Breathe Easy Coalition honors Franklin hospital for addressing smoking on their campus

At an awards ceremony on Sept. 15, the Breathe Easy Coalition of Maine celebrated the efforts of Maine hospitals in addressing smoking and tobacco use on their campuses. The event highlighted the 2016 Maine Tobacco-Free Hospital Network Gold Star Standards of Excellence Program award winners including Franklin Memorial Hospital.

Franklin Memorial Hospital representatives receiving the Breathe Easy Coalition award included: Gerald Cayer, vice president; Heather Fellman, Healthy Community Coalition program associate; and Nicole Ditata, Healthy Maine Partnership director. Contributed photo

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“Hospitals are health and wellness role models for their communities, so it is important for them to set an example around reducing tobacco use and exposure to secondhand smoke,” said Sarah Mayberry of the Breathe Easy Coalition.

Franklin Memorial Hospital was one of 30 hospitals statewide to receive the highest Gold Star award level. FMH has achieved this level every year since the program’s inception, being cited as meeting all 10 best practice standards around creating a tobacco-free environment and supporting tobacco-free lifestyles.

“Franklin Memorial Hospital is pleased to receive this recognition and set an example for other organizations in our community,” said Gerald Cayer, vice president.

Tobacco use continues to be the leading cause of preventable disease and death in the country and a major contributor to health care costs.

NorthEast Family of Companies promotes Winthrop’s Larry Allen

Larry Allen, of Winthrop, has been promoted to assistant general manager of all four divisions of the NorthEast Family of Companies based in Lewiston. Allen had been serving as dispatcher and operations manager since 2014.

Allen has shown his leadership abilities and dedication to not only the company but its employees, as well, since day one” said Scott Riccio, president, owner and founder of NorthEast Family of Companies.

In his new role, Allen will work closely with each of the departments of NorthEast Family of Companies to help manage growth and existing accounts. NorthEast Family of Companies consists of NorthEast Charter & Tour, NorthEast Charter School Bus Services, All Aboard Trolley and Transportation, and Crown Limousine and Towne Car Services.

Allen has more than 26 years of experience in the transportation business in Maine. He began his new role in August 2016.

For more information on NorthEast Family of Companies, please visit www.northeastchartertour.com.

Brian Clark named vice president and director of planning for Colby College

Brian Clark, who has led several strategic priorities at Colby College in Waterville during his two years as assistant to the president and director of planning, has been promoted to vice president of planning, according to a news release from the college.

“Brian has made a significant difference in his first few years at Colby,” President David A. Greene said in the release. “He has provided exceptional leadership on initiatives that support faculty teaching and scholarship, the student experience, and Colby’s connection to the broader world, including our investments in the city of Waterville.”

Prior to arriving at Colby, Clark worked at the University of Chicago for seven years, most recently in the Office of the President, where he managed the planning and implementation of strategic priorities across the university.

A native of Cape Elizabeth, Clark earned a bachelor’s degree from Lafayette College in Easton, Pennsylvania, and a master’s degree in public policy and organizational management from the Muskie School of Public Service at the University of Southern Maine.

Mountains Council of Realtors gives Farmington agent Realtor’s pin

At a recent meeting of the Mountains Council of Realtors, Rick Loadwick received a Realtor’s pin and certificate from the Maine Reator’s Association. Rick is a agent with Palmer Realty in Farmington and has enjoyed a busy summer in real estate. He lives in Mercer with his wife, Annie.

Bath, Oakland accounting firm hires Nicklaus DeBlois, of Waterville

Perry, Fitts, Boulette and Fitton CPAs located in Bath and Oakland recently hired Nicklaus DeBlois to help further develop firm growth in Central Maine and the Midcoast region.

DeBlois earned a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering technology with a minor in business administration from the University of Maine. After college he worked as a sales engineer, covering the Maine Territory for a custom panel fabricator and electrical distributor. Currently, he is completing the last year of his MBA at Thomas College and plans to sit in on the CPA exam in the near future.

With exceptional customer service skills, DeBlois joins PFBF CPAs as a staff accountant. He will work closely with the firm’s senior staff, while honing his talents regarding tax and accounting matters.

DeBlois resides in his hometown of Waterville and is engaged to be married to Katy Massey of Waterville in June 2017.

Franklin County Chamber of Commerce to celebrate new Thai Smile & Sushi Restaurant’s Farmington location

Franklin County Chamber of Commerce will celebrate the new location of Thai Smile & Sushi Restaurant with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. The ceremony will take place at 11 a.m. Thursday. Thai Smile & Sushi Restaurant is a in a new, larger location at 168 Front St., in downtown Farmington, the former Greenwood dining room.

Thai Smile & Sushi Restaurant is known for its modern interpretation of classic dishes and its insistence on only using high quality fresh ingredients. The newly updated menu includes combination plates, Thai steak, fried clams and more. The restaurant is open now for dining in the spacious dining room, ordering take-out or local delivery in Farmington. The menu and access to online ordering is available at www.thaismileandsushi.com.

For more information, call the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce at 778-4215 or info@franklincountymaine.org.

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