Brian Lee at Maine Medical Partners in otolaryngology in Biddeford,
Heidi Miller at Maine Medical Partners in the Casco Bay surgical care unit,
Eric Shurtleff at Maine Medical Partners in the division of acute care surgery, and
Josh Vaughn at Maine Medical Partners in orthopedics and sports medicine, a division of orthopedic trauma and fracture care.
Landry/French Construction in Scarborough hired
Bert Kiesow as project development executive. Kiesow has 25 years of experience in construction management.
Maine Community Foundation in Ellsworth hired
Michele Camarco as vice president of finance and CFO. Camarco was previously director of finance and operations at Alpha Gamma Delta Fraternity Inc. in Indianapolis.
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Virtual 2021 Kenney Awards to be celebrated March 26
Event hosted by the Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce.
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The Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce’s annual awards, the Kenney Awards, will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. March 26. To ensure the community and the deserving winners and finalists can be celebrated safely, the 2021 Kenney Awards, presented by Kennebec Savings Bank, will be held virtually. Tickets for the event are on sale on the Kennebec Valley Chamber’s website, according to a news release from the chamber based in Augusta.
The Kenney, named for the region it hails from, is awarded annually to area businesses and professionals that are deserving of the community’s attention and recognition. The Kenney’s will recognize six awardees, with three of the awards being determined by live voting at the event.
Augusta mother gets books into hands of city students through sixth grade
Crystal Schmidt, whose son, Ricky, is in kindergarten, had the idea to help students with their literacy and keep things interesting while they are home during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Gilbert School Principal Sarah Landry, left, and Crystal Schmidt stand last Thursday outside Sylvio J. Gilbert Elementary School in Augusta. Schmidt’s children — Ricky, left, and Catharine — are with her.
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AUGUSTA — As Crystal Schmidt laid on the couch with her 8-month-old baby, she thought how great it would be for students to have new books during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Augusta Mom Gets Books Into Hands Of Local Students
Even though the last year has been filled with sadness and uncertainty, it has also brought out the best in many people.
For example, one Augusta mom wanted to keep with the literacy of local kids, so she stepped up to make it happen.
According to the KJ, Crystal Schmidt's goal was to get a $5 book in the hands of every Augusta student between the ages of Kindergarten and 6th grade.
She quickly realized she was not going to be able to do it alone and enlisted the help of local businesses.
Sprague & Curtis Real Estate Named Small Business Of The Year
According to the Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce Facebook page, Sprague & Curtis Real Estate was named the Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the year.
Located in Augusta, Sprague & Curtis Real Estate has been a staple in Kennebec county since the company was founded in 1957 by Bill Sprague, Sr. Today, Sprague & Curtis is the largest real estate brokerage in the metropolitan Augusta area. It is led by Bill’s son, Bill Sprague, Jr.
Congratulations to Sprague & Curtis Real Estate on being named the Small Business of the Year! Join us virtually on March 26th to celebrate them at the 2021 Kenney Awards!