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Community Connections in Maine

Community Connections lifts up the people, organizations, and issues that make Maine a better place to live, work, and play.

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25:03

Maine Needs

Community Connections in Maine ·

2024/12/09

Host Stella Mars speaks with Angela Stone, Founder and Executive Director of Maine Needs. Maine Needs collects gently used items and disburses them throughout the state via a network of case workers and outreach folks.Presently, Maine Needs is getting 200 requests every 3 days. The enormous team of volunteers helps to sort and pick items for those who make the requests.To learn more or make a donation, please visit MaineNeeds.org.

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23:42

Lives In The Balance (Dr. Ross Greene)

Community Connections in Maine ·

2024/12/02

Host Stella Mars speaks with author, speaker, and educator Dr. Ross Greene about his nonprofit organization, Lives In The Balance.Lives in the Balance offers a wide array of training options and free resources on Dr. Ross Greene’s evidence-based Collaborative & Proactive Solutions (CPS) model. These resources are for parents, teachers, and caregivers working with vulnerable children. Learn more at LivesInTheBalance.org

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24:08

Maine Office of Health Insurance Marketplace

Community Connections in Maine ·

2024/11/25

Host Stella Mars speaks with Hilary Schneider, Director of the Maine DHHS Office of the Health Insurance Marketplace. Director Schneider explains who is eligible for coverage and how to enroll. The Open Enrollment period is Nov 1-Dec 15 for coverage Jan 1.CoverME.gov is Maine's official Marketplace where individuals and families can shop for and enroll in health and dental insurance. It is also the only place to apply for financial help to lower monthly premiums and out-of-pocket costs. In fact, 85%

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24:40

Christmas Tree Santas

Community Connections in Maine ·

2024/11/18

Host Stella Mars speaks with Alex Gramling, founder of Christmas Tree Santas, a national nonprofit based in Maine. In conjunction with nonprofit partners, Christmas Tree Santas provides fresh cut trees to low-income and military families. Learn more at ChristmasTreeSantas.org.

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24:06

Maine Housing (Home Energy Program and Low Interest...

Community Connections in Maine ·

2024/11/11

Host Stella Mars speaks with Daniel Brennan, Director of Maine Housing. He shares details about Maine's home energy assistance program (HEAP). Additionally, Dan provides information about lead paint remediation and low-cost loans available for first-time homebuyers, first-generation homebuyers, and developers.Learn more at MECAP.org (Maine Community Action Programs) or at MaineHousing.org.

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24:26

Gary's House (For Family of Hospitalized Patients)

Community Connections in Maine ·

2024/11/05

Host Stella Mars speaks with Joe Minard, Executive Director of Gary's House in Portland; a home away from home for those who have family members in the hospital.Learn about the history of Gary's House, about their fundraisers, and about how you can help support Gary's House.Learn more at GarysHouse.org.Fred Forsley from Shipyard Brewing joins Stella Mars to talk about his support of Gary's House through the Forsley Award. Fred also lifts up many other non-profit organizations and events that he and

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24:26

Maine CDC Breast and Cervical Health Program

Community Connections in Maine ·

2024/10/28

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.Host Stella Mars speaks with Janine Bonk, Health Educator 3 with the Maine Center for Disease Control. Janine explains the free offerings through the Maine CDC Breast and Cervical Health Program. For information or to enroll in the program, call 1-800-350-5180 or email info@mbchp.gov.

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24:23

The Colby Fund (Preganancy and Infant Loss)

Community Connections in Maine ·

2024/10/21

Host Stella Mars speaks with Tammy Fournier, co-founder of The Colby Fund. Tammy is joined by Billy Smith, a parent who lost an infant.October is pregnancy and infant loss awareness month. Tammy and Billy speak their personal experiences with loss. They also share the resources offered by The Colby Fund.Learn more at The Colby Fund on facebook or here: The Colby Fund (google.com).

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23:47

Maine Gun Safety Coalition

Community Connections in Maine ·

2024/10/14

Host Stella Mars speaks with Attorney Margaret Groban from the Maine Gun Safety Coalition. Attorney Groban explains the difference between the Yellow Flag law and the "Red Flag" Law (also known as an Extreme Risk Protection Order).Under a true Extreme Risk Protection Order law, family members and law enforcement are able to directly petition a court to temporarily restrict someone's access to firearms when they pose a danger to themselves or others.Attorney Grobhan shares the rationale for adopting

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24:00

Maine TREE Foundation

Community Connections in Maine ·

2024/10/07

Maine TREE Foundation is Maine Timber Research and Environmental Education. Maine TREE educates and advocates for the sustainable use of the forest and the ecological, environmental, and social health of Maine's forest communities. Maine TREE is the leading organization in Maine, addressing challenges associated with forest workforce development and climate education while enhancing public awareness about the importance of Maine's forest resources. Host Stella Mars speaks with Executive Director,

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25:06

Acorn Productions (Maine Playwrights Festival;...

Community Connections in Maine ·

2024/09/30

Host Stella Mars speaks with Robbie Harrison, Education Director of Acorn Productions. Acorn Productions produces the Maine Playwrights Festival; offers adult classes on writing for theater and screen; acting; and sound design. They also offer middle school and high school programs in Maine.Learn more at Acorn-Productions.org

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24:15

Good Theater

Community Connections in Maine ·

2024/09/23

Host Stella Mars speaks with folks from Good Theater in Portland. Guests Gusta Johnson, Executive Director and Brian Allen, Co-founder and Artistic Director share the vital role that Good Theater plays in the theater scene in Maine. They also share news about their new performance space and upcoming season.

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25:02

Hope Acts: Services for Immigrants and Refugees

Community Connections in Maine ·

2024/09/16

Host Stella Mars speaks with Martha Stein, Executive Director of Hope Acts, a nonprofit organization in Portland Maine.Hope Acts offers asylum seekers access to housing and basic needs, assistance in navigating complex immigration processes, and resources for learning English to help them successfully transition to a new life in Maine.Martha shares information about services, volunteering, and a fundraiser coming up on 9/21/24. Learn more about Hope Acts at HopeActs.org.

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24:40

The Dempsey Center and Dempsey Challenge

Community Connections in Maine ·

2024/09/10

Host Stella Mars speaks with Katelynn Davis, Director of Communications and Marketing at the Dempsey Center. Katelynn discusses the many offerings that the Dempsey Center offers to those who have had a cancer journey--and their families and caregivers. Katelynn also shares information about two big fundraisers, including the Dempsey Challenge.

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23:13

Community Connections: Maine Youth Power

Community Connections in Maine ·

2024/09/02

Host Stella Mars speaks with Jane Powers, one of the founders of Maine Youth Power. Jane is the Policy and Endorsement Director of this organization that offers a connected political space for young people across the state and particularly those in rural areas. Learn more at Maine YouthPower.org.

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23:59

Drive Sober Campaign: Holden Police Chief Benjamin

Community Connections in Maine ·

2024/08/26

Host Stella Mars speaks with Holden Police Chief, Eddie Benjamin, regarding the Maine Bureau of Highway Safety's "Drive Sober" campaign.Chief Benjamin shares shocking statistics and offers practical advice about refraining from driving impaired.Additionally, Chief Benjamin discusses the Holden PD's "25 Days of Kindness" initiative.Following the conversation with Chief Benjamin, we offer an encore presentation of part of a conversation with the Saco River Wildlife Center that aired previously.

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25:08

Port Resources (Serving those with intellectual...

Community Connections in Maine ·

2024/08/19

Host Stella Mars speaks with Sam Workman, Media and Marketing Manager and Katrina Bull, Senior Regional Manager and founder of Art of Belonging art show and sale.Port Resources provides round-the-clock care for individuals with intellectual disabilities or severe mental impairment. Sam and Katrina discuss the many ways they help folks to have fulfilling lives.The Art of Belonging art show and sale takes place in early December and teh public is welcome to submit and buy artwork. To learn more about

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20:44

Wayside Food Program (Food Rescue and Distribution)

Community Connections in Maine ·

2024/08/12

Host Stella Mars speaks with Emma Berry, Community Meals and CSFP Manager at Wayside Food Programs, a food rescue and distribution center. Emma shares the many ways Wayside helps the Portland and Windham communities with food security. To learn more, donate, or volunteer; please visit WaysideMaine.org

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23:31

Community Connections: Loose Ends (Textile Finishing)

Community Connections in Maine ·

2024/08/05

Host Stella Mars speaks with Masey Kaplan, one of the co-founders of Loose Ends, an organization that finishes textile projects left incomplete due to death or disability.Loose Ends has thousands of finishers in several different countries. Finishers complete the incomplete project, from sweathers and mittens to patchwork quilts and hand hooked rugs.To submit a project for completion, to make a donation, or to become a volunteer finisher; please visit LooseEnds.org.

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12:06

Community Connections: Y Camp

Community Connections in Maine ·

2024/07/29

Host Stella Mars speaks with Jeff Gleason, CEO and Camp Director of Y Camp in Windham. Jeff discusses the history and offerings of this summer camp for children. For more, please visit MaineYCamp.org.

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