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<p class="MsoNormal">Hello,</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I am writing to invite you
to celebrate World Oceans Day with us on June
8 with an exciting evening commemorating the
50<sup>th</sup> anniversary of the publication
of Rachel Carson’s <i>Silent Spring</i>.<span> </span>The
event takes place June 8 from 5:00pm – 7:30pm
in the Hannaford Auditorium at USM’s Abromson
Center (88 Bedford Street in Portland). It
will feature presentations by three leading “<span
style="font-family: Helvetica;">Women
Pioneers in Ocean Exploration and Advocacy”:
Anne Doubilet, an underwater photographer
for National Geographic; Dr. Nancy Knowlton
from the Smithsonian Institution’s Natural
History Museum in Washington, DC; and Dr.
Susan Shaw, director of the M</span><span>arine </span><span>Environmental
Research Institute (MERI) in Blue</span><span
style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span>Hill,
Maine. All three women will give inspiration
talks about their work and their careers.<span>
</span>Please contact Theresa, listed below,
for a flyer with more detailed biographical
information.</span> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>The event begins at
5:00 pm with a wine and cheese reception
with cash bar in the Abromson lobby where an
art exhibit on ocean and coastal ecology by
students from seven local high schools will
be on display.<span> </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>Please bring your
family, friends, students, and colleagues,
and join us in honoring the work of Rachel
Carson and other women who, inspired by her
example, have made careers and significant
contributions to the field of ocean
exploration and advocacy.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Space is limited, so please
RSVP to <span><a
href="mailto:theresa.torrent-ellis@maine.gov">theresa.torrent-ellis@maine.gov</a>
or by calling 207.624.6228 to reserve seats
for yourself and your friends.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>Sincerely,</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span>Theresa Torrent-Ellis</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>Senior Planner</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>Maine Coastal Program</span></p>
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Sincerely,
Abbey Spargo
Education and Events Coordinator
Ocean Explorium
(508) 994-5400 x 23
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