2010 Woman of the Year Event

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

August, 26th @ The Harraseeket in Freeport

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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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September 15th: Bar Harbor House Party

Please join us for:

Emerge Maine’s

Bar Harbor House Party 

Wednesday, September 15th

6pm-8pm

at the home of Representative Elsie Flemings

Emerge Maine Class of 2008
25 Eden St, Bar Harbor

More info to come!

Woman of the Year Celebration: August 26th

SAVE THE DATE for our -

Woman of the Year Celebration

Thursday, August 26th

At the Harraseeket Inn, Freeport

Honoring Millie McFarland, Clerk of the House, as Woman of the Year

Click here for tickets or to advertise in our program book!

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