 Good morning. Welcome to PMC's Airwaves newsletter. I'm Paul Lewis. April is here, and that means that spring is upon us. It feels like 2022 is just flying by. This April, PMC is excited to announce new programs, new shows, and new podcasts from our redesigned podcast studio to hit shows and stunning sets. PMC has never been this vibrant with creativity, but it's not just the sheer amount of shows that's impressive to us. It's the sheer amount of diversity in our catalog, from game shows to Friday nights, from talking heads to comedy, from public affairs to activism. It's humbling to see folks from all backgrounds and all walks of life bring their creativity and ideas to life. That truly is the power of freedom of speech in community. Let's share this joy of spring by starting off with new ways to create with PMC's newly designed podcast studio. PMC is so excited to announce our newly designed and updated podcast studio. Our podcast studio has been redesigned and retooled to bring professional sound and uncompromising utility and ease of use to your next podcast with soundproofing, the audio excellence of Rode Procaster microphone, and the power and ease of use of the Rodecaster Pro. You can have confidence in any audio project or podcast you intend to create. Rent the new podcast studio by going to portlandmedia.org slash podcast. Interested in starting your own podcast? PMC offers a variety of in-depth workshops and walkthroughs to get you started on your next audio project. To get started, head over to portlandmedia.org slash podcasting. Now let's talk about PMC's newest board member, Dan Reed. PMC is excited to welcome its newest board member, Dan Reed. Dan's long but ultimately rewarding journey in our unique city is full of community outreach and involvement. From his hometown in Ohio, Dan began his work in the community through his involvement at a local food pantry. Later he would open his own cleaning business. At the same time, he pursued art photography as a personal interest and then eventually left the cleaning business to start his own media marketing firm, Wizardly Media. Aside from his own marketing business, he works for SCORE as their main marketing and administrative manager. He continues to be involved with the Rotary 7780 district public relations team with his interest in fundraising and media marketing. We're very fortunate that Dan is also letting his community spirit shine on PMC. Next, let's talk about the all new edition of Patience on the News. In this edition of Patience on the News, Harold interviews retired Admiral Gregory Johnson. Admiral Johnson is a proud graduate of the University of Maine in Orno. Admiral Johnson was the former US commander of Naval Forces Europe and commander-in-chief of Allied Forces Southern Europe. We look forward to his professional take on the situation in Ukraine. Don't miss this opportunity to hear from the Admiral. Watch new episodes of Patience on the News by going to portlandmedia.org. Next, let's talk about the new members of PMC. PMC is so excited to welcome Maine Writers and Publishers Alliance as new members of Portland Media Center. Since 1975, Maine Writers and Publishers Alliance has brought together writers, readers, and literary professionals from all 16 counties in Maine. They offer workshops, seminars, and literary craft retreats. The organization's office is housed in the Glickman Library at the University of Southern Maine. Learn more about the craft in the community of Maine Writers by going to mainwriters.org. We're so excited to see longtime PMC supporter William Harwood has been nominated by Governor Mills to be the public advocate for the state of Maine. The office of the public advocate's primary responsibility is to represent the interests of Maine utility consumers primarily in proceedings before the Maine Utilities Commission and in cases before Federal Energy Regulatory Commission also the Federal Communications Commission. It's an important job and we are so glad to see an individual who stands for a community and public outreach take the lead on this. It's so exciting to see so many creative folks at PMC this April. On behalf of everyone here at PMC and our non-profit members, we want to wish you a happy spring and a warm summer. We'll see you next month with more important announcements. Until then, stay strong, stay safe, and keep creating.