She’s not pushing radical ideas or a political platform. For Jenna Vendil it’s simple: Everyday people can make a difference on issues that affect their
Month: November 2010
Delicata Squash Bake Recipe
This recipe came from Rochelle Murray, a member of our crew and fellow squash enthusiast. The leeks really highlight the sweetness of the squash. Preheat
Roasted Beets Recipe
This is now a family favorite. I love the way the roasting concentrates the beets’ sweetness. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Wash and chop some
Meet the next generation of Snells
On a Saturday morning,? cars fill every nook and cranny of parking space surrounding the weekly farmers market in Deering Oaks. Some shoppers with empty
The Lawyer: ‘You can reinvent yourself’
Rebecca Greenfield, 33 Attorney at Pierce Atwood, Portland; head of Cumberland Bar Association www.pierceatwood.com With accomplishments that include working seven years at a top Portland
The Entrepreneur: ‘If I’m not busy enough, I don’t know what to do with myself’
Sally Struever, 30 Owner of Eli Phant, Portland www.eli-phant.com It’s difficult to put Sally Struever in a category. With her husband, artist Peter Eiermann, she’s
The Civil Libertarian: ‘Maine is a really good place ?for young leaders’
Shenna Bellows, 32 Executive director, ?Maine Civil Liberties Union www.mclu.org It wasn’t rock stars or teen idols that Shenna Bellows worshipped as a teenager, but
The Educator: ‘I want to help girls be excited about their education’
Vanessa Jones, 27 Head resident, Coastal Studies ?for Girls, Freeport www.coastalstudiesforgirls.org Though Coastal Studies for Girls in Freeport is the first of its kind –
The Activist: ‘I’ve always been very focused on social change’
Sarah Standiford, 35 Executive director, ?Maine Women’s Lobby and Maine Women’s Policy Center www.mainewomenspolicycenter.org Sarah Standiford first found her calling as community activist at age
The Artist: ‘I love telling stories’
Shana Barry, 35 Creator of The Fofers ?www.fofers.com Shana Barry made her first Fofer doll while living on Moose Island in Eastport. As she worked,
