Sen. Valentino earns perfect attendance record

AUGUSTA — Sen. Linda Valentino, DSaco, had a perfect attendance and voting record during the recently concluded legislative session.

Valentino cast 258 votes during the second regular session of the 127th Maine Legislature – 100 percent of the votes recorded, excluding absences excused by the president of the Senate for illness or other extenuating circumstances.

“It has been an honor to represent the people of Senate District 31,” said Valentino. “They elected me to show up and be their voice in Augusta, and I’m proud my voting record shows I’ve done just that.”

Valentino also had a 100 percent attendance record during the first regular session in 2015. All told, she didn’t miss a single vote since her re-election in 2014.

McDonald promoted to vice president of student engagement at UNE

BIDDEFORD — University of New England President Danielle N. Ripich has announced the promotion of Jack McDonald to the role of vice president of student engagement.

In addition to his role as director of athletics, McDonald will oversee a number of student activities, facilities, athletics and student life areas.

McDonald came to UNE from NCAA Division I Quinnipiac University, where he served as the Bobcats’ director of athletics for 20 years.

Prior to his tenure at Quinnipiac, McDonald was director of athletics at the University of Denver (1990-95) and assistant athletic director for marketing at Boston College (1987-90).

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