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Throughout northern New England, communities like Alfred, Maine are trying to cope with an ailing economy. Unemployment is rising and people are losing their homes. Despite these tremendous challenges, there is hope. In towns and cities across the region people are mobilizing to help one another in many creative ways. Coming up on Making Sense, we show you what they're doing. |
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I'm Jennifer Rooks. On behalf of Maine, Vermont and NH public broadcasters, welcome to Making Sense -- stories of economic survival in northern New England. For the first time ever, we're pooling our resources to help you connect with communities and ideas on grassroots solutions to the economic crisis. We begin in Vermont with the concept of Time Banks. Kristin Carlson brings you the story. TC 01:00:03:00 Kristin Carlson TC 01:00:30:00 Marjorie Power Montpelier, VT TC 01:01:01:00 Monica Kimball Onion River Exchange TC 01:02:58:00 Colin Gunn Montpelier, VT TC 01:04:48:04 Rachel Rice ReStore, Barre, VT TC 01:05:58:00 Eros Bongiovanni Holistica, Montpelier VT |
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There are Time Banks programs all over northern New England. To connect with one in your area, go to the Making Sense website. |
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This next story is about saving your home from foreclosure. A community bank in Maine tried to think of ways to help its mortgage customers get through a winter with high fuel costs. At the time, the bankers couldn't have foreseen such a dramatic economic downturn. The program they came up with, however, helped many of their customers cope with mortgage deferment. I visited Gorham, Maine to learn more about it. |
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The President of Gorham Savings Bank estimates that the mortgage deferment program put 140-thousand dollars back into the community this winter. To learn more about mortgage deferment programs connect to us online at http:/makingsensene.wordpress.com |
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It's said that small businesses are the engine of northern New England's economy. Many, however, are slowing down due to the recession. There's an organization of volunteers providing tools to help small business owners succeed. Phil Vaughn reports from Manchester, NH. |
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To contact a SCORE office in your area, go to the Making Sense website and look for the link to SCORE. |
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Some people say we all play a role in keeping local economies strong. Ten Percent Shift is a New England wide organization promoting the idea that the more you spend at local businesses the stronger your local economy will be. Phil Vaughn brings you more on the story from Dover, NH. |
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There's a list of Buy Local programs, inluding Ten Percent Shift on our website. |
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No matter how tough economic times are, we all need to eat. Food costs take a big bite out of most of our budgets. That might be why there's a newfound surge in popularity of food cooperatives. I visited one in Portland, Maine to show how they could help reduce your food costs. |
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Buying cooperatives aren't just for food. Some towns and even neighborhoods in Northern New England organize to purchase home heating oil. If you'd like more information on what people are doing to survive the recession, visit the Making $ense website and click on links or watch streaming videos. Please go online and share your thoughts and ideas on the economic crisis. I'm Jennifer Rooks for Making Sense, thanks for being with us today. |
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Making Sense: The Northern Economic Survival Guide SPECIAL Air Date/Time: 4/16/2009 HOST: Jennifer Rooks Length: 7:10 I'm Jennifer Rooks. On behalf of Maine, Vermont and NH public broadcasters, welcome to Making Sense -- stories of economic survival in northern New England. For the first time ever, we're pooling our resources to help you connect with communities and ideas on grassroots solutions to the economic crisis. We begin in Vermont with the concept of Time Banks. Kristin Carlson brings you the story. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Kristin Carlson VPT Correspondent NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Marjorie Power\Montpelier, VT, Monica Kimball\Onion River Exchange, Colin Gunn\Montpelier, VT, Rachel Rice\ReStore, Eros Bongiovanni\Holiistica Spa. |
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Making Sense: The Northern Economic Survival Guide SPECIAL Air Date/Time: 4/16/2009 HOST: Jennifer Rooks Length: 7:10 I'm Jennifer Rooks. On behalf of Maine, Vermont and NH public broadcasters, welcome to Making Sense -- stories of economic survival in northern New England. For the first time ever, we're pooling our resources to help you connect with communities and ideas on grassroots solutions to the economic crisis. We begin in Vermont with the concept of Time Banks. Kristin Carlson brings you the story. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Kristin Carlson VPT Correspondent NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Marjorie Power\Montpelier, VT, Monica Kimball\Onion River Exchange, Colin Gunn\Montpelier, VT, Rachel Rice\ReStore, Eros Bongiovanni\Holiistica Spa. |
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Making Sense: The Northern Economic Survival Guide SPECIAL Air Date/Time: 4/16/2009 HOST: Jennifer Rooks Length: 7:10 I'm Jennifer Rooks. On behalf of Maine, Vermont and NH public broadcasters, welcome to Making Sense -- stories of economic survival in northern New England. For the first time ever, we're pooling our resources to help you connect with communities and ideas on grassroots solutions to the economic crisis. We begin in Vermont with the concept of Time Banks. Kristin Carlson brings you the story. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Kristin Carlson VPT Correspondent NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Marjorie Power\Montpelier, VT, Monica Kimball\Onion River Exchange, Colin Gunn\Montpelier, VT, Rachel Rice\ReStore, Eros Bongiovanni\Holiistica Spa. |
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Making Sense: The Northern Economic Survival Guide SPECIAL Air Date/Time: 4/16/2009 HOST: Jennifer Rooks Length: 3:57 I'm Jennifer Rooks. On behalf of Maine, Vermont and NH public broadcasters, welcome to Making Sense -- stories of economic survival in northern New England.This next story is about saving your home from foreclosure. A community bank in Maine tried to think of ways to help its mortgage customers get through a winter with high fuel costs. At the time, the bankers couldn't have foreseen such a dramatic economic downturn.The program they came up with, however, helped many of their customers cope with mortgage deferment. I visited Gorham, Maine to learn more about it. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Jennifer Rooks MPBN Correspondent NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Donna Leblanc\Homeowner, Gerard Leblanc\Homeowner, Greg Palmer\Gorham Savings Bank. |
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Making Sense: The Northern Economic Survival Guide SPECIAL Air Date/Time: 4/16/2009 HOST: Jennifer Rooks Length: 3:57 I'm Jennifer Rooks. On behalf of Maine, Vermont and NH public broadcasters, welcome to Making Sense -- stories of economic survival in northern New England.This next story is about saving your home from foreclosure. A community bank in Maine tried to think of ways to help its mortgage customers get through a winter with high fuel costs. At the time, the bankers couldn't have foreseen such a dramatic economic downturn.The program they came up with, however, helped many of their customers cope with mortgage deferment. I visited Gorham, Maine to learn more about it. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Jennifer Rooks MPBN Correspondent NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Donna Leblanc\Homeowner, Gerard Leblanc\Homeowner, Greg Palmer\Gorham Savings Bank. |
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Making Sense: The Northern Economic Survival Guide SPECIAL Air Date/Time: 4/16/2009 HOST: Jennifer Rooks Length: 6:26 I'm Jennifer Rooks. On behalf of Maine, Vermont and NH public broadcasters, welcome to Making Sense -- stories of economic survival in northern New England.This next story is about saving your home from foreclosure. It's said that small businesses are the engine of northern New England's economy. Many, however, are slowing down due to the recession. There's an organization of volunteers providing tools to help small business owners succeed. Phil Vaughn reports from Manchester, NH. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Phil Vaughn NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: David D'Amore\Midcity Body and Frame, Susan D'Amore\Midcity Body and Frame, Randy Roody\SCORE, Shep Bartlett\SCORE. |
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Making Sense: The Northern Economic Survival Guide SPECIAL Air Date/Time: 4/16/2009 HOST: Jennifer Rooks Length: 6:26 I'm Jennifer Rooks. On behalf of Maine, Vermont and NH public broadcasters, welcome to Making Sense -- stories of economic survival in northern New England.This next story is about saving your home from foreclosure. It's said that small businesses are the engine of northern New England's economy. Many, however, are slowing down due to the recession. There's an organization of volunteers providing tools to help small business owners succeed. Phil Vaughn reports from Manchester, NH. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Phil Vaughn NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: David D'Amore\Midcity Body and Frame, Susan D'Amore\Midcity Body and Frame, Randy Roody\SCORE, Shep Bartlett\SCORE. |
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Making Sense: The Northern Economic Survival Guide SPECIAL Air Date/Time: 4/16/2009 HOST: Jennifer Rooks Length: 6:26 I'm Jennifer Rooks. On behalf of Maine, Vermont and NH public broadcasters, welcome to Making Sense -- stories of economic survival in northern New England.This next story is about saving your home from foreclosure. It's said that small businesses are the engine of northern New England's economy. Many, however, are slowing down due to the recession. There's an organization of volunteers providing tools to help small business owners succeed. Phil Vaughn reports from Manchester, NH. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Phil Vaughn NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: David D'Amore\Midcity Body and Frame, Susan D'Amore\Midcity Body and Frame, Randy Roody\SCORE, Shep Bartlett\SCORE. |
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Making Sense: The Northern Economic Survival Guide SPECIAL Air Date/Time: 4/16/2009 HOST: Jennifer Rooks Length: 4:44 I'm Jennifer Rooks. On behalf of Maine, Vermont and NH public broadcasters, welcome to Making Sense -- stories of economic survival in northern New England. Some people say we all play a role in keeping local economies strong. Ten Percent Shift is a New England wide organization promoting the idea that the more you spend at local businesses the stronger your local economy will be. Phil Vaughn brings you more on the story from Dover, NH. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Phil Vaughn NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Andrew Kellar\Simply Green, Karen Marzloff\10% Shift. |
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Making Sense: The Northern Economic Survival Guide SPECIAL Air Date/Time: 4/16/2009 HOST: Jennifer Rooks Length: 5:21 I'm Jennifer Rooks. On behalf of Maine, Vermont and NH public broadcasters, welcome to Making Sense -- stories of economic survival in northern New England. No matter how tough economic times are, we all need to eat. Food costs take a big bite out of most of our budgets. That might be why there's a newfound surge in popularity of food cooperatives. I visited one in Portland, Maine to show how they could help reduce your food costs. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Jennifer Rooks NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Ken Hahn\Portland Food Coop, Robin Sanford\Buying Club Member, Rob Sanford\Robin's Husband, James McConnon\University of Maine. |