Dirigo Women

A conversation with Hailey Lewis

Out of the mouths of babes is the first thing that comes to mind. Hailey is my 11-year-old granddaughter that ask a simple question that started this whole project! The simple question was, why? Why are women not represented in the State House? 

A conversation with Lori Gramlich

Lori talks about her advocating for children's mental wellness in Maine.  She speaks on protecting children's rights and ending the statute of limitations for sexual crimes against children. She also addresses PFAS and why they are so dangerous, plus why she is so committed to environmental issues and underground water rights.

A conversation with Claude Berube / Georgette Berube's Legacy

Claude talks about his mother and what it was like for a woman in politics in the 1970s to 2000 in Maine. He speaks of how special it was to grow up around the State House, from going to work with his mother, to being her page, to the historical Flags, and the old museum that was in the south entrance.  He talks of Georgette's grace and how she carried herself with strength, dignity and always gracefully.  

A conversation with Cathy Breen

Cathy talks about serving both locally and on a state level. She also explains why every vote counts! Ms. Breen also talks about chairing the Appropriations Committee, and after Maine Senate how she became a lobbyist.

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.