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W W W. M A I N E B I Z . B I Z 25 J U N E 2 7 , 2 0 2 2 Mercy Hospital, Maine Medical Center and NRC all achieved full compli- ance with its industrial discharge permits for the 2021-22 Industrial Pretreatment year which ended on April 30. David Kerr, a dentist in Portland, was added to the Maine Dental Association Honor Wall. Denis Bergeron, utility analyst and coor- dinator of regional market programs at the Maine Public Utilities Commission, was awarded the "Lifetime Achievement Award" at the New England Conference of Public Utilities Commissioners. Bergeron has worked in state govern- ment in leadership positions for 35 years. Drummond Woodsum, a law firm in Portland, announced that six of the firm's practices and 17 of its Maine- based attorneys were ranked among the top three tiers in the 2022 Chambers USA Guide. Allen Insurance and Financial in Camden said that Deb McDonald, a member of its business insur- ance team, earned the designation of Certified Insurance Counselor. The Maine Hospital Association selected Nirav Shah, director of the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention, as its "MHA Caregiver of the Year" award winner. Preti Flaherty, a law firm in Portland, announced that six of the firm's practices and 13 of its Maine-based attorneys were ranked among the top three tiers in the 2022 Chambers USA Guide. The Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce selected Bombshell Salon in Presque Isle as its "May Customer Service Award" winner. Franklin Memorial Hospital in Farmington announced that it was awarded a three- year term of accreditation in magnetic resonance imaging after a review by the American College of Radiology. In addition, Taylor Harris, a speech-language pathologist, earned three certifications: one as a modified barium swallow impairment profile clinician, another as a certified dementia practitioner and as a Speak Out! clinician through the Parkinson's Voice Project. Norway Savings Bank said it earned the "2022 Best Place for Working Parents" designation. Additionally, the bank announced Brian Bernier, vice president and investment officer for Norway Savings Asset Management Group, earned the Certified Financial Planner certification from the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards. Charlie Berg, videographer at MaineHealth in Portland, won a "Regional Emmy Award" for a video entitled "Inside View of Maine Medical Center ICU Nurses Caring for Unvaccinated COVID-19 Patients" that was viewed on YouTube page and other hospital social media channels. Original Coconola by Grandy Organics in Hiram was named "Retail Best in Show" at the Maine Golden Fork Awards. Alder Smoked American Eel by American Unagi in Waldoboro won "Foodservice Best in Show" and Middle East Coast Labneh by Shovel and Spoon in Limington was "Best New Product." Verrill, a law firm in Portland, announced that 11 of the firm's practices and 22 of its Maine-based attorneys were ranked among the top three tiers in the 2022 Chambers USA Guide. SCORE Maine, a national nonprofit organization that connects entrepre- neurs with mentors to help start and grow businesses, named several award winners including: Andrew Peters, founder of Vertical Bay, "Aquaculture Small Business Award;" Zackary McCarthy, founder of Inclusive Ski Touring, "Nonprofit Business of the Year;" LaKosha Evans, founder of Klassically Kute Designs, "Veteran-Owned Small Business Award;" Shari Hamilton, founder of Hello, Good Pie Bakery & Café, "Woman-Owned Small Business Award;" Bob Magin, founder of Six Fins Guide Service, "Innovative Small Business Award;" Meghan Miller, founder of La Maree Art, "Young Entrepreneur Award;" Sandrine Moser, founder of Studio Artisane, "Home-Based Business Award;" Erica Schmitz, founder of My Body Model, "Technology Success Award;" Holly and John Arbuckle, owners of Singing Pasture Farms, "Agriculture Award;" Kate McAleer, founder and CEO of Bixby Chocolates, "Manufacturer Success Award;" and Katie Roberts, owner of Angelus Urgent Veterinary Care, "Innovative Business Plan Award." Looking for exciting business events? Go to mainebiz.biz/calendar to view and post events. @ We make great ideas happen! Whether you are presenting to a small group or need to convey your message to the masses, we have the solution. We offer the following services: Videography Legal Videography Video/Audio Production & Editing PowerPoint & Graphic Design Transfer & Duplications headlightav.com / 207.518.6425 MEDIA SOLUTIONS Deb McDonald