Roger McCord

47 posts

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: moc.l1751522136iamg@1751522136drocc1751522136mrego1751522136r1751522136

Language(s) Spoken: English

A baseball thrown by a pitcher prepares to land in the catcher's glove, sailing past the batter at right

Chasing Maine: How I catch 90 mph baseballs

We mic'd up a catcher and gave him a GoPro to capture what it's like to be a catcher during a game.

ByRoger McCord

July 24, 2022

Chasing Maine: The Feeding Frenzy

Watch as a nest of Eastern phoebe grow, get fed, and take flight in this episode of Chasing Maine.

ByRoger McCord

June 26, 2022

A university graduate wearing a cap and gown walks past other graduates during a graduation ceremony

Chasing Maine: The Graduation Dream

Nearly eight years after coming to the U.S., two immigrants have achieved their dreams of graduating from nursing school.

ByRoger McCord

May 15, 2022

Construction crews work on installing a portion of the new bridge

Chasing Maine: The 60-Hour Bridge

Roger McCord captures the innovative $21 million Portland bridge project through time-lapse and drone videography.

ByRoger McCord

April 27, 2022

A basketball player prepares to release the ball while shooting a free throw

Chasing Maine: The Gold Ball

Roger McCord captures the excitement of the state basketball tournament as the Flagg brothers lead Nokomis High to its first boys' basketball state championship.

ByRoger McCord

March 13, 2022

A pitcher for the University of Southern Maine softball team in the middle of her windup during a game

Chasing Maine: The Portfolio

As Roger McCord's retirement nears, he takes a look back at some of Chasing Maine's best moments.

ByRoger McCord

December 19, 2021

A rodeo clown exists the performance area.

Chasing Maine: The rodeo clown

A rodeo clown discusses what it's like to partake in the most dangerous eight seconds in sports.

ByRoger McCord

October 10, 2021