In this episode, we interview Linda Silka, Sarah Kirn, and Jane Disney on citizen and community science in Maine. Dr. Linda Silka is a social and community psychologist by training, with much of her work focusing on building community-university research partnerships. She has several decades of experience in leading community-university research partnerships on environmental, economic […]
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As Maine residents adjust their clocks for Daylight Saving Time today, March 8, it is important to clarify the current legislative standing of LD 3, titled “An Act to Adopt Eastern Daylight Time Year-round Contingent on Federal Approval.” While the biennial ritual of “springing forward” remains in effect for now, the state has reached a […]
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As Maine residents adjust their clocks for Daylight Saving Time today, March 8, it is important to clarify the current legislative standing of LD 3, titled “An Act to Adopt Eastern Daylight Time Year-round Contingent on Federal Approval.” While the biennial ritual of “springing forward” remains in effect for now, the state has reached a […]
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On International Women’s Day, we highlight the ongoing work to improve the well-being of women and girls across Maine. One key area of nonpartisan policy focus is the 2025 Report on Corporate Board Gender Parity, which tracks women’s representation on the boards of Maine’s publicly held corporations to ensure diverse leadership across the state.
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On this National Employee Appreciation Day, we’re celebrating the incredible team that makes our work possible! Get to know the faces behind MCSPC and their impactful work.
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In this episode, we interview Rebecca Gibbons, an assistant professor of political science at the University of Southern Maine, who discusses why Maine would be a strategically and politically amenable place for nuclear weapons placement, as well as the current state of affairs regarding nuclear weapons. Transcript Coming Soon
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An article in Maine Policy Review, “From Resilience Planning to Action: Small Towns and Big Costs” was cited in the Bangor Daily News article, “Hancock County towns grapple with keeping coastal roads above rising seas.” The news article highlights the urgent infrastructure challenges in Hancock County, where flooding frequently threatens to isolate peninsula and island […]
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In honor of this President’s Day, we celebrate our namesake, Margaret Chase Smith, who was the first woman nominated by a major political party for the highest office in the land. She made history during the New Hampshire primary. Her candidacy was built on a foundation of integrity and her famous “Declaration of Conscience,” which […]
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Margaret Chase Smith Policy Center is currently accepting applications for the 2026 NEW Leadership Institute! Institute Dates are from May 29-June 2, 2026. The application deadline is Friday, March 20th, 2026. For questions, please contact Mary Mahoney-O’Neil: maryellen.mahoneyoneil@maine.edu
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The Margaret Chase Smith Policy Center at the University of Maine proudly announces the launch of Season 9 of its podcast, Maine Policy Matters. Dedicated to making public policy information more accessible, the podcast serves policymakers, government officials, business and nonprofit leaders, and the general public. Maine Policy Matters continues to offer insightful panel discussions […]
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