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Launched in 2015, the MSF Maine Public Classical has been holding a series of virtual forums in 2021 and the Current signals available on the FM dial: final four are this month. 91.5 FM Fryeburg/Bridgton 93.7 FM Milbridge/Downeast Each March forum will focus on COVID-19 in a Maine 96.7 FM Boothbay/Brunswick Science Festival way: a deep dive with Maine scientists, 99.7 FM Waterville 102.3 FM Sanford/Kennebunkport engineers and innovators. On March 2 at 4:00 p.m., Melissa 104.1 FM Portland Maginnis from the University of Maine will lead a discussion 106.1 FM Bangor and provide an overview of the COVID-19 virus. Later forum 89.7 HD2 WMED Calais topics include “How Maine Companies Have Stepped Up” and 90.1 HD2 WMEA Portland 90.5 HD2 WMEP Camden “Vaccine Distribution and Public Health.” 90.9 HD2 WMEH Bangor 91.3 HD2 WMEW Waterville For more details, updates and information, visit the festival’s 106.1 HD2 WMEM Presque Isle website mainesciencefestival.org. 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It is published Direct TV at 63 Texas Avenue, Bangor, Maine 04401-4324. A membership in Maine Public is Presque Isle DMA na na na na na $35 or more annually, of which $6 is designated for subscription of 12 issues of Bangor DMA 12 12 na na na Experience. Printed by Alliance Press. Printed on Sappi Somerset Gloss, 70# Text, Portland DMA 10 10 na na na manufactured in Skowhegan, Maine, with soy oil based color inks. March 2021 Experience | 3 2021 marks the 50th anniversary of unforgettable Masterpiece programs airing on Maine Public Television, Maine Public’s All Books Considered and we want to hear from you! What is your favorite Masterpiece program of all time? Book Club Rolls On! One book down and many more to go! Hopefully, you “Some of my fondest recollections are of watching had a chance to attend our inaugural book meeting around Masterpiece Theatre Mystery, All Creatures Great and the novel Beneficence. If not, no worries, the discussion Small, Brother Cadfael, and Upstairs Downstairs with between host Jennifer Rooks and author Meredith Hall is my grandmother on a tiny little television set on rabbit archived on Maine Public’s website, Facebook page, and ears at our family camp. I distinctly remember finding YouTube Channel. the animated introduction to Mystery almost too scary – but not enough to keep me away. From the scared Next up is Writers & Lovers by child of seven being allowed to watch Mystery from Lily King. Maine Public’s Cindy under a blanket for the first time to the grown woman of Han will host a book club event with 32 who has now re-watched all of Downton Abbey twice author King on Thursday, March 25, and Pride and Prejudice more times than I can count.” at 7:00 p.m. Go to mainepublic.org – Colleen Clark to sign up for the club. There is no cost to participate! “One of the early favorites of MT was The Pallisers and Henry VIII. There are SO many excellent and memorable programs it is hard to narrow down to just These wonderful bookstores – one – how can one not mention Upstairs Downstairs? Sherman’s Maine Coast Book Shops, Am looking forward to the new All Creatures Great and BookStacks in Bucksport, Print in Small, but the original, one is never tired of seeing over Portland, Left Bank Books in Belfast, and over again. Thanks for continuing great Sunday and Bull Moose (no discount code night viewing.” – Nan Jackson needed – store discount policy on all titles applies) – are providing a pur- chase discount to anyone purchasing “Thanks for the opportunity to remember and re- an All Books Considered book club enjoy the memory of my favorite Masterpiece Theatre title while Maine Public is featuring show. The choice was difficult as the many wonderful each specific title. productions over the years have provided stimulating and challenging works. I found the series A Town Like And, finally, a grateful “Thank Alice based on Nevil Shute’s novel absorbing, challeng- You!” to Deighan Wealth Advisors ing, and compelling. It is a production that I could and Bull Moose for their support of this project. Without easily watch again with renewed admiration for the great partners like them – and the support from all of you – writing, acting and direction. Thank you for stimulating events like these wouldn’t be possible. I my hippocampus!” – Dorothy Eisengart THANK YOU to HM Payson for their generous support in helping us celebrate 50 years of exceptional Masterpiece experiences! Send us a note about your favorite Masterpiece program and why it is so special to you. Email us at [email protected] or mail us a note to Fun, Maine Public, 1450 Lisbon Street, For Complete Radio Schedules: Lewiston, ME 04240. I Go to mainepublic.org/Radio drop-down menu. Or, call us at 800-884-1717 and we’ll mail you a reference guide. 4 | Experience March 2021 Maine Public Primary HD Television Weekday Schedule Monday through Friday Hosted by Maine Public’s Jennifer Rooks 6:00 am BBC World News along with Keith Shortall and Cindy Han, our 6:30 am news and public affairs call-in show Maine Calling Exercise Programs airs on Maine Public Radio Monday through 7:00 am Molly of Denali Friday at 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. and can be 7:30 am Wild Kratts streamed live at mainepublic.org. Archived 8:00 am Hero Elementary Mondays-Fridays, programs are also available for later listening at 11:00 am & 7:00 pm mainepublic.org/programs/maine-calling. 8:30 am Xavier Riddle 9:00 am Curious George Please check the Maine Calling website (MaineCalling.org) or our Facebook page (Facebook.com/MaineCalling) for the latest information on upcoming 9:30 am Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood programs.