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      <image:caption>Joel Levesque President Saco, Maine Lives In: Fairfax, VA In my youth, I spent many days canoeing the Saco River, camping in the mountains, floating on the pond at my family’s camp near Fryburg, or strolling along the beaches of the Saco Bay.  I always work to maintain connections to Maine, whether it is through the MSS, Wreaths Across America, or as a trustee with Thornton Academy.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Lila Miller 2nd Vice President Mount Dessert Island, Maine Lives In: Washington, DC I am living out my own version of the classic Maine Story Miss Rumphius, having grown up living by the sea on MDI, traveling the world, and making it a more beautiful place as a baker of classic baked goods (including blueberry crisp, scones, and the occasional whoopie pie). I am currently doing fundraising and community relations for my local public library, when I am not hiking or swimming.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Ken Robbins 1st Vice President Albion, Maine Lives In: Arlington, VA I was born and raised in a small Maine town and I miss much about it, but mostly the great people and beauty of the state. I have lived all over the world but continue to think of Maine as home. I love being part of the Maine State Society and connecting with others from our “great little state.”</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Ann Hanson Treasurer/Membership Hancock, Maine Lives In: Springfield, VA When not at home in Springfield, my husband Wayne and I are often attending one of the dozens of Wreaths across America events annually with our close friends and Wreaths Across America founders, Morrill and Karen Worcester.  We have a “camp” in coastal Maine we return to in warmer months.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Louis Flori Secretary Greenville, Maine Lives In: Reston, VA My grandparents began vacationing in Maine in the 1920s so it is a special place for us. While at UoM Law School, I crewed in the Thursday night sailing races at Portland Yacht Club and have vivid memories of scouting the best courses by judging the running tides’ effect on the lobster pot buoys in Casco Bay.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Wayne Hanson Gettysburg Cleanup/History Hancock, Maine Lives In: Springfield, VA While not born in Maine, I call Maine my home being raised there from 3rd grade through college.  My wife Ann and I love our time each year visiting Maine and keeping up the "camp" my parents built in Hancock. We are both very active in the Wreaths Across America organization's mission to Remember, Honor and Teach about our veterans.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Sheri Lauten Scholarship Committee Poland, Maine Lives In: Alexandria, VA I grew up enjoying the natural beauty and seasons in Maine, taking inspiration from the Dirigo motto and practical nature of my fellow Mainers. I joined the board of the Maine State Society Foundation in 2018, serving in various roles, and now continue to help manage the annual scholarship awards as part of the Scholarship Committee. I miss Maine weather!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Robert Jones Asst. Treasurer/Events Eastport, Maine Lives In: Dunn Loring, VA I grew up surrounded by the ocean in Eastport and spent many a day catching mackerel off the Eastport Breakwater. I return to Maine with my son as often as possible to care for my apple orchard and to instill a love of Maine in him.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Janet Bouchard Past President &amp; Cherry Blossom Orono, Maine Lives In Delaware After living in Fairfax and working as an Accountant, I now live in Delaware. My husband Carl is a University of Maine graduate as well as a Past President of the MSS himself. I had the good fortune to work at the University of Maine Orono, under the direction of Dr. Poulton, at the time Dow Air Force Base was closing and UMO was building the Bangor Campus. That was before the dawn of desktop computers. A real learning experience that taught me a lot.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Leah is a rising senior at the University of Maine in Orono, where she has earned a 3.814 GPA while pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology with a minor in Psychology. She is also a certified Emergency Medical Technician. Leah submitted a professional resume highlighting her ongoing work as an electrocardiography technician, along with her experience as a research assistant, researcher, and laboratory aide. Leah is a leader on campus and within her community. She serves on the University Volunteer Ambulance Corps, is the founder and president of the Pre-PA Club, and is the chapter president of the Phi Beta Phi sorority. In these roles, she has held multiple leadership positions and consistently contributes an average of 50 volunteer hours each semester. Since 2024, Leah has volunteered with Partners for World Health and participated in an international medical mission trip to Costa Rica in 2025. She is a graduate of Westbrook High School. In her essay, Leah reflects on how she embodies Maine’s state motto, Dirigo, through her commitment to academic excellence, service, and leadership. She has volunteered throughout her life, supporting food pantries, veterans, blood drives, and community fundraising efforts. In college, she has focused her service on healthcare-related organizations where she can make a meaningful and lasting impact. Leah views leadership as an act of service to others and credits her volunteer experiences with shaping her personal and professional growth. She is committed to continuing a life of service and leadership throughout her career.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Edgelynn is a rising Senior at the University of Maine, where she has a 3.743 GPA and is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and Ecology, with a minor in Spanish. Edgelynn’s resume details her ongoing work as a research assistant for MAINECAN, the Maine community-led Energy &amp; Climate Action Network, and for the Saltmarsh Habitat and Avian Research Program (SHARP), as well as experience as a Peer Success Coach on campus. A lifelong New Englander with family ties to the Downeast region, Edgelynn officially moved to Maine as an adolescent and graduated from Washington Academy in East Machias. In her essay on how climate change affected her point of view, Edgelynn details how witnessing the effects of climate change from a young age transformed her concern into active leadership, inspiring her to become a student organizer, policy contributor, and youth advocate working for environmental and community change. In high school, she founded the Sunrise County Climate Coalition and partnered with local organizations to oppose a proposed silver mine due to concerns over protection of local water resources. As a University of Maine student, she served as a youth representative on the Maine Climate Council's Coastal and Marine Working Group, contributing to updates of the state's Climate Action Plan. Edgelynn has been active with Maine Youth for Climate Justice, speaking at the Youth Day of Action at the Maine State House in 2024 and serving as emcee in 2025, emphasizing youth engagement and civic participation. Edgelynn explains how climate change motivated her to use her voice, develop leadership skills, and pursue advocacy rather than succumb to fear about the future.</image:caption>
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