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Sandra L. Caron, Sexuality Professor, Therapist and Author, to Be Inducted into the Maine Women’s Hall of Fame March 18, 2023
The Maine Women’s Hall of Fame was established in 1990 by the BPW/Maine Futurama Foundation. The induction ceremony is usually held at the University of Maine at Augusta (UMA) on the third Saturday of March, in observance of Women’s History Month.
Caron, an Orono resident, is a pioneer in sexuality education, widely known throughout Maine, respected nationally and internationally for her creative teaching and groundbreaking research in sexuality education. Her involvement and contributions to UMaine and in the state have touched countless lives and contributed to inclusivity in communities.
Caron will be inducted in a ceremony on Saturday, March 18, at 2 p.m. in the Farber Forum in Jewett Hall at the University of Maine at Augusta, 46 University Drive, Augusta, Maine.
To attend, please send an email to futuramafound@gmail.org with your name, email address, and organization affiliation.
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The Tasting Room at Damon's Beverage Augusta presents:
Garnish Island Gin, John L Sullivan Irish Whiskey, and Blue Chair Bay Mocha Rum Cream
March 17th 3pm to 6pm
To celebrate St Patty's Day, we want to invite you to our Tasting Room for some traditional Irish Whiskey, triple distilled and aged in bourbon casks. Named after the famous Boston bare knuckled boxer, this Irish Whiskey pulls no punches. Enjoy in your favorite whiskey drink, or try it neat. Next we have Garnish Island Gin, owned by West Cork Distillery, an Ireland owned company. A handcrafted small batch Irish gin by Ireland's only female Master Distiller, Deirdra Bohane. With light floral notes complimented by hints of chocolate and strawberry, we know you'll enjoy it. Finally, finish up with Blue Chair Bay's Mocha Rum Cream. Perfect for a crafted cocktail, an addition to your favorite coffee, or even straight on the rocks, you'll enjoy this sweet treat! We look forward to seeing you!
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MaineGeneral Health Scholarships Available
MaineGeneral Health is now accepting applications for its 2023 Health Scholarship Program.
Scholarships support the education of health care professionals in the Kennebec Valley and are available to individuals pursuing degrees in a variety of health-related disciplines.
In 2022, MaineGeneral Health and individual sponsors awarded more than $44,000 in scholarships to 46 students in the Kennebec Valley. Scholarship recipients are pursuing degrees in nursing, radiology, pharmacy, sports medicine, social work and other health care careers. Scholarships generally range from $500 to $2,500.
To learn more about MaineGeneral’s Scholarship Program and how to apply, visit https://give.mainegeneral.org/scholarships. The application deadline is Wednesday, April 5, 2023.
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Maine Culinary Festival
May 20 & 21, 2023 | 9AM-4PM
MAIN AUDITORIUM at the AUGUSTA CIVIC CENTER
Don’t miss this opportunity to market your business and showcase your products or services!
EXHIBITORS WANTED!
For more details or to register, visit maineculinaryfest.com
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New Members
207 Tech
Eric Ciborowski, (207) 544-5510
Eric@207tech.net
Augusta
Audette Construction
Roger Audette, (207) 458-2828
audetteconstruction@yahoo.com
Readfield
Bintliff’s Corner Brew
Roger Bintliff, (207) 588-7148
bintliffscornerbrew@gmail.com
Gardiner
Everest Recovery Centers
Douglas Kilgore, (207) 212-3269
dkilgore@everest-recovery.com
Manchester
Grand Assembly of Maine, International Order of the Rainbow for Girls
Debora Redmond, (207) 718-7028
mainerainbow@gmail.com
Gray
K&A Engineering Consulting, P.C.
Becky Johnson, (914) 607-7115
becky.johnson@kapower.us
South Portland
Keller Insurance Agency Inc.
Paul Keller (207) 623-3344
paul@Kellersf.com
Augusta
Millsy’s Cleaning Services, Inc.
Gary Mills, (207) 622-2700
millsy868@gmail.com
Augusta
Morning Moose Coffee
Lindsay Beall, (207) 620-2479
morningmoosecoffee@gmail.com
Richmond
NextHome Northern Lights Realty
Amy MacDonald, (207) 558-8811
office@nexthomenlr.com
Hallowell
Tint By Russo
Chelsea Russo, (207) 213-5811
tintbyrusso@gmail.com
Hallowell
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Member Anniversaries
40+ Years
Kennebec Savings Bank
30+ Years
MaineGeneral Community Care, Sam's Club
20+ Years
A Partner in Technology, Ganneston Construction Corp., Hershey's Ice Cream, North Country Rivers - Whitewater Rafting, Theater At Monmouth
10+ Years
Concord Coach Lines, Facial & Oral Surgery Associates, Friends of Kennebec River Rail Trail, New Dimensions FCU, Saltbox Primitives, Snow Pond Center for the Arts, Sullivan Tire, Viles Arboretum, Wayne Ladner Maine Insurance
5+ Years
Augusta Kiwanis Club, Cushnoc Brewing, Harvest Time Natural Foods, Mix Maine Media. Sportsman's Alliance of Maine
Renewing
American Red Cross of Northern New England, Cappza's Pizza, Cushnoc Brewing Co. Annex, Infinite Signs, Jellystone Park Androscoggin Lake, Maine Department of Economic and Community Development, Planet Fitness, Smart Eye & Med Spa
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Tim Walton, Chair*
Walton External Affairs, LLC.
Michele Pelletier, Chair Elect*
PERFORMANCE Foodservice - NorthCenter
Amy Marston, Vice Chair*
Central Maine Power Company
Matthew Tardiff, Treasurer*
J.S. McCarthy Printers
Earl Kingsbury, Past Chair*
City of Augusta
Cathy DeMerchant, Human Resources*
Capital Area Staffing Solutions, Inc.
Katie Doherty, President & CEO*^
Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce
* Executive Committee ^ Full-Time Executive
Randall Anderson
The Meadows Golf Club
Joyce Blanchard
The University of Maine at Augusta
Karen Boston
Lipman Katz & Boston, P.A
Nathan Cotnoir
Camden National Bank
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Lori Dube
Sprague & Curtis Real Estate
Sue Grenier
G&E Roofing Co., Inc.
Eric Jermyn
Cross Employee Benefits
Robbi Lockhart
Team EJP
Steven Marson
Central Maine Pyrotechnics
Nicole McSweeney
MaineGeneral Health
Stacey L. Morrison
Ganneston Construction Corp.
Rebecca Pushard
MIKA
Lynn Quirion
Macomber, Farr & Whitten
Alec Rogers
Maine Evergreen Hotel
Andrew Silsby
Kennebec Savings Bank
Special Counsel
Dennis Carrillo
Cloutier Carrillo, Capitol Law, PLLC
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KVCC Staff
Katie L. Doherty, President & CEO
Lindsay L. Corbett, Chief Operating Officer
Melissa L. Walden, Membership & Development Manager
Jennifer M. Quint, Marketing & Events Coordinator
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