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REAL REAL ESTATE

Hosted by realtor Andreia Darian, Real Real Estate takes a look at the factors to consider in the world of real estate and home-purchasing. Featured guests include local market experts Matt Rowan, Tom Chesmore, and Mike Oullette. Real Real Estate airs on Cable 8 every weekend -- Friday, Saturday, and Sunday -- at 4:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Hello Bellingham

Hello Bellingham is produced and hosted by Bellingham filmmaker David Press. Each month Press presents a lively mixture of talk, music, video, commercial spoofs, and other so-called entertainment. You can't ask for much more fun for the money -- especially as it's free!

Hello Bellingham airs on Cable 8 every Thursday at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Michael Legge (a.k.a. Dr. Dreck) hosts this series of full-length "B" movies every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday night at 10pm. Assisted by Laura Nogueira, the good Doctor presents introductory segments in the style of such low-budget 60's and 70's television series as Major Mudd and Creature Feature.

Linda Trudeau interviews local, regional and national artists and performers, as well as other public figures for her taped shows which run on Channel 8 every weekend, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m.

People, Places, and Things

Produced by ABMI Board Member Brian Sutherland, People, Places, and Things is a half-hour talk show highlighting topics of local interest. The debut show in March explored cancer research and the Joanna C. Marino Fund. "The idea is to raise awareness of things inside and outside of Bellingham," says host Sutherland. The show appears on Ch. 8 Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at 2:30pm and 6:30pm.

In The Spotlight

Don Keller hosts this live call-in public affairs talk show which appears periodically on Wednesday nights at 7:00 p.m. Keller is a Mendon resident and a member of the ABMI Board of Directors. The show is rebroadcast on Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m and 7:00 p.m.

Along the Blackstone

Hosted by National Park Service Ranger Chuck Arning, this show explores the rich and often overlooked history of the Blackstone Valley region, one of the birthplaces of the Industrial Revolution. The show airs on Monday at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m.

ABMI SPECIALS

Concerts on the Grass

Every summer ABMI sponsors the Concerts on the Grass series, presenting free music and entertainment for the residents of Bellingham and Mendon. Tapes of the concerts air the following weekend and are replayed periodically throughout the winter.

Santa's Elves

In December ABMI collaborates with the Bellingham Women of Today to present the Santa's Elves Telethon, which runs live of course, raising money for needy area families.

Local School Graduations
ABMI is there to record the first steps of Bellingham and Mendon graduates out into the big wide world.

Town Elections and Meetings
ABMI covers local government as it happens: selectmen's meetings, town boards, and Annual Town Meetings as well as local election coverage.

Sports
ABMI covers local sporting events from youth leagues through high school, and right up to the professional ranks.

Breaking News
Teacher Contract Dispute? Rally to Support the Troops? Mendon Town Fair? Whatever the local event, ABMI will try to be there with volunteers assisted by professional staff, bringing the community into better focus for the access audience.

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