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W W W. M A I N E B I Z . B I Z 33 A P R I L 2 1 , 2 0 2 5 "Lifetime Achievement Award;" Elizabeth Singer, "CACC Director of the Year;" Jennifer Olson, "President's Award;" Gary Marquis, "Citizen of the Year;" Beaulieu's Garage, "Business of the Year - Community Impact;" and Bike, Board & Ski, "Business of the Year - Economic Impact." Norway Savings Bank said it was named a "Best Wellness Employer" by Wellness Workdays and a "Best Place for Working Parents" by the Best Place for Working Parents. UScellular recognized Valerie Foss for being awarded a "President's Volunteer Service Award" by the Office of the President of the United States for dedicating more than 200 hours to volunteerism in 2024. Foss is assistant store man- ager in South Paris. The Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce announced annual award recipients including Dan Tremble, "Norbert X. Dowd Award;" Frank's Bake Shop, "Large Business of the Year Award;" Henry's Bridal Boutique and Formal Wear, "Small Business of the Year Award;" Community Health and Counseling Services, "Nonprofit of the Year Award;" Compotech, "Innovation and Entrepreneurship Award;" Annette Dowd, owner of The Rock and Art Shop, "e Spirit of the Region Cultural Award;" Tammy Higgins, "e Sarah Dubay Community Service Award;" and Liz Russell, president of Eastern Maine Community College, "Volunteer of the Year Award." Katahdin Trust Co. in Houlton said it was named as a "Best Place for Working Parents" by the Best Place for Working Parents. The Maine Fire Chiefs' Association named Chief Robert Chase of the Auburn Fire Department as its "2024 Maine Fire Chief of the Year." Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor said that it achieved the lowest read- mission ratio for patients with a heart attack between July 1, 2020, and June 30, 2023, according to data published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services in February. headlightav.com 207.774.5998 Our Displays Are Pixel Powered

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