Marcelle Hutchins

Former Staff

Marcelle Hutchins is an associate producer for Here & Now.

With an undergraduate degree from the University of Maine at Farmington and a master's from Emerson College, her work has appeared in The Boston Globe, Huffington Post and Public Radio International.

Born in Cameroon, West Africa, Marcelle's family landed in Maine, where she regularly visits her twin sister and parents.

Recently published

A shot of the "Passage of Peace" art installation. (Oneida Nation)

Hit hard by the pandemic, Oneida Indian Nation brings message of remembrance with 'Passage of Peace'

In response to the pandemic's threat to Indigenous communities, the Oneida Indian Nation unveiled an art installation called "Passage of Peace."

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05:46Dec 16, 2021

Villagers attempt to save their rice crops after last month's flooding in Bishan County on Aug. 9, 2007 in Chongqing, China. (China Photos/Getty Images)

How researchers at UC Davis developed a new strain of rice to help farmers in Southeast Asia

Climate change may affect the production of rice as early as 2030, according to a study published this month in the Nature Food journal.

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06:00Nov 24, 2021

Dennis Richmond Jr.’s great great great grandmother, Mary Elizabeth Roselle Glover. (Courtesy of Dennis Richmond Jr.)

Ancestry offers a missing link for Black families with the release of Freedmen's Bureau records

Ancestry consultant Nicka Sewell-Smith talks about the new collection and finding her own family's origin.

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10:53Oct 29, 2021

Close up of dentist holding angled mirror and hook while examining a patient. (Getty Images)

Fear Of The Dentist — It's Real. Tell Us Why You Dread Going To Your Appointment

Dental phobia affects up to 24% of the population, according to Harvard Health Publishing.

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Sep 14, 2021

A frustrated teenager sits against the lockers in a school hallway. (Getty Images)

Are The Kids Alright? We Want To Hear From Young People About Their Mental Health

A year and a half into the pandemic, kids everywhere are having to adapt to near-constant change, uncertainty and instability. Tell us, how are you feeling right now?

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Sep 8, 2021

The Post-Pandemic Future Of The Fitness Industry

Millions of Americans went online from the comfort of their homes to keep fit during the pandemic.

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05:50Jun 10, 2021

How do you define patriotism? (Getty Images)

Tell Us: How Do You Define Patriotism?

With the Fourth of July around the corner, we're asking listeners to explain what patriotism means to them.

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Jun 7, 2021

Students throw their caps in the air. (Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

High School Seniors, Tell Us About Your Pandemic Experience And Post-Graduation Plans

Here & Now wants to hear from high school seniors about their experience learning and planning their futures during the pandemic.

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Mar 19, 2021

Face protection mask and travel documents over trolley bag. Travel and flight rules during coronavirus pandemic crisis. (Getty Images)

Dreaming Of A Vacation? Ask An Expert Your Questions About Traveling During COVID-19

A looming question persists a year into the pandemic — is it safe to travel? Travel expert Elizabeth Blount McCormick joins us to answer your questions and concerns.

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Mar 11, 2021

Tyson Foods team members receive Covid-19 vaccines from health officials at the Wilkesboro, N.C. facility on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021. (Melissa Melvin/AP Images for Tyson Foods)

Ask An Expert Your COVID-19 Vaccine Questions

With confusion and misinformation around vaccines circulating on social media, Here & Now wants to know what questions our listeners have about the COVID-19 vaccine.

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Feb 17, 2021