Videos

The Case for Local News in Our U.S. Democracy

October 22, 2024

Journalism is an integral part of democracy. Yet, newspapers across the U.S. have closed, including in Maine, which has lost more than 60% of newspaper jobs. Learn how nonprofit news works and why it is the future of local news with Micaela Schweitzer-Bluhm the Executive Director of the nonprofit Maine Center for Public Interest Reporting, which publishes The Maine Monitor.

Presented in partnership with the Belfast Free Library.

"Creative Placemaking" Tour of Downtown Belfast

September 24, 2024

This Fall 2024 Senior College class taught by Craig Watson explores the possibilities of making better use of public spaces in our community. This walking tour provided an opportunity for students to see some of the spaces and places that might benefit from thoughtful "placemaking." (Video courtesy of Senior College class attendee and local videographer Ned Lightner.)

Belfast Senior College Today

September 12, 2024

A celebration of Belfast Senior College's instructors, members and volunteers across the organization's history (23 years and counting!). Shown at our 2024 Annual Members Meeting at the Belfast Boathouse.

President Nancy Perkins chats with Paul Sheridan about upcoming class

June 17, 2021

Nancy chats with Paul about his upcoming class, and his personal history in Belfast.

Dr. Deirdre J. Good interviews the Rev. Dr. Arlin T. Larson

March 19, 2021

The Rev. Dr. Arlin T. Larson has taught courses at Senior College at Belfast since 2006. He has served on the Board of Trustees for eight years, three of them as president. He retired to Belfast in 2011 after serving as minister of First Congregational Church of Searsport. Topics include the history and future challenges of Belfast Senior College, plus Arlin's upcoming course on Jack, a novel by Marilynne Robinson.

President Nancy Perkins chats with Deirdre Good about Spring Classes

March 5, 2021

President Nancy Perkins chats with Curriculum Committee Chair Deirdre Good about upcoming Spring Classes.

Nancy Perkins interviews Duncan Newcomer about teaching at Senior College

March 5, 2021

Duncan discusses his recent course at Senior College, "The Spiritual Life of Lincoln and the Idea of America".

President Nancy Perkins chats with instructor, board member, and treasurer Brenda Smith

March 4, 2021

President Nancy Perkins chats with Senior College Board member and Treasurer Brenda Smith about teaching, writing, and her personal history.

President Nancy Perkins chats with Jim Owen about teaching at Senior College

March 1, 2021

Nancy asks Jim about his experience teaching at Senior College, and a bit about his interesting and unusual background. Fun fact and spoiler alert: Jim spent some of his childhood years living in Moscow where he was frequently tailed by the KGB.