Dirigo Women

A conversation with John Taylor / MCS Library

John talks about Senator Margaret Chase Smith's life. He covers everything from not being able to go to college, to McCarthyism, to the aerospace program, to building the Library in Skowhegan Maine, and much more.  Senator Smith was truly Maine's hero. 

A conversation with Rebecca Millett

Rebecca talks about her time in the Peace Corps. After returning back to the US, she speaks about moving back to Maine with her family. Being elected to Maine Senate, chairing the committee Maine's Education and Cultural Affairs, working on bills for affordable housing, and Maine paid time off.  Why now is the time to stop talking and do something about ERA!!!!

A conversation with Terry Hayes

Terry talks about her time in the Maine Legislation. She discusses what committees she served on.  After leaving the legislation, she was voted as the Maine State Treasurer under the Lepage administration and now working at the Bond Bank. 

A conversation with Anne Perry

We discuss methadone clinics, mental health, and planned parenthood. 

A conversation with Allison Hepler

A conversation with Eloise Vitelli

Eloise talks about her work before Maine State Senate. How she worked with displaced women and that led to new programs to help women and people struggling in the state of Maine. The committees she served on in the senate and being elected Senate Majority Leader. After the senate, she still works on women rights and affordable energy for Maine residents.

Maine's Secretary of State Shenna Bellows

Listen to the Secretary discuss Maine elections, Maine BMV, Maine Bureau of Corporations, and Maine State Archives. Shenna will also give a look in to the history of Maine and the United States. Plus, talk about our 250th national celebration.

A conversation with Susan Deschambault

Susan talks about what it was like to go to an all-male college, being the first female correctional caseworker in a men's prison and being Biddeford's first female police commissioner. She gives us a glimpse inside the Maine Senate serving on the law enforcement committee. After the senate, how she spends her time today in her community.   

A conversation with Susan Deschambault

Susan talks about what it was like to go to an all-male college, being the first female correctional caseworker in a men's prison and being Biddeford's first female police commissioner. She gives us a glimpse inside the Maine Senate serving on the law enforcement committee. After the senate, how she spends her time today in her community.   

A conversation with Maureen "Mo" Terry

Maureen talks about being a chef before running for office in Maine State Legislation. After winning a house seat, she served on the taxation committee. What it was like to serve as the House Majority Leader.   Now that she has termed out of the house, what she is doing that still serves Maine!