2010 Woman of the Year Event

Join us as we honor Millie MacFarland, Clerk of the House

August, 26th @ The Harraseeket in Freeport

4:30pm - Cocktails and Hors d'oeuvres

6:15pm - Awards Ceremony

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Featured Profile

Shelby Wright

As a Grassroots Organizer working exclusively in “the other Maine,” Shelby Wright sees first-hand the power of building connections and coalitions to make a difference in the lives of Mainers.

Shelby facilitates community and volunteer activity throughout eastern, central, and northern Maine.  She organizes community volunteers and activists around federal policy issues in ten counties.  Yes, ten.  From Knox County to Franklin County, to Kennebec, to Aroostook to Washington. 

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Balancing Motherhood and Your Professional Life - Janice Comber - Class of 2010

Wed, 2010-03-10 17:46 — kimberly

When the thought of running for a local School Committee position crossed my mind three years ago my first thought was, “How in the world will I be able to work full time, attend committee meetings and seminars plus take care of my family and myself?”  Balancing motherhood and my professional life can be challenging at times. 

Suddenly, Without Warning! When the Call To Serve Comes - by Cindy Bullens, Class of 2010

Sun, 2010-03-07 17:29 — Katie Mae

Sitting quietly in my Emerge Maine class a couple of weeks ago, I was listening intently to an Emerge graduate explain the pleasure and pain of running for state office--and losing...  Suddenly, from nowhere, a voice in my head yelled, "RUN"!

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