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Healthy Communites of the Capital Area (HCCA) is now recruiting new members for our Board of Directors! HCCA's mission is to partner with community members to improve the health and quality of life locally, throughout Kennebec County, the Central public health district, and across the state. Funding for HCCA efforts come largely from state, federal, and philanthropic grants to improve health primarily in the areas of reducing tobacco use and exposure, healthy eating, being active, and preventing alcohol, marijuana and other drug misuse. Healthy Communities of the Capital Area board members are individuals who help carry out the organization's mission to convene and support individuals, organizations, and communities to collaborate on quality of life and public health issues. Board members also support HCCA's Core Values of Authentic Engagement, Sense of Place, Equity, Honesty, Dedication, and Wellbeing.As a group, HCCA board members provide strategic guidance, are representative of different geographic areas across HCCA's local service area of Kennebec County, represent different demographics, and possess skills, expertise, and lived experience to help the organization thrive. Areas of expertise that the board is currently seeking include knowledge of non-profit management with a particular focus on non-profit insurance requirements, federal and state contract management, and fundraising and development; ME food system expertise/involvement in the local food system; and representatives of northern Kennebec County. Guiding the organization are the Community Health Improvement Plan priorities and the organizational strategic priorities that can be viewed on HCCA's website (link below).Potential new board members will be invited to attend HCCA's March 25, 2024 board meeting 3:00-4:30 via Zoom or in person at University of Maine at Augusta.Please read over the board member roles and responsibilities to make sure it is a good fit for you: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mX2hz7YrHflU7596sWKIOMBTtpotJjgN/view?usp=sharingLearn more about HCCA (scope of work, values, staff, current board members, and more) at: https://www.hccame.orgFor more information or if you have questions, contact Renee Page at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Please tell us more about you and why you would like to serve as an HCCA board member! Find the application HERE: https://forms.gle/SvC3T79gmuQANPgW8

Join us for our Annual Meeting on Wednesday, March 13th, 2024! As always, the meeting will be held at the Winslow VFW Banquet and Conference Center at 6 PM (Registration starts at 5:30 PM). Tickets are limited, so please contact or visit us at one of our branch locations to reserve your ticket. We hope to see you there! You can follow the link below for more information.https://www.newdimensionsfcu.com/2024-annual-meeting.../

Abraham Dugal, CFP®, has been named Director of Investment Management at Allen Insurance and Financial. Dugal has been a financial advisor at Allen since 2015. In his new role, Dugal will manage our investment portfolio oversight process, collaborate with our advisors for client investment decisions, and lead our retirement plan practice. “Abe is well-suited to take on this leadership role in our financial division as we seek additional growth in this area of the services we provide to our clients,” said Michael Pierce, financial advisor and company president. A native of Lincolnville, Dugal is a graduate of Camden Hills Regional High School and Babson College in Wellesley, Mass., where he majored in business management with a concentration in finance. He holds FINRA Series 66 and 7 securities licenses and maintains the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ designation. He lives in Camden with his wife and son. Allen Financial, working with individuals, families and business on investment planning and wealth management, is a division of Allen Insurance and Financial, an employee-owned company with offices in Rockland, Camden, Belfast, Southwest Harbor and Waterville. Online: AllenIF.com. Allen Financial, 31 Chestnut St., Camden, ME 04843. (207) 236-8376. Securities and Advisory Services offered through Commonwealth Financial Network®, Member FINRA, SIPC, a Registered Investment Adviser. Fixed insurance products and services are separate from and not offered through Commonwealth Financial Network.

Dominion Law, LLC PA, a, general practice law firm providing personalized service in downtown Waterville, is delighted to welcome Sarah E. Catherman, Esq., as its newest attorney.  A Winslow, Maine native, Sarah brings nearly ten years of legal experience and a strong desire to give back to her community to Dominion Law, joining forces with her husband, Andrew C. Catherman, Esq., who founded the firm in Waterville in 2022. Sarah attended Liberty University for her undergraduate studies, while Andrew pursued his education at The College of William and Mary. Both went on to earn their law degrees from the Ohio Northern University Pettit College of Law in 2014 before returning to Andrew's home state of Virginia. During the next seven years, Sarah gained valuable experience serving as a Magistrate, prosecutor, and private attorney.  Meanwhile, Andrew co-founded a law firm in Richmond, Virginia, specializing in criminal defense and family law.   In 2021, Andrew and Sarah made the decision to return to Sarah's childhood home in central Maine, fueled by their deep-rooted desire to raise their family in a smaller, more close-knit community. Sarah joined the respected law firm of Marden, Dubord, Bernier & Stevens, while Andrew found a place practicing small business law at O'Donnell Lee before opening the doors of Dominion Law in 2022.   At Dominion Law, the firm's values of integrity, professionalism, and respect for the community are the driving force behind their success. Sarah's addition to the team has allowed Dominion Law to expand its offerings to now include criminal defense, family law, estate planning, small business, and some real estate, enabling them to fulfill the diverse legal needs in the area.  Together, Sarah and Andrew are dedicated to providing compassionate and understanding legal guidance to their clients, ensuring that everyone, regardless of their circumstances, receives reliable representation.   As Dominion Law continues to grow, they strive to be a trusted resource in Waterville, offering approachable and cost-effective solutions to individuals in need of legal support. Discover more about Dominion Law and the comprehensive legal services provided by Sarah E. Catherman, Esq., and Andrew C. Catherman, Esq., by visiting their website at www.dominionlawme.com or contacting them at (207) 358-8857.