Roger McCord

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Roger McCord is a freelance videojournalist that contributes the Chasing Maine series to The Maine Monitor.

He has had a wide-ranging career in journalism, spanning the gamut from writing/reporting to daily news photography to working on various news desks as an editor. The most recent incarnation is in video production, usually brief features and mini-documentaries in and about Maine.

His video journalism has been recognized by the Maine Press Association and has been a finalist for the New England Emmy Awards.

Contact Roger with questions or concerns: rogermccord@gmail.com

An Eastern phoebe holds a dragonfly in its beak.

Meet the ‘Lions of the Landscape’

Roger McCord takes you up close to the Eastern phoebes once again.

ByRoger McCord

June 11, 2023

Dave Gutter plays a red guitar while sitting in a chair.

The Songwriter: Dave Gutter talks being a Grammy winner

Hear about what it's like to be at the Grammys as an award-winning musician.

ByRoger McCord

April 23, 2023

Players from the Ellsworth high school girls basketball team prepare to be handed the gold basketball state championship trophy.

A win-win heartbreaker of a state championship basketball game

Host Roger McCord covers a state championship basketball game by focusing on the role parents play.

ByRoger McCord

March 12, 2023

Building the future: University of Maine home to world’s largest 3D printer

Take an inside look at the world's largest 3D printer — right here in Maine.

ByRoger McCord

February 5, 2023

A statue of a fisherman holding a fish by the ferry terminal in Eastport, Maine

Landing in Eastport and finding a new life Downeast

Roger McCord travels to Washington County to explore how a once bustling community is making a comeback.

ByRoger McCord

January 21, 2023

From Mexico to Maine: Change thrives in Milbridge

Roger McCord travels to a small, diverse Washington County town to see what life is like for the Mexican community and how they maintain their holiday tradition.

ByRoger McCord

December 11, 2022

Aerial view of Penobscot Narrows Bridge and Observatory

Chasing Maine: Inside the Penobscot Narrows Bridge and Observatory

Very few people see the inner workings of the bridge connecting Prospect and Bucksport.

ByRoger McCord

August 28, 2022