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W W W. M A I N E B I Z . B I Z 31 D E C E M B E R 9 , 2 0 1 9 for family law, medical malpractice law – plaintiffs and trusts and estate law by U.S. News - Best Lawyers in 2020. Verrill, a law firm in Portland, said seven of its Maine-based attorneys were recognized for their litigation skills in Benchmark Litigation's 2020 edition. In addition, Karen Frink Wolf and Martha Gaythwaite were named to the publica- tion's national list of "Top 250 Women in Litigation" by the publication. Eastern Maine Development Corp. in Bangor said it was one of 66 organi- zations nationwide recognized with a "2019 Impact Award" from the National Association of Development Organizations. Sebago Technics, an engineering and surveying consulting firm in South Portland, announced that Stephen Sawyer Jr., senior vice president of transpor- tation services, was awarded a "2019 Lifetime Achievement Award" by the Maine Better Transportation Association. Pierce Atwood, a law firm in Portland, announced that it received seven national and 82 metropolitan rankings in the 2020 U.S. News-Best Law Firms directory. Maine Food for Thought, an educational food tour in Portland, said it was awarded "Best Food or Beverage Tour Experience" by the World Food Travel Association panel of judges at the 5th annual FoodTrekking Awards. MaineHealth announced two of its experts recently participated in Congressional presentations. Brian Marden, chief phar- macy officer, spoke about the impact of recent drug shortages and the organiza- tion's efforts to provide safe, patient-cen- tered care while Abby Fleisch, an attend- ing physician at Maine Medical Center in pediatric endocrinology and diabetes and faculty scientist at the Maine Medical Center Research Institute, explained the need for more research on the health effects of environmental chemicals like per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly found in household items like carpets and furniture. Kris Doody, CEO of Cary Medical Center, and Samuel Collins, president of S.W. Collins Co., were welcomed as laure- ates into the Junior Achievement of Maine Business Hall of Fame. Dead River Co. in South Portland was recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor with its "Gold Medallion" award, an honor from the depart- ment's HIRE Vets program, part of the Honoring Investments in Where is Maine real estate heading? Find out at MEREDA's 2020 Real Estate Forecast Conference! Register today: MEREDA.org/events Thursday, January 16 from 9-5 • Holiday Inn by the Bay, Portland • Expert analysis of the 2020 forecast for Maine commercial and residential real estate and construction • Member Showcase with nearly 70 exhibitors • Networking opportunities • Continuing education credits available MEREDA.org (207) 874-0801 Sponsored by: SP ONSORED BY FOLLOW US @MBEVENTS #MBHC19 MODERATOR PANELISTS REGISTER AT MAINEBIZ.BIZ/HEALTHCARE Join Mainebiz as we bring together a panel of local executives from companies of different sizes and industries to share new ideas and best practices on health care savings. Hear personal stories and learn how they have found ways to reduce costs and increased savings while still providing good health care services to their employees. Gain Best Ideas to Save Money on Your Health Care Costs! Thursday, December 12 / 7:30–10:00am / Holiday Inn By The Bay, Portland Trevor Putnoky Healthcare Purchaser Alliance of Maine Richelle Wallace Norway Savings Bank Christine Burke Worthen, Esq. Northern Light Health Tom Ellis Jackson Laboratory Sandy Bissell Goodwill Northern New England

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