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Diane Russell  was surprised by her recent honor as Most Valuable State Representative in 2011 given by The Nation magazine.   “I didn’t believe it,” says Russell, a Democrat representing Portland’s Munjoy Hill neighborhood.  “I was tagged in an article by a local blogger and thought ‘how nice of her to mention me.’ It wasn’t until I clicked further and further into the article that I realized that it was a national honor given by The Nation, and not just a mention by a Maine blogger.” 

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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).