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V O L . X X V N O. X I X S E P T E M B E R 2 , 2 0 1 9 40 U S I N E S S M A I N E I N S H O R T N E W S WO R T H Y P E O P L E A N D P E R F O R M A N C E S [ A P P O I N T M E N T S ] Gov. Janet Mills appointed Bonnie Martinolich to the Maine Animal Welfare Advisory Council. Martinolich, partner at Preti Flaherty, is one of 14 members statewide selected for their experience and knowledge in matters of animal wel- fare in Maine. Androscoggin Home Healthcare + Hospice in Lewiston added James Joseph, Paul Andersen and Phillip Crowell Jr. to its board of directors. Joseph is a retired internist who recently was affiliated with Bridgton Hospital and Central Maine Medical Center, Andersen is CEO and vice chairman of Androscoggin Bank's board of directors and Crowell is assis- tant city manager for the city of Auburn. Shannon Richards was elected to the board of directors of the Maine Real Estate & Development Association. Richards is the founder of Hay Runner, a real estate development company in Portland that provides services related to residential and commercial real estate transactions, project manage- ment, design, construction, furnishing and produces design centric events. [ A C H I E V E M E N T S ] Pierce Atwood, a law firm in Portland, announced its trusts and estates practice group received a "Band 1" ranking for Private Wealth Law by Chambers and Partners, a London-based publisher of guides to the legal profession. In addi- tion, partners Molly Liddell and Barbara Wheaton were recognized individually with "Band 1" rankings. e firm also said 10 of its Maine-based attorneys were named to the U.S. News Media Group and Best Lawyers "2020 Best Lawyers in America" list. U.S. Green Building Council announced that Geiger, a promotional products distributor in Lewiston, was awarded LEED Certification at the Gold level for its headquarters. The Maine Town, City and County Management Association named Bangor City Manager Cathy Conlow the "Linc Stackpole Manager of the Year Award" winner at its 74th New England Management Institute. Girl Scouts of Maine announced that Catherine Lamson and Quincy Hentzel were named "Girl Scouts of Maine Women of Distinction." Lamson is senior vice president and chief administrative offi- cer of the MEMIC Group and Hentzel is president and CEO of Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce. Southern Maine Community College in South Portland said its Cyber Security program was designated by the U.S. National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security as a "National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education" through 2024. U.S. Sen. Angus King presented the inaugural "U.S. Sen. Angus King Award for Conservation Excellence" to Nancy Perlson, executive director of the Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust and the trust's "Community Service Award" to Russell French, the Rangeley chief of police. Berman & Simmons, a law firm in Portland, announced that attorney Susan Faunce was one of 18 attorneys selected nationally for the American Association for Justice 2019 Leadership Academy, an initiative to cultivate future leaders. Faunce leads the firm's mass tort practice. Skelton Taintor & Abbott, a law firm in Auburn, said eight of its attorneys Featuring Mowfield Farm Monday, September 23, 2019 5-7 p.m. 111 Bruce Hill Road, Cumberland • Family friendly event – bring your kids! • Attendees also receive a free ticket to the 147th Cumberland County Fair • Enjoy delicious food and beverages • Great networking IFOB & Chamber Members: Free Future Members: $10 www.fambusiness.org Discounts available to PMA Business Members! Seven Congress Square, Por tland, Maine | (207) 775- 6148 | Por tlandMuseum.org S T U D I O T O U R Fall tours available through October 31, 2019 With their combination of cultural resonance, historical significance, and natural beauty, Winslow Homer Studio Tours of fer a singular experience that you will remember for years to come and want to share with others. Of fering group tours for up to 12 people. James Joseph Paul Andersen Barbara Wheaton Phillip Crowell Jr. Catherine Lamson Molly Liddell Susan Faunce Quincy Hentzel