Racing brings a father and son together

Ray Penfold has been racing in rural Maine since the 1960s and his son, Bill, started racing with him in the 1980s. Despite grisly crashes and flaring tempers, racing is what has kept this father and son so close. Listen in to Shannon Geis’s story about this unique family.

Island Connection

Casco Bay in the Gulf of Maine is full of islands. Many of the islands host a sizable summer population and a few have year round residents. But how do the people who live on these islands get to and from the mainland? By ferry boat, of course! Shannon Geis rode along with a ferry … Continue reading

Spending the Fall in Portland, Maine

The BK Buzz creator, Shannon Geis, is spending the next few months at the Salt Institute for Documentary Studies in Portland, Maine. On the plus side, this means that she will be producing some really interesting new pieces and working with other audio producers to hone her skills. On the down side, she won’t be … Continue reading