World Password Day
Today is World Password Day, a reminder of passwords’ critical role in internet safety.Strong password practices aren’t just recommended, they’re essential.
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Our Power, Our Planet: Celebrating Earth Day 2025 Together
Today, we celebrate Our Power, Our Planet on Earth Day and reaffirm the importance of Maine’s policies that protect it. From clean air and safe water to climate resilience and renewable energy, smart, forward-thinking policy is essential to a sustainable future. Read these articles from Maine Policy Review on Maine’s Clean Water Act and Maine […]
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Interview with New Staff Member Rebecca Bian
Dr. Bian is an assistant professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering and is affiliated with the Margaret Chase Smith Policy Center at UMaine. Can you share a bit about your academic, research, and professional background? I lived in Louisiana for the last 10 years completing my PhD study at Louisiana State University and starting my […]
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Proactive Approach to First Responder Suicide Risk
Margaret Chase Smith Policy Center staff member, Jamie Wren, who oversees data collection of violence and drug-related deaths was recently mentioned in an article about the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department’s proactive approach to reduce first responder suicide risk. Franklin County Sheriff Scott Nichols and Sergeant Ryan Close asked the question, how many law enforcement officers […]
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S7E2 Feeding Maine: The Fight Against Hunger in Urban and Rural Communities
In this episode, we interview Heather Paquette, Kelly Sirimoglu, and Justin Strasburger on the prevalence of food insecurity in Maine. Resources Transcript [00:00:00] Kelly Sirimoglu: Food insecurity in this region is really interwoven with poverty, transportation security, lack of state resources, high levels of poor health, and high levels of disability. So it’s really intertwined. […]
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Margaret Chase Smith Library Director Chris O’Brien Joins Panel on Maine’s Influential Women’s History
Margaret Chase Smith Library Director Chris O’Brien joined a panel discussion hosted by Maine Calling to discuss influential women in Maine who have made their mark in politics, the arts, science, and other fields.
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Exclusive Interview with Maine Policy Review Editors: Insights on Selection Processes and Expert Contributors
This interview discusses Maine Policy Review’s special issue on Maine libraries, highlighting the evolving challenges they face, such as funding, digital content access, book censorship, and their expanding role in social services. The editors share insights into the selection process, emphasizing contributions from various library professionals and national experts. Barbara Harrity and Joyce Rumery are […]
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Jonathan Rubin Discusses New Tariffs on Energy with News Center Maine
MCSPC Director and economics professor Jonathan Rubin was recently interviewed by News Center Maine on how the new tariffs could impact Maine’s economy. “It’s really hard to know what this means in the long term, because we don’t really know how long these tariffs are going to last. As you may recall, they were threatened […]
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MCSPC Distinguished Maine Policy Fellow Retiring
Patrick Keliher, the longtime Commissioner of the Maine Department of Marine Resources, has announced his retirement. During his tenure, Keliher oversaw significant developments in Maine’s marine industries, including record increases in the lobster fishery’s landed value and navigating regulatory challenges.
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Jonathan Rubin on Assessing Mild Winter Impacts
The Portland Press Herald interviewed Jonathan Rubin, Director of the MCSPC and professor of resources economics and policy at the University of Maine, on how to assess the economic impact of mild winters in Maine and their cultural importance to the state.
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