Perspectives From Western Maryland

In this first episode of The Backbone, Sarah Myers introduces the heart behind the project and the stories it’s here to tell. She shares her own connection to Western Maryland, why she chose to stay, and how years of working in local media and community development led to creating a space for deeper, more human storytelling.This episode sets the stage for what’s coming: community conversations, narrated Lake-Front Magazine features, and reflections on what it’s really like to live and work in Deep Creek and the surrounding region. More than a show about headlines or highlights, The Backbone is about the people behind the place — and sharing what those of us who live here are doing on a random Tuesday.It’s an invitation into the stories, rhythms, and voices that shape this community — and an open call for listeners to be part of the conversation.The conversation introduces the Deep Creek Lake area and its community, emphasizing the importance of local perspectives and community storytelling. Sarah Myers, the owner of DeepCreekTimes.com (http://deepcreektimes.com/) and The Lakefront Magazine, discusses her work in connecting locals.Takeaways    •    Community storytelling    •    Rural community developmentChapters    •    00:00 Connecting Locals and Visitors Through StorytellingBuy The Service Solution Book: https://a.co/d/208PJnY