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Who Run the World?
6 Portland women reflect on the unique experience of navigating the world as female business owners Article by Becca Abramson | Photography by courtesy of the business owners “The success of every woman should be the inspiration to another,” award-winning professional tennis player Serena Williams once said. We couldn’t agree more, which is why we’re highlighting some of the passionate, resilient, intelligent, business-savvy women paving the way in Portland. From custom jewelry to power tool...
April 2024
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Rising Star
Portland Rising founder, owner, and player Chloë Rowse details her path to becoming a pro athlete Article by Becca Abramson | Photography by Kim Chapman Photography Chloë Rowse, it seems, was destined to become a professional ultimate frisbee player. “When my sisters and I were younger, my dad would throw the frisbee and we’d chase it down almost like dogs,” she laughs. Her father, Rob, was an ultimate frisbee athlete before the sport gained popularity in Maine; in 1976, he played in the world...
April 2024
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Love Your Skin
Dr. Maria Atkins gives patients confidence at the Cosmetic Enhancement Center of New England Article by Becca Abramson | Photography by courtesy of CECofNE Dr. Maria Atkins, co-owner and medical director at the Cosmetic Enhancement Center of New England (CECofNE), found the field of aesthetic medicine thanks to a surgical practice rotation during her residency. “The surgical practice I was rotating in brought cosmetic lasers into the office once a month, which introduced me to laser...
April 2024
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100 Women Who Care
Deb Bergeron, founder of the group's southern Maine chapter, on women-led philanthropy Article by Becca Abramson | Photography by Jen Deraspe / Follow Joy Photography What’s the origin of 100 Women Who Care? 100 Women Who Care was started in November 2006 by Karen Dunigan of Jackson, Michigan as a simple way to raise money efficiently and quickly for local charities. At their first meeting, the group of over 100 women each wrote a check for $100 directly to The Center for Family Health...
April 2024
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