The owner of Rock Maple Sugarhouse in Sandy Bay, Maine (which is on the western border near Jackman) talks about what it is like to produce maple syrup on a large scale with 35,000 taps. From seasonality and concerns about the weather to financials and worries about global trade, there is a lot more to sap production than meets the eye. Jack Decker shares his story and the story of Rock Maple Sugarhouse in this episode of the Maine Show Podcast.
Faced with heart issues and stress-related issues two and a half years ago, Bradford Eslin started taking medication and exercising. Soon after he ditched the medication and just stuck to running. Now this plumber from Bucksport is getting ready to run in the Boston Marathon, regularly logs 60-70 miles a week, and his health has never been better. This is a story of discipline, life choices, goal setting, and physical fitness from an everyday Mainer who has developed an extraordinary talent and is now inspiring others.