From the moment he was born 80 years ago, Paul Quinn’s life has been tied to North Haven Island, off the coast of Rockland, Maine. I’m guessing there is no one on the island who doesn’t know Paul.
His life hasn’t always been easy, and he has some regrets, but he says it’s been “a good run”. I loved listening to the stories he had to tell and I’m sure you will, too — some funny, some thoughtful, some gut-wrenching.
Listen to my conversation with Paul
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Read a transcript of our conversation
A couple of pictures
More information
- North Haven, Maine
- Southern Harbor House
- Fox Island Cooperative
- The Island Institute The Island Institute is located in Rockland, Maine. Many thanks to them for connecting me to Lindsey Beverage, the administrator at Southern Harbor House. Lindsey introduced me to Paul and Joanne Santee, who was interviewed for the previous episode.
Who’s next?
Conversations About Aging airs every other Monday. My next conversation is with Vikki Choate from Bath, Maine. At 62, Vikki is on the younger end of the getting older spectrum. She told me that when she hit 50, something magical happened — things that used to bother her didn’t anymore.
We talked about her view on life, her nursing career, concerns about the current shortage of nurses, and how she is preparing for the future (it doesn’t include retirement). And I almost forgot, we also talked about cats!
Suggestions?
If you have any suggestions for people I should consider interviewing or you’re aware of a helpful aging resource in your community, let me know. In addition to the podcast, I intend to blog about what various communities, organizations, and individuals are doing to provide age-friendly services, support, and connection here in Maine. The best way to get in touch is to send me an email. Thank you!
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Thank you Diane, very interesting. We have always enjoyed Paul and his personality and his profession.
I’m so glad you liked it, Christine. I enjoyed talking with him very much. Did you happen to see the episode just before his with Joanne Santee? She used to run the grocery store on the island. You might know her as well.
Oh yes, I love her. Met her 18 years ago on the island. She welcomed me on a day we did a women’s float down the Mill stream..all the women use a floating device of sorts, connect, and float…one day every summer. Then we have crabmeat and various snacks at the end in a person’s boat house. She welcomed me, made me feel so welcomed, as I had just moved there.