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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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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Anne Graham

Anne Graham has been a nurse practitioner in pediatric health care for more than 25 years, the last 4 years in pediatric neurology. Anne owns a child health consultant business called Healthy Kids of Maine.  For the past four years, Anne has been a member of the Governor’s Early Child Care and Education task force and the Invest Early committee. She is a member of the “Let’s Go” initiative, which is focused on healthy eating and activity for the youth of greater Portland.  Anne is the former president of Foundation 51, a foundation supporting the education of the children of MSAD 51, Cumberland/North Yarmouth.

Anne ran for the Maine House of Representatives in November 2006. She was unsuccessful in her bid, but learned invaluable lessons and developed a true passion for politics. She continues to be committed to improving the health and well-being of the people of Maine.  She currently serves on the Town Council in North Yarmouth.

Anne and her husband of 20 years, Ron, and their three sons have lived in North Yarmouth for 13 years. She was born and raised in Bangor, where she was the only daughter of five children. Her father is a retired general surgeon. Her desire to “give back” was nurtured by her family. Anne received her bachelor’s degree from Boston College (1981) and her master’s degree from Yale University (1986).