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Interviews with organizations, individuals, donors and other partners who are working to improve the quality of life for all Maine people.

  1. 2023-03-30

    Frances Perkins: shining a light on her legacy

    Do you know who Frances Perkins is? If the answer is no, you're not alone. She was the first woman elected to a presidential cabinet and under Franklin Delano Roosevelt served as the Secretary of Labor for 12 years. She is responsible for crafting legislation for FDR's New Deal and creating the federal social safety net as we know it today. Perkins spent summers on the family homestead in Damariscotta. The Frances Perkins Center has purchased the home, which is on the National Register of Historic Places, and is preserving it to shine a light on her legacy.  The "Maine Ties" theme is "Blue Heron" by 317 Main.

    11 min

  2. 2023-02-24

    Teen homelessness: New beginnings start with a bed

    For teens without homes, a bed can mean a new beginning. Preble Street, a nonprofit organization in Portland that provides services to people experiencing homelessness, has seen a rise in teen homelessness. Leah McDonald, senior director of social work, talks about the causes of teen homelessness and the organization's supports for youth. The "Maine Ties" theme is "Blue Heron" by 317 Main.

    12 min

  3. 2023-01-13

    Feeding Maine, from Aroostook to York

    Maine ranks near the top for highest food insecurity rates in the country.  Dixie Shaw from Catholic Charities of Maine in Aroostook County and Katie Brown from Youthfull Maine talk about food insecurity in their regions and how they fight it. The "Maine Ties" theme is "Blue Heron" by 317 Main.

    12 min

  4. 2022-10-27

    From Congo to college: one student's story

    In 2017, Mike Masudi arrived to the U.S. by himself at age 19. Since then, he's earned his GED, an associate degree in information technology, and is pursuing a bachelor's degree in cybersecurity. In this episode, Mike shares how he got where he is today. Anja Hanson, academic advisor at Portland Adult Education, describes the obstacles adult learners face and the determination they have to succeed. The "Maine Ties" theme is "Blue Heron" by 317 Main.

    15 min

  5. 2022-09-29

    Domestic Violence Awareness Month

    October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. This episode's guest is Kelly Brown, associate director of Next Step Domestic Violence Project in Ellsworth and Machias. The "Maine Ties" theme is "Blue Heron" by 317 Main.

    19 min

  6. 2022-08-19

    The show must go on: Maine theaters rebound after pandemic

    COVID-19 shuttered Maine's theaters for more than 18 months. But communities rallied to support the performing arts even as they were deemed inessential services.  Dana Packard of the Saco River Theatre in Buxton and Keri Lupien of The Waldo in Waldoboro share how their theaters coped with the pandemic and how the arts in Maine are stronger than ever. The "Maine Ties" theme is "Blue Heron" by 317 Main.

    18 min

  7. 2022-08-08

    Shaping the future of the Shakers

    The only active Shaker community in the world sits humbly 20 miles north of Portland, Maine, home to two practicing Shakers. There, an effort to restore the last Shaker herb house in the country will create opportunities for the outside community to connect with Shaker history and culture. Brother Arnold Haad and Shaker Museum and Library Director Michael Graham discuss Shaker history and its future. Simple Gifts is performed by Palaver Strings. The "Maine Ties" theme is "Blue Heron" by 317 Main.

    22 min

  8. 2022-07-15

    Closing the nature gap in Maine's urban communities

    Thoughts of Maine might conjure up lush landscapes, but 96 percent of Maine's low-income and non-white residents live in a nature-deprived area. Nan Cumming, executive director of Portland Parks Conservancy, and Tom Farrell, director of parks and recreation for the Town of Brunswick, discuss what they are doing to bridge the nature gap and provide accessible green space for their communities.  The "Maine Ties" theme is "Blue Heron" by 317 Main.

    24 min
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Interviews with organizations, individuals, donors and other partners who are working to improve the quality of life for all Maine people.

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  • Creator
    Maine Community Foundation
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2023
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2023 Maine Ties
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    Maine Ties