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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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21:33

Trauma Intervention Program of Greater Portland

Community Connections in Maine ·

2025/09/30

Pam Grant, Program Director of Trauma Intervention Program of Greater Portland discusses the mission of the organization, which sends responders to aid victims and loved ones following traumatic events. The organization works with nine communities in Greater Portland as well as Maine Medical Center. We discuss what is needed in a volunteer, and the organizations hopes to expand their efforts deeper into Maine.

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25:38

Ruths Reusable Resources

Community Connections in Maine ·

2025/09/30

We're joined by Ruth Libby, founder of Ruth's Reusable Resources, along with Lisa Thomas-Willey, Operations Manager. This organization began in Ruth's Portland-area basement and has since grown to a vast warehouse. Ruth's collects gently used and surplus supples for use in schools and classrooms across Maine through their membership-based teacher store.

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22:05

PSLStrive

Community Connections in Maine ·

2025/09/30

Whitney Wildes and Alex Woodhouse join us to talk about the services of South Portland based PSL/Strive, an organization that provides support and life skills programs for intellectually disabled citzens of Southern Maine. We discuss the ongoing "Kevin on the Roof" fundraiser, one of the organization's most significant fundrasing events.

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25:03

American Red Cross - Cpl. Hutchins Ride

Community Connections in Maine ·

2025/07/30

We chat with Steve Thomas of the American Red Cross who explains why summer blood donations are so crucial, and the benefits of using the Red Cross Blood Donor App. We also speak with Ryan Walter, organizer of the Cpl. Hutchins Memorial Ride benefitting the Travis Mills Foundation, kicking off August 2nd in Monmouth.

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23:05

Community Connections with Patrisha McLean - Aired...

Community Connections in Maine ·

2025/07/15

Conversation with the CEO and Founder of "Finding Our Voices" providing direct support to Maine Women and Children who are survivors of domestic abuse, and their July "Into the Light" program.

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20:38

Alzheimers Foundation of America

Community Connections in Maine ·

2025/06/05

Chris Schnieder, Director of Media Relations joins us this week to talk about the basics of Alzheimer's and dementia, and to detail an upcoming free conference at the Portland Regency Hotel on June 11th. The Alzheimer's Foundation of America works to educate and provide support for Alzheimer's patients and caregivers.

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18:49

Embers Paws of Hope

Community Connections in Maine ·

2025/06/05

We meet Tim Nickles (and Halligan), and learn about his therapy dog organization. Tim discusses his inspiration for starting Embers Paws of Hope, the unique challenges those in the military and first responder community face, and a number of education events where people can meet therapy dog Halligan and learn more about therapy dogs.

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20:01

Scarborough Buy Local

Community Connections in Maine ·

2025/06/05

We visit with Jesse Fowler, founder of Scarborough Buy Local. We discuss the organization's history, role in supporting local business, and the various neighborhoods that make Scarborough unique.

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25:15

United Way of Southern Maine

Community Connections in Maine ·

2025/03/24

Host Stella Mars speaks with Dan Coyne, Chief Impact and Governance Officer for United Way of Southern Maine. Dan shares the many ways that the United Way of Southern Maine has a positive impact on the communities in Cumberland and York counties.The United Way has a program where they have volunteers do income taxes for people making less than $67,000 annually.Dan also explains ALICE: Every day, 38% of households in Southern Maine make tough choices such as deciding between quality child care and

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23:09

Age Friendly Saco

Community Connections in Maine ·

2025/03/17

Host Stella Mars speaks with Jean Saunders, Executive Director of Age Friendly Saco, a nonprofit with a mission to help those 55+. Jean discusses programs and offerings including rides to medical appointments and much more. Learn more, volunteer, or donate at AgeFriendlySaco.org.

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21:38

United Midcoast Charities

Community Connections in Maine ·

2025/03/10

Host Stella Mars speaks with Becca Gildred, Executive Director of United Midcoast Charities. Becca shares how the organization works with other non-profits "to raise all the boats in the harbor". Becca talks about the many programs and offerings that United Midcoast Charities delivers and shares exciting news about a volunteer fair at the Flanagan Center in Rockland on Tuesday, March 11th, from 4-7 PM.To learn more, donate, or volunteer, visit UnitedMidcoastCharities.org.

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21:54

Extended Learning Opportunities

Community Connections in Maine ·

2025/03/03

Host Stella Mars speaks with Rick Wilson, an Extended Learning Opportunity (ELO) specialist for the Maine Department of Education. Rick is also the ELO Coordinator for Brunswick Schools.Rick shares the different types of experiential learning opportunities that exist today for youth outside of the classroom. He discusses many partnerships and shares that these opportunities are avialable for credit and in some cases, are even paid jobs.

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25:24

American Red Cross

Community Connections in Maine ·

2025/02/24

Host Stella Mars speaks with Sophie Piconi, Executive Director of American Red Cross Central and Midcoast Maine. Sophie talks about the critical need for blood donations following winter storms. Additionally, Sophie discusses Red Cross Disaster Services and services that the Red Cross offers to veterans and personnel serving in the armed forces.Learn more about the Red Cross programs and how to volunteer by visiting RedCross.org.

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23:40

Safe Voices (Shelter and Support Services for victims...

Community Connections in Maine ·

2025/02/17

Heads Up: This show contains mature content.Host Stella Mars speaks with Grace Kendall, Director of Development and Engagement at Safe Voices. Safe Voices is a resource center for survivors of sexual exploitation, sexual trafficking, and domestic violence. Their free, confidential, anonymous 24/7 helpline is 1-800-559-2927.From SafeVoices.org: Safe Voices currently operates the only shelter and support services for victims of domestic violence and sex trafficking and exploitation in Androscoggin,

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21:29

Children's Museum and Theatre of Maine

Community Connections in Maine ·

2025/02/10

Host Stella Mars speaks with Julie Pezzino, Executive Director of the Children's Museum and Theatre of Maine. Julie shares information about their programs and offerings at the facility at Thompson's Point. She discusses membership, theatrical productions, exhibits, and more! Learn more at kitetails.org.

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22:22

Living Innovations

Community Connections in Maine ·

2025/01/13

Emily Elliot, Community Relations Manager with Living Innovations joins us. Living Innovations, based in Saco and with a presence in all regions of Maine, provides programs and assistance to better the lives of Mainers with intellectual and developmental disabilities. One of their flagship programs is the Shared Living program, which allows residents to live at home with qualified family members or caretakers. Living Innovations also has programs to benefit children, and job training as well. Find

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21:33

Wild Seed Project

Community Connections in Maine ·

2025/01/13

We sit down with Caitlin Marshall, Communications Director, and Emily Baisden, Seed Center Director at Wild Seed Project. This organization promotes the restoration of native plant life in Maine. The Project offers in-person and virtual workshops, a number of helpful online resources for gardeners, educational resources for schools, and maintains an ethically sourced online seed store. Learn more at wildseedproject.net

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25:31

The Iris Network

Community Connections in Maine ·

2025/01/13

We chat with Amy Whitmore, Director of Development and Communications of The Iris Network, and Lisa Rouelle, Director of the Iris Park Apartments. The Portland-based Iris Network is a statewide organization that provides programs, assistance and hardware for citizens with serious visual impairments and blindness. Part of The Iris Network’s mission is operating the Iris Park Apartments in Portland, which caters to and has programs benefitting Mainers with low vision and blindness. Find out more at

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23:01

New England Breast Cancer Alliance

Community Connections in Maine ·

2024/12/23

Host Stella Mars speaks with Marisa Paraschak Founder and President of the New England Breast Cancer Alliance.Marisa learned there was little support for young women with the diagnosis, so she set about creating the network she wished was available when she was diagnosed. NEBCA, a Maine nonprofit founded in 2019 by breast cancer survivors, funds research to improve detection, treatment, and survival rates and connects and supports those dealing with breast cancer.Marisa discusses the organization

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25:07

My Place Teen Center

Community Connections in Maine ·

2024/12/16

Host Stella Mars speaks with Donna Dwyer, CEO of the nonprofit My Place Teen Center. My Place Teen Center, with locations in Westbrook and Biddeford, helps teens to be fed, safe, and loved. They offer a number of programs that teach job skills, financial literacy, and leadership skills. To make a donation or to learn more, visit MyPlaceTeenCenter.org.

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