While we talk about changing Maine for its women and girls, its important to also recognize the important achievements women across Maine are already making. The Portland Press Herald is a good place to start. Reading the morning regularly gives me a snapshot of who is making waves as (to steal a term from my favorite online platform) Fab Females. I hope through E-Quality Matters, we can begin to capture a bigger picture from across Maine.
But in today's news...
Carmen Cherry of Camden was hired as a structural engineer at Gartley & Dorsky Engineering and Surveying in Camden. Cherry has more than seven years of experience in engineering, construction and research. Go go women in non-traditional occupations!
Molly Susla, a fifteen year-old from Freeport , has won a spot at the Summer Biathlon World Championships in Estonia. Summer biathlon is similar to the winter variety in that athletes must complete a race course that includes stops every so often to shoot a .22-caliber rifle at five targets. Instead of skiing, however, summer biathletes run the course. Molly won a local race while at camp, enabling her to place for the Championship!
In news late last week...
Gabrielle Machionda, Mad Gabs, is focusing on expanding her business, building on a platform of strong social values.
Ten year old Samantha Hebbs saved her grandmother from drowing in Lebanon Lake.
Say a little Woo Hoo for Girl Power!
