Maine Ties
Interviews with organizations, individuals, donors and other partners who are working to improve the quality of life for all Maine people.
Podcasting since 2022 • 16 episodes
Maine Ties
Latest Episodes
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 craft...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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10:59
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 dir...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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11:56
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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11:41
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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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14:50