| Maine's Response to Global Warming | 12/25/2007 | 
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Global warming and climate change have become part of our lexicon and our conciousness. What policies has Maine adopted to mitigate the effects of climate change and how are we preparing for the future?
Host: Christopher St. John
Guest(s): Tracy Allen, Environment Maine; Beth Nagusky, GrowSmart Maine; Dylan Voorhees, Natural Resources Council of Maine |
| Maine Downtown Coalition | 12/18/2007 |
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A conversation about the Maine Downtown Coalition and initiatives to make Maine downtowns more attractive to live in and invest in.
Host: Christopher St. John
Guest(s): Kristin Cady, Maine Downtown Center; Maggie Drummond, GrowSmart Maine; Kevin Mattson, Mattson Development |
| Maine's Healthcare Workforce Shortage | 12/11/2007 |
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The Maine Department of Labor published a healthcare workforce report in 2007 showing increased demand for health care services over the next decade and projected workforce shortages across the range of health care positions. Guests discussed the on-the ground effects of the already pressing workforce shortage as well as current research and initiatives focused on bringing more workers into this critical and growing field.
Host: Lisa Pohlmann
Guest(s): John Dorrer, Center for Workforce Research and Information, Maine Dept of Labor; Elise Scala, Muskie School, USM; Mary Mayhew, Maine Hospital Association |
| Impact of Energy Prices on Maine | 12/04/2007 |
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The rising cost of fuel for homes and automobiles will have a huge impact on Maine this winter. What options and strategies are available to help individuals and prepare for future energy needs of Maine?
Host: Christopher St. John
Guest(s): John Kerry, Director, Office of Energy Independence & Security; Jamie Py, President, Maine Oil Dealers Assocation; Irving Faunce, Director, Program Operations, Western ME Community Action |
| Prevention of Hate Violence in Schools | 11/27/2007 |
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The Center for Prevention of Hate Violence presents its
Unity Project which is a school-based program to provide young people with the tools to create a culture of civility and respect by denouncing bias, bullying, and harassment.
Host: Christopher St. John
Guest(s): Stephen Wessler, Director; Devyn Cote, Abdullahi Abdi, Lewiston High School students |
| Community Energy Resources | 11/20/2007 |
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In light of the increasing costs of fossil fuels and the effects of global warming, how can Maine prepare for a future that relies on home-grown energy production?
Host: Christopher St. John
Guest(s): Joel Haskard, Clean Energy Resource Team, University of Minnesota; Sue Jones, Community Energy Partners, Freeport; Jim Batey,Executive Director, Somerset Economic Development Corporation |
| Ending Poverty in Maine | 11/10/2007 |
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This week’s State of the State show discusses a new national and statewide campaign to reduce poverty.
The Center for American Progress last year convened a diverse group of national experts and leaders to examine the causes and consequences of poverty in America and make recommendations for national action. Mark Greenberg, the executive director of this task force on poverty discusses their report titled “From Poverty to Prosperity: A National Strategy to Cut Poverty in Half.” Fen Fowler brings the issue to Maine by discussing the economic security and income equality issues facing Maine families today. Both were speakers at a statewide conference on November 5 in Augusta titled Maine Symposium on Poverty and Economic Security.
Host: Lisa Pohlmann
Guest(s): Mark Greenberg, Center for American Progress; Fen Fowler, Western Maine Community Action |
| Helping Working Adults get to College | 10/30/2007 |
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This weeks guests discuss state strategies that can be employed to help working adults achieve post secondary education given the changing needs of Maine's workforce.
Host: Lisa Pohlmann
Guest(s): Julie Strawn, Center on Law and Social Policy; Kathleen Moore, Kennebec Valley Community College; Karen Hadley Keim, Maine Educational Opportunity Center, U of ME |
| Question 5 Term Limits | 10/23/2007 |
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This week's show looks at Question #5 on the November Ballot. The question asks whether Maine voters would like to extend current term limits by two more terms. Our guests talk about the pros and cons surrounding this issue.
Host: Christopher St. John
Guest(s): Senator Beth Edmonds, Senator Richard Rosen, Michelle Small |
| Higher Education Bond | 10/16/2007 |
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This week's show discusses the upcoming election, specifically the bond question asking for money to fund improvements to the facilities at the state's university system, the community college system, and the Maine Maritime Academy.
Host: Christopher St. John
Guest(s): John Fitzsimmons, President Maine Community College System; Richard Patenaude, Chancellor University of Maine System |
| Bonding for Land Conservation | 10/09/2007 |
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This week's guests discuss the details of the upcoming vote before the Maine people on the conservation bond.
Host: Christopher St. John
Guest(s): Bruce Kidman, The Nature Conservancy; John Burrows, Atlantic Salmon Federation; David Etnier, Department of Marine Resources |
| Body of Evidence | 10/02/2007 |
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This week's show looks at the results of a study that measured toxin levels in people here in Maine. Guests were a part of the study and discuss what they found out.
Host: Christopher St. John
Guest(s): Russel Libby, Ex Director MOFGA; Senator Dana Dow; Representative Hannah Pingree |
| Emergency Preparedness Month | 09/25/2007 | |
September is Emergency Preparedness Month and this week's guests talk about what individuals, businesses, schools, and towns can do to get better prepared for the unknown.
Host: Ed Cervone
Guest(s): Rob McAleer, Maine Emergency Management Agency; Ginnie Ricker, Maine Emergency Management Agency; Kelly Amoroso, Kennebec County |
| Buy Local | 09/18/2007 |
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This week's guest take up the topic of buying locally and supporting local business.
Host: Christopher St. John
Guest(s): Stacy Mitchell, Institute for Local Self-Reliance; Mary Allen Lindermann, Coffee by Design |
| Land for Maine's Future | 09/11/2007 |
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This week's guests discuss bonding for public land purchases in Maine.
Host: Christopher St. John
Guest(s): Tim Glidden, Land for Maine's Future; Sally Jacobs, Orono Land Trust; Marilyn Meyerhans, The Apple Farm |
| Hunger in Maine | 09/04/2007 |
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This week's guests discuss hunger issues in Maine.
Host: Nicole Witherbee
Guest(s): Naomi Shalit, Kennebec Journal; Nancy Marcoux, Fairfield Interfaith Food Pantry; Ron Adams, Gorham School Department |
| Maine Indian Tribal State Commission | 08/28/2007 | |
Host: Christopher St. John
Guest(s): Paul Bisulca, Chair MITSC; Paul Jacques, Dep Comr Dept of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife; John Dieffenbacher-Krall, ED MITSC |
| Informed Growth Act
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Host: Christopher St. John
Guest(s): Donna Lerman, former Augusta City Councilor; Eleanor Kinney, Our Town Damnariscotta; Daphne Loring, Maine Fair Trade Campaign |
| Wind Power in Maine: Present and Future | 08/14/2007 |
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This week's show discusses current wind projects in Maine and the what the future holds. Guests discuss the pros and cons from the perspective of environmental interests, public health advocates, and the business community. Topics include economic development, air quality, and reduced CO2 emissions.
Host: Ed Cervone
Guest(s): Dylan Voorhees, Energy Project Director Natural Resource Council of Maine; Ed Miller, Executive Director American Lung Association Maine; Chris Hall, Senior Vice President Portland Regional Chamber |
| The Future of Maine's Transportation Infrastructure | 08/07/2007 |
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This week's guests discuss Maine's Twenty Year Transporation Plan and the continuing challenge of supporting the state's transportation needs with limited resources and rising costs.
Host: Christopher St. John
Guest(s): David Cole, Commissioner Department of Transportation; Senator Dennis Damon; Senator Christine Savage |
