innovative work being done by police officers in Maine to combat elder abuse.http://video.mpbn.net/video/1410243734/10/01/2010Victims of physical, mental and financial abuse speak out in this special.nrHealthHealthAgingAgingNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsGovernmentGovernmentEpisodehttp://video.mpbn.net/video/1410884922/Weaving interviews with health experts caring for Alzheimer's patients with the personal experiences of Mainers who have suddenly found themselves dealing with the gradual, painful loss of a loved one, Caring for the Caregiver is designed for anyone who is now, or who may one day need to confront this difficult reality.http://video.mpbn.net/video/1410884922/10/01/2010The scourge of Alzheimers and other forms of adult dementia affects millions.nrHealthHealthAgingAgingHealth Care & IllnessesHealth Care & IllnessesEpisodehttp://video.mpbn.net/video/1608913084/Teaching With Me follows the teachers who are nominated for the Maine Department of Education's "Maine Teacher of the Year" program. These educators are outstanding teachers who best represents the thousands of excellent educators in Maine. They serve as advocates for the teaching profession, education and students.http://video.mpbn.net/video/1608913084/10/06/2010Meet the nominees for Maine Teacher of the YearnrNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsEducationEducationEpisodehttp://video.mpbn.net/video/1515834041/Red Green is back on MPBN! Tune in Saturday nights at 10:30 to see what's going on at Possum Lodge. But if you can't wait, watch these MPBN pledge breaks! Yeah, it's a pledge break but it's Red Green live in our studio! (Okay, live via Skype.) Tickets for Red's "Wit and Wisdom" tour are sold out but you can still pledge your support of Red on MPBN by calling 1-800-884-1717 or go to mpbn.net.http://video.mpbn.net/video/1515834041/10/01/2010MPBN's pledge breaks featuring Red Green live via SkypePerforming ArtsPerforming Artshttp://video.mpbn.net/video/1610572346/Red Green will be appearing at Borders in Bangor on Sunday Oct 24th from 2-4pm signing his new book and greeting his fans. Come on down to 116 Bangor Mall Blvd. to meet the legend in person!http://video.mpbn.net/video/1610572346/10/08/2010Red Green book signing in BangorArts & EntertainmentArts & Entertainment