Harpswell dedication Avesta president/CEO to retire after more than 20 years The longtime president and CEO of Avesta Housing announced he will be retiring later this year as the organization celebrates 50 years since its inception. A lifelong Mainer, Dana Totman has led Avesta for more than 20 years, during which the nonprofit affordable housing […]
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People & Business: Jan. 19
Banking on it Conservation powerhouse honored by Chebeague & Cumberland Land Trust Penny Asherman, an environmental lawyer and president of the Chebeague & Cumberland Land Trust, has been named the 2021 Bates Conservation Awardee by the trust. The honor recognizes standout efforts of local individuals, groups or companies to preserve special sites within the two […]
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People & Business: Jan. 12
Expanded services Midcoast Federal Credit Union has expanded its membership base to include Waldo County and all of Cumberland County. The credit union already serves more than 15,400 members in Waldo, Knox, Lincoln and Sagadahoc counties; part of Cumberland County; and the town of Durham in Androscoggin County. The not-for-profit has offices in Freeport, Brunswick, […]
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People & Business: Dec. 29
New Ventures leader honored, announces retirement Gilda Nardone, who has shepherded New Ventures Maine from its beginnings as a homemakers advocacy group to the statewide organization it is today, has been named the 2021 recipient of the Merle Nelson Women Making A Difference Award. The award was presented at a celebration of Nardone’s 43 years […]
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People & Business: Dec. 22
Portland Downtown announces Holiday Window Display winners Lisa-Marie’s Made in Maine store on Exchange Street was named the Overall Winner in this year’s Holiday Window Display competition sponsored by Portland Downtown, prompting judges to say, “It doesn’t get more ‘Holidays in Maine’ than red/green buoys and a tree of lobster ornaments! … the exterior garland […]
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People & Business: Dec. 15
South Portland fire station draws accolades for its design The Cash Corner Fire Station in South Portland was featured in the November issue of Firehouse magazine in recognition of its superior design, garnering a prestigious Station Design Award. The new station was designed by Falmouth-based Grant Hays Associates, Inc. in 2018 “to meet both the […]
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People & Business: Dec. 8
Hires, promotions, appointments Maura Derrivan, LCPC, is the new youth engagement coordinator at OUT Maine. Derrivan graduated with a Master of Science in counseling and psychological services in 2019 from Salem State University in Massachusetts and has most recently been working as a mental health counselor with children, adolescents and adults in Southern Maine. OUT […]
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People & Business: Dec. 1
Dempsey cancer care center has new leader at the helm A woman with more than a quarter-century of experience in the public, private and social sectors has been chosen as the new CEO and president of the Dempsey Center. Cara Valentino is a certified executive coach and organizational development consultant who most recently served as […]
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People & Business: Nov. 24
New MOFGA Marketplace Giving back Associates from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Maine inspected, sorted and boxed over 12,200 pounds of produce and food items at two volunteer events at the Good Shepherd Food Bank this fall as part of the company’s annual season of service. Participating Anthem associates included Allison Kinslow, Jeremy […]
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People & Business: Nov. 17
Recognition The Maine Crafts Association has named artist, author and educator Tim McCreight of Harpswell as a 2021 recipient of the MCA Maine Craft Artist Award. The award recognizes McCreight’s commitment and dedicated career of service to the craft field as well as his high proficiency in the technical understanding of many aspects of fine craft. […]