Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Come join host Aislinn Sarnacki as she takes you on a fun adventure through Maine’s winter wonderland!

We’ll explore the quirky fishing villages along the rivers of the mid-coast area, run a unique marathon in Millinocket, and learn about a collaborative effort to save an endangered rabbit species. And, new to this season, we will take you along on a new hike! This week, we’ll take you to the breathtaking views from the top of Great Pond Mountain in Orland.

Borealis is made possible through the generous support of our production sponsors The Nature Conservancy, the Maine Office of Outdoor Recreation, and Poland Spring, and our broadcast sponsors Evergreen Home Performance, Patriot Subaru, and Bangor Savings Bank, in addition to Maine Public's viewers and listeners.

Learn more about Borealis at mainepublic.org/borealis

Production Credits:

Maine Smelt Fishing
Produced by Aislinn Sarnacki and Rebecca Conley
Written by Aislinn Sarnacki
Videography by Rebecca Conley
Edited by Rebecca Conley
Music from Storyblocks

Millinocket Marathon
Produced and Written by Aislinn Sarnacki
Videography by Brian Bechard, Nick Woodward, Nik Sparlin
Aerial Videography by Nick Godfrey
Edited by Christoph Gelfand and Brian Bechard
Music from Artlist

The Cottontail Rabbit Project
Produced and Written by Brian Bechard
Narration by Aislinn Sarnacki
Videography by Brian Bechard
Additional Video by Joe Brunette and Ethan Eisenhauer
Edited by Brian Bechard
Music from Artlist

Great Pond Mountain Hike
Produced and Written by Aislinn Sarnacki
Videography by Chris Bennett
Edited by Aislinn Sarnacki
Music from Artlist