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Maine Policy Matters

Maine Policy Matters

By: Margaret Chase Smith Policy Center
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 The Margaret Chase Smith Policy Center is a nonpartisan, independent research and public service unit of the University of Maine (UMaine).Copyright 2022 All rights reserved. Political Science Politics & Government
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  • S7E2 Feeding Maine: The Fight Against Hunger in Urban and Rural Communities

    S7E2 Feeding Maine: The Fight Against Hunger in Urban and Rural Communities
    Mar 27 2025

    In this episode, we interview Heather Paquette, Kelly Sirimoglu, and Justin Strasburger on the prevalence of food insecurity in Maine.

    Resources

    https://www.gsfb.org/2025-2030-strategic-plan/ https://www.prfoodcenter.org/ https://www.fullplates.org/

    Donate to Maine Policy Review: https://mcspolicycenter.umaine.edu/donate-to-maine-policy-review/

    Our Website: https://mcspolicycenter.umaine.edu/maine-policy-matters/

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    Transcript: https://mcspolicycenter.umaine.edu/2025/03/27/s7e2-feeding-maine-the-fight-against-hunger-in-urban-and-rural-communities/
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    54 mins
  • S7E1 Climate Resilience in Maine: Protecting Communities and Infrastructure

    S7E1 Climate Resilience in Maine: Protecting Communities and Infrastructure
    Jan 21 2025

    On this episode, we feature a special host, Nicole Leblanc, who is a writer for our podcast. This episode focuses on climate resilience, Maine's efforts toward clean energy and transportation, and Maine's climate change infrastructure and will have two segments. The first will feature a one-on-one interview with Chief Engineer for the Maine Department of Transportation Joyce Taylor. The second segment will feature a panel with Sarah Curran, Judy East, and Samantha Horn.

    Resources

    MaineDOT's Climate Initiative

    Maine Climate Council

    Maine Climate Resilience Grant

    Maine Adaptation Toolkit

    Donate to Maine Policy Review: https://mcspolicycenter.umaine.edu/donate-to-maine-policy-review/

    Our Website: https://mcspolicycenter.umaine.edu/maine-policy-matters/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/umainepolicycenter/

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/umainepolicy

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mcs.policy.center/?hl=en

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/umainepolicy
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • S6E3 Harm Reduction: Compassionate Solutions to Maine’s Opioid Epidemic

    S6E3 Harm Reduction: Compassionate Solutions to Maine’s Opioid Epidemic
    Dec 13 2024

    In this episode, we interview Gordon Smith, Alex Rezk, Dr. Rachel Solotaroff, and Glenn Gordon on the opioid epidemic in Maine.

    Resources:

    https://knowyouroptions.me/ https://mainedrugdata.org/

    Donate to Maine Policy Review: https://mcspolicycenter.umaine.edu/donate-to-maine-policy-review/

    Our Website: https://mcspolicycenter.umaine.edu/maine-policy-matters/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/umainepolicycenter/

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/umainepolicy

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mcs.policy.center/?hl=en

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/umainepolicy

    Transcript: Coming soon.
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    1 hr and 5 mins

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