Mainer of the year
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PublishedDecember 31, 2017
Finalist: Jacquelyn Gill, creator of March for Science
The University for Maine professor started a conversation, and a movement, on Twitter.
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PublishedDecember 31, 2017
Finalist: Rob Gomez, Beach to Beacon runner
His split-second instinct to lift a fellow runner set new bar for Maine sportsmanship.
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PublishedDecember 31, 2017
Finalist: Travis Mills, founder of retreat for veterans
The Army staff sergeant who lost all of his limbs in Afghanistan personifies resilience, determination and faith.
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PublishedDecember 31, 2017
Finalist: Molly Neuner, young activist
Her firm push against sexist dress codes persuaded schools to rethink rules.
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PublishedDecember 31, 2017
2017 Mainer of the Year: Sen. Susan Collins
Her swing vote in the U.S. Senate has put her at the epicenter of political power with leverage that the Trump administration must reckon with.
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