Tara Bellando’s summer job gave her an unforgettable chance to “be” a Kennedy for a day. Tara was working as a maid at an inn, when she got the word that a Kennedy wedding was happening on the premises. Soon Tara wrangled a way through the gates as a guest.

Deborah Dunbar was born and raised in Flint Michigan, just eight blocks from Buick headquarters. She spent 10 years working at two auto parts plants. When she was laid off,  it seemed no one was hiring automotive workers. But a local recruiter introduced her to a booming new industry: medical manufacturing. Deborah is now using the same exact skills she used to make car parts to make artificial knees, elbows, and hips.Also in this episode: from nanotechnology to small business.

How neighbors on a Maine island learn to forgive.

Politicians are all talking about alternative sources of energy. One such energy source is hydroelectric power, something Fred Ayer knows a lot about. Fred is a fisheries expert who's been involved with hydroelectric projects for decades. After emotional court battles over dam construction took a personal toll on him, Fred started consulting with environmental groups. He talks to Dick Gordon about how he now uses his expertise to  bring together opposing sides. Recently, he helped negotiate the successful purchase of three dams along the Penobscot River. also, finding a new faith.