From left, “Maine Matters: Our Energy Future” writer and producer George Simonson; Harpswell Community Television volunteer David Chipman; show guest Seth Berry, of Pine Tree Power; show host Sophie Gaulkin; and camera operator Howie Marshall prepare to film the show. (Gina Snyder photo)
A team of Harpswell residents has created “Maine Matters: Our Energy Future,” a 40-minute interview with Seth Berry, of Pine Tree Power, to air on Harpswell Community Television.
Harpswell Community Television will broadcast the show on Aug. 3 at noon, Aug. 4 at 7 p.m., Aug. 6 at 8 p.m., and Aug. 7 at 10 p.m., with additional broadcasts to follow. The show is also available for viewing anytime on Vimeo at harpswelltv.org.
“Maine Matters: Our Energy Future” was written and produced by George Simonson and edited by Gina Snyder and Simonson, with camera work by Howie Marshall and technical assistance from Donna Frisoli and Dave Chipman, of Harpswell Community Television. The show host was Maine native Sophie Gaulkin, a former Harpswell resident and now an attorney in Washington, D.C.
Show guest Seth Berry is a former longtime Maine state representative and now leads the Pine Tree Power initiative. He is also a volunteer.
Pine Tree Power aims to create a local nonprofit consumer-owned utility to replace Central Maine Power and Versant, Maine’s largest investor-owned utilities.
Harpswell Community Television is a public-interest community-access broadcaster offering resources and assistance to anyone in Harpswell who wishes to create a television show.
