It is hard to believe that 2024 marks 45 years since we graduated from the University of Maine. How time has flown! I do hope that many of you will head back to Orono for Homecoming weekend October 18-19. Come to our class breakfast or our tailgate space. Our class gives a scholarship to a current student and the scholarship fund could always use a top-off. Send your contribution anytime to the Alumni Association and specify where it is to go. If you come to campus, make sure you check out the new Hotel Ursa housed in Coburn and Holmes Halls.
On to the news —
Nat Tupper ’83G has retired after 32 years of service as town manager of Yarmouth, ME. During his tenure Nat has ushered in new schools, worked on land conservation and economic development, and helped return bus service to the town. Prior to his work in Yarmouth, he worked as town manager in Winter Harbor, Livermore Falls, and Barre, VT. For his work Nat has received numerous awards including the 2013 Linc Stackpole Manager of the Year award from the Maine Town, City, and County Management Association.
Rockland, Maine’s Sail, Power, and Steam Museum has welcomed Robin McIntosh as their new executive director. Robin previously served as the museum’s associate director. Before her time with the museum Robin worked as director of development at the Penobscot Bay Regional Chamber of Commerce and as program director of Midcoast Leadership Academy. The museum, which displays a collection of boats, engines, and artifacts, celebrates the maritime heritage of the area. It also offers music and a speaker series and is open from May through October. Stop by to see the exhibits and congratulate Robin on her new position!
Dale Phillips has two new stories out. Dead Man’s Hand is in the current issue of Dark Horses, and he got cover credit (see tinyurl.com/29tem3ma). Also, Strange Hops is in the current issue of Fungi (see tinyurl.com/yk275jfj).
Janet Cole Cross of Cole Cross Connections, LLC was recently presented the Berry Dunn Lifetime Achievement Award from the Institute for Family-Owned Business. She is a founding board member of the Institute and served for 19 years. With varied career experiences, she lends her objective perspective to the next generation in family business. Most recently, she created and facilitated several peer advisory groups for the next generation. She is passionate about helping young people find their unique career niche.
Looking forward to hearing from you!