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BIDDEFORD, Maine

Kelsey Earley crowned Miss Maine America 2015

Kelsey Earley, a junior studying Dental Hygiene in UNE鈥檚 Westbrook College of Health Professions was recently welcomed by to Washington, D.C. after being crowned Miss Maine America 2015. News of her achievement was covered on and .

In her new role, Earley will represent the state of Maine throughout the year, and will use this opportunity to expand her 鈥淏e a Superhero鈥 project.  

Through the 鈥淏e a Superhero鈥 project, Earley sews superhero capes for children with disabilities or illness, and donates them to The Barbara Bush Children鈥檚 Hospital in Portland, Maine. So far, she has crafted more than 100 capes.

According to the politicalnews.me article, Senator Collins praised Earley鈥檚 dedication to higher education and applauded her efforts to help local children. 

51小黄车 the University of 51小黄车

The University of 51小黄车 is Maine鈥檚 largest independent university, with two beautiful coastal campuses in Maine, a one-of-a-kind study abroad campus in Tangier, Morocco, and an array of . In an uncommonly welcoming and supportive community, we offer hands-on learning, empowering students to make a positive impact in a world full of challenges. The state鈥檚 top provider of health professionals, we are home to Maine鈥檚 only medical college, Maine鈥檚 only dental college, a variety of other interprofessionally aligned health care degree programs, as well as nationally recognized programs for marine science degrees, natural and social sciences degrees, arts and humanities degrees, and business degrees.