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John LaMarca is a Registered Maine Guide from Maine’s Midcoast region who has built his life around the outdoors, hunting, fishing, trapping, and wildlife conservation. But John’s involvement in Maine’s outdoor community goes far beyond guiding.

He serves as a Director for the nonprofit organization Moose Maine Kids, contributes as a columnist for The Maine Sportsman magazine, and works as Director of Engineering for the renowned muzzleloader manufacturer Woodman Arms.

Whether he's guiding in the woods, writing about the outdoors, working behind the scenes in the firearms industry, or advocating for the next generation of outdoor enthusiasts, John is deeply invested in preserving Maine’s hunting and fishing traditions.

On this episode of the 207 Collective Podcast, we're talking with John about a life spent outdoors, Maine's hunting and trapping heritage, wildlife conservation, and the importance of keeping our outdoor traditions alive for generations to come.

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Sue Mesick and Elissa Brewster are Alfred residents who are stepping up to advocate for greater transparency and public access to local government. Their efforts center around a November 3, 2026 municipal referendum that would require recordings of key town meetings and public hearings to be archived and made available for residents to watch live or on demand.

From town meetings to Planning Board and Select Board discussions, their goal is to make it easier for Alfred residents to stay informed about the decisions that affect their community, even when they can't attend in person.

On this episode of the 207 Collective Podcast, we'll talk about local government, community involvement, and why transparency and public access matter in a town like Alfred. The 207 Collective Is Available on all major listening platforms and is recorded in Alfred Maine.

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Sharon Rose is a longtime broadcast journalist and familiar face to generations of Mainers. With nearly four decades in television news, including 30 years anchoring the morning news at NEWS CENTER Maine, she’s built a career around storytelling, connecting with people, and being a trusted voice in her community.

But Sharon’s story is also one of reinvention. In her 50s, she began challenging the notion that success has to follow a straight line, or that there’s an age when we’re supposed to stop dreaming bigger. That mindset led her to entrepreneurship and the travel industry, where she’s building a second career centered on helping others experience more of the world while creating new opportunities for themselves.

Passionate about personal growth, embracing change, and refusing to let age define what’s possible, Sharon believes some of life’s most exciting chapters are the ones we never saw coming.

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Meet Bryce Lambert
Bryce Lambert is a Sanford native, local business owner, and an active supporter of the community he calls home. Over the years, Bryce has played a part in a wide variety of local programs and events, whether through sponsorships, donations, or simply volunteering his time to help make things happen.
In January, Bryce took another step in his community involvement when he was voted onto the board of the Sanford Mainers baseball team. After years of running a business and talking with people throughout the community, he continued to hear the same message: it was time to get involved with the Sanford Town Council.
Now, Bryce is ready to bring a fresh perspective, new ideas, and a business owner's point of view to the table. With his local roots, experience working with people, and commitment to giving back, he hopes to help make a positive difference in the future of Sanford.
For Bryce, getting involved is about more than just having a seat at the table. It's about listening to the people, finding solutions, and helping move his community forward.

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Morgan and Rob Harper are building something special in Berwick, Maine. As the owners of Dirigo Ranch and Dirigo Ranch Feed & Seed, they’ve turned a passion for the country lifestyle into a growing family business rooted in hard work, self reliance, and a love for the land.
Their journey started with a flock of laying hens and plenty to learn. Since then, they’ve grown their homestead into a family run ranch raising beef cattle, horses, and other livestock, working alongside their children and Morgan’s parents to build a lasting legacy.
Inspired by Western-style ranching and their Maine roots, the Harpers chose the name Dirigo meaning “I lead,” Maine’s state motto as a reflection of the path they’re creating for their family. Through their Feed & Seed business, they’re also supporting the people who raise livestock, ride, hunt, and live the agricultural lifestyle.
In this episode, we sit down with Morgan and Rob to talk about starting from scratch, learning through experience, growing a family business, and having the grit to pursue a different kind of life. Their story is a reminder that you don’t have to have it all figured out to get started—you just have to be willing to put in the work.

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Keith Scott’s story is proof that sometimes the best way to deal with life’s hardest moments is to find a reason to laugh. Growing up socially awkward, facing bullying, and overcoming early physical challenges, Keith learned at a young age that humor could be more powerful than throwing a punch. After losing his father at just 10 years old, laughter became a way for his family to navigate grief and keep moving forward.

Keith’s journey into comedy started as a way to work through life’s challenges, following a suggestion from his therapist. With encouragement from a mentor and inspiration from Steve Martin’s MasterClass, he began developing his voice and learning the craft of performing. Since 2016, Keith has been putting in the work as a stand-up comedian, performing at different venues and sometimes taking on as many as four sets in a single night. That’s a lot of time on stage, plenty of opportunities to sharpen his craft, and no shortage of chances to turn life into material.

But for Keith, comedy is about more than getting a laugh. It’s about taking the hard stuff, finding perspective, and connecting with people through shared experiences. He knows that behind some of our funniest stories are moments that once hurt like hell. Today, he uses humor to remind people that it's okay to talk about what we've been through, that laughter and healing can go hand in hand, and that sometimes our toughest experiences become the stories that bring us together.

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Devin Morrisette is back on the 207 Collective Podcast almost two years after we first sat down.
The last time Devin was on the show, he was working full-time while grinding away building Fix A View on the side. Window cleaning, gutters, solar panels whatever the customer needed, Devin was willing to get after it.
Fast forward two years and he’s taken the leap. Fix A View is now his full-time gig. No shortcut, no overnight success just showing up, doing good work, communicating with people, and building it one customer at a time.
And because apparently one business wasn’t enough, Devin has also started Light Your View, specializing in permanent outdoor lighting and taking the headache out of holiday lights hanging them, maintaining them, and taking them down when the season is over.
We talk about what’s changed, what he’s learned, the reality of turning a side hustle into a full-time business, and why Devin believes that if you keep showing up and doing things the right way, eventually people notice.

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Jake Crosby is a 30-year-old life enthusiast from Maine who started fixing and flipping homes and now runs a real estate portfolio and 4 local companies with family and friends.

Just a couple years ago he was overweight and unhealthy and now he runs 100-mile ultra marathons. He failed his first attempt at 88 miles, then came back and finished top 10 at Pineland Farms this past May — 102 miles in 29 hours 33 minutes. For him, running taught him how to settle into life in a way that was different than anything before.

He lives in Lebanon, Maine with Heather — his high school sweetheart — and their one-eyed dog Bailey. They love to travel, enjoy the outdoors, and spend time with loved ones. He’s starting to document how he lives day to day — real health, real business, real relationships, and real freedom — what he calls Life By Design. The 207 Collective Podcast is available on all major listening platforms.

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What happens behind the scenes of a championship baseball team? Andrea “Andie” Knight gives us a look!
As the Sales and Office Manager for the Sanford Mainers, Andie plays a big role in keeping the organization moving and connected with the community. We talk about the Mainers’ incredible 25th season, their divisional championship, and what makes this team such an important part of the Sanford area.
We also dive into the Boomers Bookworm Program, an awesome initiative that gets kids from surrounding schools reading books in exchange for tickets to Mainers games. It’s a great example of how baseball can make an impact far beyond the ballpark.
A great conversation about baseball, community, kids, and the people behind the scenes who help make it all happen!

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Mike Magri is the owner of 4th Gen Barbershop in Sanford, Maine, but barbering for Mike is much more than a business—it’s a family tradition that goes back four generations.
With his roots tracing back to Sicily, Mike carries on a craft that has been passed down through his family, bringing generations of barbering tradition into a modern-day Sanford barbershop.
One of the things that makes 4th Gen unique is the people behind the chairs. Mike gives his barbers the freedom to be themselves, develop their own style, and bring their individual personalities and talents to the shop. The result is a crew with a mix of different barbering styles and personalities, giving customers a place where they can find something that fits them.
In this episode of The 207 Collective Podcast, we talk with Mike about his family’s Sicilian roots, the history behind 4th Gen Barbershop, his journey as a fourth-generation barber, and what it means to carry on a family tradition while still allowing the next generation to make it their own. The 207 Collective Podcast is available on all major listening platforms.

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Steve Davies is back on The 207 Collective Podcast!
Since the last time Steve joined us, a lot has changed at Jerry’s Market in Sanford. We caught up on the growth of the business, including their smoked meats, breakfast and lunch specials, and made-to-order sandwiches. Jerry’s Market has also added an agency liquor store, bringing even more to the local community.
But this conversation goes beyond what’s new at the market. Steve and I talked about the things he’s learned since our last conversation—the challenges of running a business, the lessons that come with growth, and what it takes to keep moving forward.
It was great having Steve back and getting the chance to hear what’s happening behind the scenes at Jerry’s Market.

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Dennis Boothby is a retired industrial work leader, Thornton Academy Class of 1974 graduate, and dedicated volunteer metal detector specialist from Maine. After studying at the University of Southern Maine and completing a remarkable 26-year career at Nichols Portland, LLC—with an incredible record of perfect attendance—Dennis turned a lifelong hobby into a mission of helping others.
As a member of The Ring Finders of Maine, Dennis has recovered and returned more than 250 lost rings over the past three years. Using his own equipment, he searches Maine's beaches and parks, including Ogunquit, Old Orchard Beach, and York's Short Sands Beach, reuniting people with treasured family heirlooms they thought were gone forever.
One of his most unforgettable recoveries was an 18K gold chain, jade Buddha pendant, and gold heart pendant that had been buried for an astonishing 18 years before being returned to its owner.
An amputee who has experienced the generosity of others firsthand, Dennis sees every recovery as an opportunity to give back. He volunteers his time, asking only for a small transportation fee to help cover gas and tolls. Whether it's finding a lost wedding ring in just 20 seconds or returning a cherished keepsake nearly two decades later, Dennis has transformed a hobby he began in 2001 into a source of hope, joy, and unforgettable reunions across Maine.
Contact Dennis: • Phone: (207) 423-3027
• Email: theringfindersofmaine@gmail.com
• Facebook: The Ring Finders of Maine

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Tiffany Riley is the owner of Hope Flows Holistic Health & Wellness in Springvale, Maine, where she helps clients heal through trauma-informed holistic care, including craniosacral therapy, mindfulness, yoga, energy work, and reflex zoning. But before opening her practice, Tiffany spent more than 20 years serving students and families as a school administrator in Vermont. In 2020, she found herself at the center of a national conversation on free speech after being fired over a personal Facebook post. She joins The 207 Collective to share what really happened, the legal battle that followed, how she rebuilt her life after losing her career, and why she chose healing over bitterness. It's an honest conversation about resilience, redemption, and finding purpose after adversity.

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Bob Rothwell is the owner of Bob's Ugly Bagels in Shapleigh, Maine, where every bagel is a product of passion, hard work, and a commitment to doing things the right way. Alongside his wife, Irene, and their two children, Felix and Natalia, Bob launched Bob's Ugly Bagels six years ago, hand-rolling, boiling, and baking bagels from scratch out of their home and a food trailer. What started as a family dream has grown into a thriving storefront café known for its fresh bagels, house-roasted coffee, and an incredible variety of homemade cream cheese spreads.
Before becoming a full-time bagel maker, Bob spent 32 years as an elementary school educator, impacting generations of students with the same dedication and care he now brings to his business. Raised in Mid-Coast Maine in a family of seven and a longtime resident of Acton, Bob has deep roots in the community and a genuine appreciation for connecting with people.
In this episode of The 207 Collective Podcast, Bob shares the story behind building one of southern Maine's favorite bagel shops, why quality always comes first, the lessons he carried from the classroom into entrepreneurship, and how an unmatched passion for bagels and coffee turned a simple idea into a local success story. Whether you're an aspiring business owner, a coffee lover, or just appreciate hearing about people chasing their passion, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

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Adam Rowley is the founder of LiveStalks, a local food marketplace that's changing the way farms connect with buyers across the Seacoast of New Hampshire, Southern Maine, and beyond. Built with a simple mission—Grown Local... Served Local...—LiveStalks helps farmers reach real customers, whether that's restaurant chefs sourcing fresh ingredients or families looking to fill their tables with locally grown food.
Through LiveStalks.com, Adam connects farms with restaurants, chefs, and wholesale buyers, while LiveStalksLocal.com makes it easy for consumers to shop directly from trusted local producers. Based in Lebanon, Maine, the platform even displays inventory by distance, making it easier than ever to support nearby farms and strengthen local food systems.
In this episode, Adam shares what inspired him to build LiveStalks, the challenges of creating a marketplace from the ground up, the importance of supporting local agriculture, and how technology can help small farms compete in a changing world. If you're passionate about entrepreneurship, local food, farming, or building stronger communities, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

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What if your doctor actually answered the phone when you called?
This week on The 207 Collective Podcast, we sit down with Dr. John Daggett, a Maine-born physician and the founder of Yarmouth Direct Primary Care. He's on a mission to bring the relationship back to medicine by cutting through the red tape and giving patients direct access to their doctor, longer appointments, and healthcare that actually feels personal.
Whether you have insurance or not, Dr. Daggett explains how his direct primary care model is making quality healthcare simpler, more affordable, and more accessible for people and small businesses across Maine.
If you've ever been frustrated with today's healthcare system, this is an episode you won't want to miss.
Learn more at www.yarmouthdpc.com or reach out directly at info@yarmouthdpc.com.

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Jenna Chesley is the owner and operator of Uptown Beauty in Waterboro, Maine. After years of building her skills and experience in the beauty industry, she took the leap to open her own business in March 2025. Drawing from everything she learned along the way, Jenna has created a salon focused on consistency, professionalism, and helping every client leave feeling their best.
Guided by her signature motto, "Grit, Grace & Gloss," Jenna's true passion is the salon industry itself. She loves everything from creating beautiful transformations and helping clients build confidence to continuing her education and mastering new techniques. Uptown Beauty offers a full range of services, including haircuts and color, brow lifts, brow tints, brow waxing, Brazilian waxing, and much more. While she also enjoys cutting men's hair, her focus is on providing exceptional salon services for everyone who walks through her doors.
Beyond the salon, Jenna is passionate about supporting other women in business. She is currently organizing Uptown On Maine, a networking event designed to connect, encourage, and promote female-owned businesses and entrepreneurs throughout the region. Hosted at Uptown Beauty in Waterboro, the event aims to strengthen the local business community by creating meaningful relationships and opportunities for women to grow together.
In this episode of The 207 Collective Podcast, Jenna shares her journey to becoming a successful business owner, the lessons she's learned along the way, her love for the beauty industry, and her vision for building a stronger community of women entrepreneurs across Maine.
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Stacey Singleton is a respected dental professional, educator, speaker, and consultant with more than 30 years of experience in the dental industry. Holding credentials as a CDA, EFDA, and AADOM Diplomate, Stacey has dedicated her career to advancing dental education, strengthening practice leadership, and helping dental teams reach their full potential.
As the Director of Talk Teeth 2 Me, LLC, she works with dental professionals across the country, providing training, mentorship, and practical strategies that improve patient care, team performance, and overall practice success. Passionate about leadership development and lifelong learning, Stacey is committed to empowering dental teams and creating a culture of excellence within the profession.
On this episode of The 207 Collective Podcast, Stacey shares insights from her decades in dentistry, the importance of strong leadership, and how investing in people can transform both careers and organizations.
Learn more at: TalkTeeth2Me.com

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Meagan Boulter is the founder of The Gray Art Gallery, an emerging art and conversation space in Sanford, Maine, dedicated to bringing artists, creatives, and the community together. As an artist, instructor, and creative curator, Meagan's work explores themes of transformation, identity, personal growth, and the power of human connection.
Beyond the art world, Meagan is also an accomplished martial artist whose discipline, resilience, and passion for helping others have shaped both her personal and professional journey. Whether she's creating art, teaching, mentoring, or building community, she is driven by a desire to inspire people to discover their own potential and creative voice.
In this episode of The 207 Collective Podcast, Meagan shares the vision behind The Gray Art Gallery, the importance of creating spaces for meaningful conversation, her experiences in the martial arts world, and her commitment to making a positive impact throughout the Sanford community and beyond. Join us for an inspiring conversation about creativity, perseverance, and the connections that bring people together. The 207 Collective Podcast is available on all major listening platforms.

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Brian White is the co-owner of Black Bear Automotive and has been part of the business since his freshman year of high school. What started as a young kid learning the trade has turned into a lifelong career built on hard work, dedication, and a passion for the automotive industry. Over the years, Brian has gained a wealth of hands-on experience and helped grow Black Bear Automotive into a trusted name in the community.
When he's not at the shop, Brian is a proud husband, devoted father, and avid outdoorsman. He enjoys hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family, making the most of everything Maine has to offer. He also believes in giving back and volunteers with Springvale Fish & Game, helping support outdoor traditions and conservation efforts in the local community.
Known for his strong work ethic, sense of humor, and larger-than-life personality, Brian brings energy and authenticity to everything he does. Whether he's turning wrenches, spending time in the woods, or making people laugh, he's always fully invested. Around town, some may know him by another name—"Tom Tuckah."
In this episode, Brian joins us to talk about his journey through the automotive industry, life as a business owner, his love for the outdoors, and the experiences that have shaped who he is today. The 207 Collective Podcast is available on all major listening platforms.

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