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C AT E G O RY
Alissa Wetherbee
Founder
AxeWomen Loggers of Maine
'Axing' stereotypes by
creating opportunities for
women in timber sports
B y A l e x i s W e l l s
AxeWomen
Loggers of Maine
20 Hallbrook Way, Ellsworth
A certified women-owned
small business of competitive
logging sports professionals.
Founded: 2010
What it does: It was formed
in response to a need for
designated competitions and
events for "lumberjills."
Disciplines include competitive
chopping, sawing and logrolling,
with competitors appearing in
events nationwide, as well as
performances to showcase
the various disciplines.
Employees: 35
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