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Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Q-Point Podcast | Maine State Senator Mike Tipping “It Is Under Attack.” — Tipping On Rural Healthcare Infrastructure Maine State Senator Mike Tipping joined Q-Point Podcast to discuss rural healthcare, pressures facing hospitals and birthing centers, and PCHC’s financial challenges. He outlined hospital ownership protections, MaineCare reimbursement concerns, and his proposal to prevent automated and AI-driven health insurance denials. The conversation also covered DHHS and child welfare oversight, recommendations from OPEGA, state contracting, and questions surrounding the Lewiston response fund. Tipping discussed Maine’s projected budget gap, property taxes, nonprofit payments in lieu of taxes, and education funding for rural communities. Additional topics included Paid Family and Medical Leave, minimum wage, workforce housing, apprenticeships, and right to repair. Tipping also discussed heating costs, bipartisan cooperation in Augusta, and his reelection rematch with Leo Kenney. 📻 Airs statewide weekends on The Voice of Maine and WLOB Portland. ⬇️ 🎧 Now streaming on: QPointPodcast.com | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | iHeartRadio | Amazon Music | YouTube Music Sponsored by Corenna Quirk, Broker at NextHome Experience. The views and opinions expressed by our guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Q-Point Podcast, its hosts, or its sponsors. Support the show This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice or recommendations of any nature whatsoever, and no warrantee, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy of  the information presented is made by your use.  The views, information, opinions, comments, and observations of this podcast may not be those of the host or the management, and you entertain and rely on the content presented at your sole risk and responsibility.  Your access of this podcast acknowledges that the contents and design are the sole property of the presenter and no use in any shape, manner or form of this podcast may be made without written permission.  The presenter of the podcast hereby disclaims any and all responsibility for any and all damages arising out of or related to your use, reference and reliance on podcasts and information presented therein.

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Q-POINT PODCAST — MAINE GOVERNOR JANET MILLS “If Anything, We May Have Provided Too Many Services.” — Mills On The HHS Audit Of MaineCare Autism Services Governor Janet Mills joined Corenna and David Quirk in studio to discuss Maine’s budget growth, housing affordability, property taxes, and her eight years in office. Mills addressed the HHS audit of MaineCare autism services, separate fraud allegations involving providers, and changes in child welfare. The conversation also covered education, free community college, pandemic decisions, juvenile gun violence in Lewiston, and oversight of Lewiston response funds. She closed by reflecting on her career, her legacy, and what comes next. 📻 Airs weekends on The Voice of Maine and WLOB Portland. This episode is prerecorded, produced and sponsored by Corenna Quirk, broker at NextHome Experience. Views Disclosure: Q-Point Podcast invites guests and candidates from all parties to join the conversation. The views, information, opinions, and comments expressed during this program do not necessarily represent those of the hosts, Q-Point Podcast, associates, or affiliates. ⬇️ 🎧 Stream On: QPointPodcast.com | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | iHeartRadio | Amazon Music | YouTube Music Support the show This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice or recommendations of any nature whatsoever, and no warrantee, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy of  the information presented is made by your use.  The views, information, opinions, comments, and observations of this podcast may not be those of the host or the management, and you entertain and rely on the content presented at your sole risk and responsibility.  Your access of this podcast acknowledges that the contents and design are the sole property of the presenter and no use in any shape, manner or form of this podcast may be made without written permission.  The presenter of the podcast hereby disclaims any and all responsibility for any and all damages arising out of or related to your use, reference and reliance on podcasts and information presented therein.

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Q-Point Podcast | Leo Kenney “A One-Sided Government Does Not Serve Its People.” — Kenney On Political Balance In Augusta Republican candidate Leo Kenney joined Q-Point to discuss his campaign for Maine Senate District 8 and his rematch against Senator Mike Tipping following a 132-vote loss in 2024. An Orono native, longtime small-business owner, and former town council and school board member, Kenney outlined his case for greater political balance and compromise in Augusta. Kenney said affordability, particularly property taxes, was the leading concern he encountered with voters. He supported exploring means-tested relief through the homestead exemption for seniors and potentially first-time homebuyers, along with reviewing nonprofit payments in lieu of taxes. He also discussed energy costs, paid family and medical leave, and how state policies affect businesses and investment. The conversation covered classroom management, child welfare oversight, rural hospitals, maternity services, and PCHC’s importance to the Bangor region. Kenney advocated timely hospital payments, stronger accountability, and safeguards for AI data centers rather than a blanket moratorium. He emphasized business experience, predictable policies, and reducing regulatory burdens as priorities he would bring to the Senate. 📻 Airs statewide weekends on The Voice of Maine and WLOB Portland. ⬇️ 🎧 Now streaming on: QPointPodcast.com | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | iHeartRadio | Amazon Music | YouTube Music The views and opinions expressed by our guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Q-Point Podcast, its hosts, or its sponsors. This episode was pre-recorded, produced, and sponsored by Corenna Quirk, Broker at NextHome Experience. Support the show This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice or recommendations of any nature whatsoever, and no warrantee, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy of  the information presented is made by your use.  The views, information, opinions, comments, and observations of this podcast may not be those of the host or the management, and you entertain and rely on the content presented at your sole risk and responsibility.  Your access of this podcast acknowledges that the contents and design are the sole property of the presenter and no use in any shape, manner or form of this podcast may be made without written permission.  The presenter of the podcast hereby disclaims any and all responsibility for any and all damages arising out of or related to your use, reference and reliance on podcasts and information presented therein.

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Q-Point Podcast | Anthony Cote “I Think This Is A Turning Point For Bangor.” — Cote On The City Council Election Bangor City Council candidate Anthony Cote joined Q-Point to discuss why he entered the race and his priorities for the city. A local construction business owner and father, Cote described how attending council meetings and dissatisfaction with city decisions prompted his candidacy. Cote outlined his concerns about public safety, homelessness, public drug use and the needle exchange program. He explained why he would have voted against Yellen Pines and discussed construction costs, zoning and permitting as barriers to housing development in Bangor. The conversation also covered property taxes, city funding for nonprofits, school building decisions and his family’s homeschooling experience. Cote said he wanted to hold taxes steady, examine spending and give residents greater attention during public comments. He encouraged voters to research candidates, follow council voting records and remain involved beyond the election. 📻 Airs statewide weekends on The Voice of Maine and WLOB Portland. ⬇️ 🎧 Now streaming on: QPointPodcast.com | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | iHeartRadio | Amazon Music | YouTube Music The views and opinions expressed by our guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Q-Point Podcast, its hosts, or its sponsors. This episode was pre-recorded, produced, and sponsored by Corenna Quirk, Broker at NextHome Experience.   Support the show This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice or recommendations of any nature whatsoever, and no warrantee, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy of  the information presented is made by your use.  The views, information, opinions, comments, and observations of this podcast may not be those of the host or the management, and you entertain and rely on the content presented at your sole risk and responsibility.  Your access of this podcast acknowledges that the contents and design are the sole property of the presenter and no use in any shape, manner or form of this podcast may be made without written permission.  The presenter of the podcast hereby disclaims any and all responsibility for any and all damages arising out of or related to your use, reference and reliance on podcasts and information presented therein.

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Q-Point Podcast | Amy Sussman — Part Two “We Should All Be on the Same Side” — Sussman On The Oversight Hearing Continuing our conversation with Amy Sussman, aunt of Maxx Hathaway, we turn to the September 16 Government Oversight Committee hearing. Sussman describes her efforts to obtain answers about the Maine Community Foundation’s Lewiston-Auburn Area Response Fund for victims and their families. Sussman questions how donations were distributed, including the $1.9 million she says went to nonprofits, and calls for a fuller investigation. She describes a possible shift at the hearing after Lewiston city council members asked for an investigation and committee members discussed inviting the foundation to answer questions. In a phone update recorded afterward, Sussman disputes statements about her in materials associated with the Attorney General’s investigation. She says an email cited as an attempt to contact her went to the wrong address and that she plans to seek corrections. The episode closes with news that the committee scheduled another meeting for October 21 and invited the Maine Community Foundation. 📻 Airs statewide weekends on The Voice of Maine and WLOB Portland. ⬇️ 🎧 Now streaming on: QPointPodcast.com | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | iHeartRadio | Amazon Music | YouTube Music The views and opinions expressed by our guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Q-Point Podcast, its hosts, or its sponsors. This episode was pre-recorded, produced, and sponsored by Corenna Quirk, Broker at NextHome Experience. Support the show This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice or recommendations of any nature whatsoever, and no warrantee, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy of  the information presented is made by your use.  The views, information, opinions, comments, and observations of this podcast may not be those of the host or the management, and you entertain and rely on the content presented at your sole risk and responsibility.  Your access of this podcast acknowledges that the contents and design are the sole property of the presenter and no use in any shape, manner or form of this podcast may be made without written permission.  The presenter of the podcast hereby disclaims any and all responsibility for any and all damages arising out of or related to your use, reference and reliance on podcasts and information presented therein.

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Q-Point Podcast | Amy Sussman  — Part One “What He Wanted Most To Be Was A Dad” — Sussman On Remembering Maxx Hathaway Amy Sussman, aunt of Maxx Hathaway, joined Q-Point to remember her nephew, one of the 18 people killed in the Lewiston mass shooting, and to explain why she has been advocating for victims’ families and survivors. She described Maxx as a devoted father whose wife was pregnant with their child when he died. Sussman questioned how donations to the Maine Community Foundation’s Lewiston-Auburn Area Response Fund were divided. She said donors and families understood the money would help people directly affected by the shooting, while approximately $1.9 million went to 29 nonprofits. She discussed the foundation’s separate donation options, whether donors understood how their gifts would be allocated, and the help survivors continue to need. Sussman also described how one nonprofit redirected an equivalent amount to Victims First, raised concerns about the nonprofit grant process, and recounted a meeting with the Maine attorney general’s office. She said 57 people asked the office to reopen its investigation after additional documents came to light, but the office declined. She continues to seek answers about what families and donors were told. 📻 Airs statewide weekends on The Voice of Maine and WLOB Portland. ⬇️ 🎧 Now streaming on: QPointPodcast.com | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | iHeartRadio | Amazon Music | YouTube Music The views and opinions expressed by our guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Q-Point Podcast, its hosts, or its sponsors. This episode was pre-recorded, produced, and sponsored by Corenna Quirk, Broker at NextHome Experience. Support the show This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice or recommendations of any nature whatsoever, and no warrantee, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy of  the information presented is made by your use.  The views, information, opinions, comments, and observations of this podcast may not be those of the host or the management, and you entertain and rely on the content presented at your sole risk and responsibility.  Your access of this podcast acknowledges that the contents and design are the sole property of the presenter and no use in any shape, manner or form of this podcast may be made without written permission.  The presenter of the podcast hereby disclaims any and all responsibility for any and all damages arising out of or related to your use, reference and reliance on podcasts and information presented therein.

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Q-Point Podcast | Detective Corey Bagley “It Does Make It More Difficult When Augusta Changes Laws” — Bagley On Maine’s Drug-Trafficking Laws Detective Corey Bagley, a Republican candidate for Hancock County sheriff, joined Q-Point to discuss his campaign and 34 years in law enforcement. Bagley currently serves as a detective with the Ellsworth Police Department and previously spent 31 years with the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office, holding positions that included corrections officer, patrol lieutenant and chief deputy. Bagley discussed changes to Maine’s drug laws, saying increased drug-quantity thresholds have made it more difficult for law enforcement to bring trafficking charges. He also addressed repeat offenders, people accumulating multiple sets of bail, the loss of Stonington’s approximately $89,000 patrol contract and the resulting loss of a deputy position. The conversation also covered fatal crashes, speeding, mental-health and substance-use calls, deputy recruitment and the departure of 14 sheriff’s office employees since 2023. Bagley outlined priorities that included employee recruitment and retention, an embedded mental-health liaison, stronger collaboration, public trust and transparency, responsible budgeting and effective public safety. 📻 Airs statewide weekends on The Voice of Maine and WLOB Portland. ⬇️ 🎧 Now streaming on: QPointPodcast.com | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | iHeartRadio | Amazon Music | YouTube Music The views and opinions expressed by our guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Q-Point Podcast, its hosts, or its sponsors. This episode was pre-recorded, produced, and sponsored by Corenna Quirk, Broker at NextHome Experience. The statute is Title 17‑A, §1118‑A(1)(C), covering aggravated illegal importation: “At the time of the offense, the person illegally imports cocaine in a quantity of 112 grams or more. Violation of this paragraph is a Class A crime.”The change came through LD 1366, “An Act to Amend Certain Provisions of the Drug Laws Related to Cocaine Base,” Public Law 2025, Chapter 326. It removed the separate 32‑gram threshold for cocaine base, making the threshold 112 grams for both powder cocaine and cocaine base.  https://www.mainelegislature.org/LawMakerWeb/summary.asp?ID=280097951 Support the show This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice or recommendations of any nature whatsoever, and no warrantee, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy of  the information presented is made by your use.  The views, information, opinions, comments, and observations of this podcast may not be those of the host or the management, and you entertain and rely on the content presented at your sole risk and responsibility.  Your access of this podcast acknowledges that the contents and design are the sole property of the presenter and no use in any shape, manner or form of this podcast may be made without written permission.  The presenter of the podcast hereby disclaims any and all responsibility for any and all damages arising out of or related to your use, reference and reliance on podcasts and information presented therein.

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Q-Point Podcast | Lieutenant Dakota Dupuis “We’ve Already Seen Twice As Many Fatalities This Year”  — Lt. Dakota Dupuis On Hancock County’s Rising Traffic Deaths Democratic candidate for Hancock County sheriff Lieutenant Dakota Dupuis joined Q-Point to discuss public safety, staffing and his priorities for the sheriff’s office. Dupuis, who currently serves in the department, outlined the experience and perspective he would bring to the position. Dupuis said Hancock County had already recorded twice as many motor-vehicle fatalities this year as it did last year, with many involving motorcycles. He discussed the roles of speed, driver inexperience, increased summer traffic and impaired driving, as well as the benefits and surveillance concerns associated with license-plate readers, body cameras and cruiser cameras. The conversation also covered Stonington’s decision to end its $89,000 contract with the sheriff’s office, resulting in the loss of funding for a deputy; staffing demands associated with the new Hancock Judicial Center; and Dupuis’s proposal for a behavioral health coordinator. He also explained how he would restructure and streamline department operations, connect residents with available services and strengthen the sheriff’s office’s presence throughout Hancock County. 📻 Airs statewide weekends on The Voice of Maine and WLOB Portland. ⬇️ 🎧 Now streaming on: QPointPodcast.com | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | iHeartRadio | Amazon Music | YouTube Music The views and opinions expressed by our guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Q-Point Podcast, its hosts, or its sponsors. This episode was pre-recorded, produced, and sponsored by Corenna Quirk, Broker at NextHome Experience. Support the show This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice or recommendations of any nature whatsoever, and no warrantee, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy of  the information presented is made by your use.  The views, information, opinions, comments, and observations of this podcast may not be those of the host or the management, and you entertain and rely on the content presented at your sole risk and responsibility.  Your access of this podcast acknowledges that the contents and design are the sole property of the presenter and no use in any shape, manner or form of this podcast may be made without written permission.  The presenter of the podcast hereby disclaims any and all responsibility for any and all damages arising out of or related to your use, reference and reliance on podcasts and information presented therein.

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Q-Point Podcast | Speaker Ryan Fecteau “All That Gets Baked Into the Bill” Fecteau On Maine’s Electricity Bills. Maine House Speaker Ryan Fecteau joined Q-Point to discuss the issues facing lawmakers as he seeks reelection and hopes to serve another term as speaker. Fecteau addressed Maine’s electricity costs, what is included in ratepayers’ bills and whether federal funding or a bonding mechanism could help pay for necessary grid improvements. He also discussed data centers, artificial intelligence and the safeguards he believes should be established before new facilities are built. The conversation also covered the millionaires tax and its application to S corporations, PCHC’s request for emergency funding, Maine’s broader healthcare challenges, rural maternity care and the fatal ICE-involved shooting in Biddeford. Fecteau closed by discussing his priorities for the next legislative session and the importance of finding common ground. 📻 Airs statewide weekends on The Voice of Maine and WLOB Portland. ⬇️ 🎧 Now streaming on: QPointPodcast.com | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | iHeartRadio | Amazon Music | YouTube Music The views and opinions expressed by our guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Q-Point Podcast, its hosts, or its sponsors. This episode was pre-recorded, produced, and sponsored by Corenna Quirk, Broker at NextHome Experience. Support the show This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice or recommendations of any nature whatsoever, and no warrantee, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy of  the information presented is made by your use.  The views, information, opinions, comments, and observations of this podcast may not be those of the host or the management, and you entertain and rely on the content presented at your sole risk and responsibility.  Your access of this podcast acknowledges that the contents and design are the sole property of the presenter and no use in any shape, manner or form of this podcast may be made without written permission.  The presenter of the podcast hereby disclaims any and all responsibility for any and all damages arising out of or related to your use, reference and reliance on podcasts and information presented therein.

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Q-Point Podcast | Ryan Fecteau “That’s Always a Sticky Subject” Fecteau On Tax-Exempt Nonprofits and Municipal Contributions. Maine House Speaker Ryan Fecteau joined Q-Point to discuss his path into public service and the major issues addressed during the legislative session. Fecteau began in politics as a student representative on the Biddeford School Committee, was first elected to the Maine House at 21, became the country’s youngest presiding officer at 28 and later returned to serve a nonconsecutive term as speaker. Fecteau discussed rising property taxes, increasing home valuations and the limitations Maine’s Constitution places on creating different property-tax classifications. He suggested the state could incentivize communities to share services rather than mandate consolidation. On tax-exempt institutions, Fecteau pointed to the University of New England’s voluntary payment-in-lieu-of-taxes agreement with Biddeford and said municipalities should engage larger nonprofits about appropriate contributions while also recognizing the services those organizations provide. The conversation also covered increased reimbursement for direct care workers, childcare affordability and legislation allowing home childcare businesses in residential neighborhoods. Fecteau discussed zoning reforms intended to permit additional housing, Maine’s shortage of middle-income homes and the difficulty employers face recruiting workers who cannot find nearby housing. He said private investment incentives could help expand housing options for Mainers who earn too much to qualify for existing affordable-housing programs but remain priced out of the market. 📻 Airs statewide weekends on The Voice of Maine and WLOB Portland. ⬇️ 🎧 Now streaming on: QPointPodcast.com | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | iHeartRadio | Amazon Music | YouTube Music The views and opinions expressed by our guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Q-Point Podcast, its hosts, or its sponsors. This episode was pre-recorded, produced, and sponsored by Corenna Quirk, Broker at NextHome Experience. Support the show This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice or recommendations of any nature whatsoever, and no warrantee, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy of  the information presented is made by your use.  The views, information, opinions, comments, and observations of this podcast may not be those of the host or the management, and you entertain and rely on the content presented at your sole risk and responsibility.  Your access of this podcast acknowledges that the contents and design are the sole property of the presenter and no use in any shape, manner or form of this podcast may be made without written permission.  The presenter of the podcast hereby disclaims any and all responsibility for any and all damages arising out of or related to your use, reference and reliance on podcasts and information presented therein.

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Q-Point Podcast | Mike Myatt — Part Two “The City Is Still Receiving 25% Net-New Tax Revenue” Myatt On What Bangor Retains Annually. Mike Myatt, CEO of BangorHousing, joined Q-Point for an in-depth conversation about Yellen Pines, the proposed 30-unit permanent supportive-housing development in Bangor. Myatt discussed the project’s financing, construction plans, accountability requirements, residency preference, and the standards BangorHousing would use to measure its impact. Myatt explained that the property would pay 100% of its taxes to the city, which would return approximately $34,000—or 75%—annually through a 30-year credit enhancement agreement. He said Bangor would retain 25% as net-new tax revenue, the reimbursement would help BangorHousing borrow additional money, and the city would receive 100% of the taxes beginning in year 31. Myatt also addressed the project’s $11.2 million cost, including approximately $550,000 connected to removing PFAS-contaminated soil, and the financial consequences BangorHousing could face if it failed to meet program requirements. The conversation also covered BangorHousing’s partnership with the resident-owned Cedar Falls Mobile Home Park, where it plans to purchase new mobile homes and sell them without a profit to qualifying public-housing residents. Myatt discussed Bangor’s broader housing shortage, a planned resident-services hub offering daycare and educational opportunities, and the Family Self-Sufficiency program, which helps participating residents build escrow savings as their earned income increases. 📻 Airs statewide weekends on The Voice of Maine and WLOB Portland. ⬇️ 🎧 Now streaming on: QPointPodcast.com | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | iHeartRadio | Amazon Music | YouTube Music The views and opinions expressed by our guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Q-Point Podcast, its hosts, or its sponsors. This episode was pre-recorded, produced, and sponsored by Corenna Quirk, Broker at NextHome Experience. Support the show This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice or recommendations of any nature whatsoever, and no warrantee, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy of  the information presented is made by your use.  The views, information, opinions, comments, and observations of this podcast may not be those of the host or the management, and you entertain and rely on the content presented at your sole risk and responsibility.  Your access of this podcast acknowledges that the contents and design are the sole property of the presenter and no use in any shape, manner or form of this podcast may be made without written permission.  The presenter of the podcast hereby disclaims any and all responsibility for any and all damages arising out of or related to your use, reference and reliance on podcasts and information presented therein.

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Q-Point Podcast | Mike Myatt — Part One “There’s Gonna Be Consequences for That” Myatt On Illegal Drug Use at Yellen Pines. Mike Myatt, CEO of Bangor Housing, joined Q-Point to discuss the organization’s public housing, voucher and resident-support programs, along with the growing demand for affordable family and senior housing. The conversation centered on Yellen Pines, a proposed 30-unit supportive housing development for people experiencing chronic homelessness. Myatt addressed the project’s $11.2 million total cost, including more than $7 million for construction, its funding structure and Bangor Housing’s pledge not to seek city funding for operating or service expenses. He also explained how prospective residents will be evaluated through a coordinated-entry process. Myatt discussed Preble Street’s planned 24-hour on-site staffing and Bangor Housing’s responsibility for voucher screening, leases, property management and evictions. He also addressed illegal drug use, property damage and other lease violations while pointing to results from Logan Place showing fewer police calls, jail stays and emergency-service costs. 📻 Airs statewide weekends on The Voice of Maine and WLOB Portland. ⬇️ 🎧 Now streaming on: QPointPodcast.com | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | iHeartRadio | Amazon Music | YouTube Music The views and opinions expressed by our guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Q-Point Podcast, its hosts, or its sponsors. This episode was pre-recorded, produced, and sponsored by Corenna Quirk, Broker at NextHom Support the show This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice or recommendations of any nature whatsoever, and no warrantee, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy of  the information presented is made by your use.  The views, information, opinions, comments, and observations of this podcast may not be those of the host or the management, and you entertain and rely on the content presented at your sole risk and responsibility.  Your access of this podcast acknowledges that the contents and design are the sole property of the presenter and no use in any shape, manner or form of this podcast may be made without written permission.  The presenter of the podcast hereby disclaims any and all responsibility for any and all damages arising out of or related to your use, reference and reliance on podcasts and information presented therein.

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Q-POINT | JANET BEAUDOIN | CANDIDATE FOR MAINE HOUSE DISTRICT 94 “If This Isn’t An Emergency, What Is?” — Janet Beaudoin On Youth Violence And Public Safety In Lewiston Republican candidate for Maine House District 94 Janet Beaudoin joined Q-Point Podcast for a wide-ranging conversation about the issues facing Lewiston and why she’s running for office. Beaudoin discusses youth violence and public safety, police staffing, Lewiston’s property revaluation and rising tax concerns, education and state mandates, and questions surrounding the distribution of Lewiston Strong funds. We also discuss the role of nonprofits in Lewiston’s tax base, syringe distribution and addiction, including additional context from Bangor City Council candidate Terry Dinkins on needle distribution numbers in Bangor and statewide. Beaudoin also reflects on losing the February special election by just 69 votes and discusses her campaign for Maine House District 94 heading into November. 📻 Airs weekends on The Voice of Maine and WLOB News Talk Portland. This episode was pre-recorded, produced, and sponsored by Corenna Quirk, Broker at NextHome Experience. The views, information, opinions, and comments expressed during this program do not necessarily represent those of the hosts, Q-Point Podcast, associates, or affiliates. ⬇️ 🎧 Stream On: QPointPodcast.com | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | iHeartRadio | Amazon Music | YouTube Music Support the show This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice or recommendations of any nature whatsoever, and no warrantee, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy of  the information presented is made by your use.  The views, information, opinions, comments, and observations of this podcast may not be those of the host or the management, and you entertain and rely on the content presented at your sole risk and responsibility.  Your access of this podcast acknowledges that the contents and design are the sole property of the presenter and no use in any shape, manner or form of this podcast may be made without written permission.  The presenter of the podcast hereby disclaims any and all responsibility for any and all damages arising out of or related to your use, reference and reliance on podcasts and information presented therein.

Send us Fan Mail  🎙️ Q-Point | Maine State Representative Steve Bishop “It Was Transportation’s Money To Begin With” — Questions Over Maine’s Highway Funding Maine State Representative Steve Bishop joined Corenna and David Quirk for a wide-ranging conversation about state and local issues affecting communities, taxpayers, businesses, and property owners across Maine. Bishop discusses rising state valuations and property taxes, including questions surrounding municipal spending and revenue sharing. He also takes a closer look at Maine’s transportation funding, the recent funding shortfall, LD 1804, motor vehicle sales tax revenue, and his concerns about how money moves between the Highway Fund and General Fund. The conversation also covers Maine’s so-called millionaire tax and its potential impact on businesses, LD 1457 and work-zone safety, the debate over speed-enforcement cameras, Flock cameras and privacy concerns, and the new law affecting oversized ATVs on Maine trails. Bishop emphasizes private property rights, explains why he believes “one size does not fit all” when it comes to Maine’s trail system, and says the ATV law will need to be revisited. Bishop also shares his perspective as a small-business owner serving in the Legislature, the increasing costs facing Maine businesses, his approach to representing District 17, and a community effort underway to address the aging public pool in Bucksport. 📻 Airs weekends on The Voice of Maine and WLOB News Talk Portland. Q-Point Podcast invites guests and candidates from all parties to join the conversation. The views, information, opinions, and comments expressed during this program do not necessarily represent those of the hosts, Q-Point Podcast, associates, or affiliates. This episode was pre-recorded, produced, and sponsored by Corenna Quirk, Broker at NextHome Experience. ⬇️ 🎧 Stream On: QPointPodcast.com | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | iHeartRadio | Amazon Music | YouTube Music Support the show This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice or recommendations of any nature whatsoever, and no warrantee, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy of  the information presented is made by your use.  The views, information, opinions, comments, and observations of this podcast may not be those of the host or the management, and you entertain and rely on the content presented at your sole risk and responsibility.  Your access of this podcast acknowledges that the contents and design are the sole property of the presenter and no use in any shape, manner or form of this podcast may be made without written permission.  The presenter of the podcast hereby disclaims any and all responsibility for any and all damages arising out of or related to your use, reference and reliance on podcasts and information presented therein.

Send us Fan Mail “We Serve the Whole State of Maine, and We’re It” — LifeFlight of Maine CEO Joe Kellner On Maine’s Statewide Critical Care Mission LifeFlight of Maine CEO Joe Kellner joined Corenna and David for an in-depth conversation about the organization’s statewide mission and the critical care it provides to Mainers when minutes matter most. Kellner explains how LifeFlight operates by helicopter, airplane and critical care ground ambulance, transporting some of Maine’s sickest and most seriously injured patients. He discusses the growing demand for services, how crews reach patients in remote areas, landing on highways, logging roads and fields, and the extensive safety measures involved in every mission. The conversation also explores the changing rural healthcare landscape, including hospital services and OB unit closures, the emotional toll emergency response can take on first responders, LifeFlight’s peer-support and behavioral-health initiatives, and the financial challenges facing the nonprofit organization. Kellner also discusses rising operating costs, philanthropy, plans for a second airplane, and the need to ensure LifeFlight remains available to communities throughout Maine. Kellner shares his own path from paramedic to CEO and LifeFlight’s vision for the future: providing equitable access to critical care whether someone is in a populated community or deep in rural Maine. The program airs statewide each weekend on The Voice of Maine and WLOB Portland, can be heard worldwide through TuneIn, and is available on demand at QPointPodcast.com, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, and YouTube Music. 📻 Airs weekends on The Voice of Maine and WLOB Portland. ⬇️ 🎧 Stream On: QPointPodcast.com | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | iHeartRadio | Amazon Music | YouTube Music The views, information, opinions, and comments expressed during this program do not necessarily represent those of the hosts, Q-Point Podcast associates, or affiliates. This episode was pre-recorded, produced, and sponsored by Corenna Quirk, Broker at NextHome Experience. Support the show This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice or recommendations of any nature whatsoever, and no warrantee, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy of  the information presented is made by your use.  The views, information, opinions, comments, and observations of this podcast may not be those of the host or the management, and you entertain and rely on the content presented at your sole risk and responsibility.  Your access of this podcast acknowledges that the contents and design are the sole property of the presenter and no use in any shape, manner or form of this podcast may be made without written permission.  The presenter of the podcast hereby disclaims any and all responsibility for any and all damages arising out of or related to your use, reference and reliance on podcasts and information presented therein.