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Friday, January 31, 2020
Volume 16 • Issue No. 5
Michael Fischer Appointed President of YCCC WELLS The Board of Trustees of the Maine Community College System has appointed Michael Fischer, an associate vice president at Great Bay Community College in NH, as the next president of York County Community College. He will begin in March. Fischer has held leadership roles for the last 12 years at Great Bay Community College, most recently as associate vice president of economic and community development, and as interim vice president of student success and enrollment management.
Before that he served as Great Bay’s associate vice president of student affairs and college operations, and director of student life.
“I am honored to be selected as the next president of York County Community College,” Fischer said about his appointment. “The educational profession is one of the greatest and noblest callings because we have the ability to changes lives and shape communities. I look forward to working with the dedicated faculty and staff at YCCC in helping our students learn the skills needed to be successful in work and life.” While at Great Bay Community College, Fischer oversaw the launch of a new Student Suc-
cess Center at the college, and led several initiatives to boost student enrollment. He served as special advisor to the president for the last two years, and led several fundraising campaigns. Previous to his time at Great Bay Community College, Fischer worked at Hesser College in Manchester, NH, for four years, serving as dean of students, and director of athletics. He also served as athletic director and men’s basketball coach at Notre Dame College in Manchester. “I am very pleased to welcome Michael Fischer to this im-
portant role,” Board Chairwoman Jean Ginn Marvin said. “The board sought a leader with the vision and experience to meet the needs of both students and employers and expand the college’s role in the region. Mike’s handson leadership of student and institutional success efforts demonstrates his deep commitment to improving the lives of students through education and training.” Fischer credits his own academic path as the inspiration behind his passion for working See YCCC page 4...
Kennebunkport Prepares to Paint the Town Red KENNEBUNKPORT The restaurants, hotels and shops that comprise “New England’s Most Romantic Town” believe Valentine’s Day should last the entire month of February. In addition to festive displays of red lights and romantic decorations all over Kennebunkport’s Dock Square, this year’s Paint the Town Red schedule is packed with entertaining experiences you won’t want to miss. Red Hot Events include: Saturday, February 1: Igloo Launch Party – Your
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BERWICK Join retired game warden and Maine author Roger Guay as he shares his experiences during his 25-year career with the Maine Warden Service, at the Berwick Public Library on Wednesday, February 5, at 6 p.m. In his book, A Good Man with a Dog, written with Kate Clark Flora, Guay takes readers into the patient, watchful world of a warden catching poachers
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Saturday, February 8 & 15: Oyster Shucking Classes – Learn about different types of oysters, how to open them like
a pro and how to enjoy them. 2-3 p.m. at the Boathouse Hotel + Restaurant; $45 per person Saturday, February 15:
Wines and Valentines – This romantic event will help you discover your next favorite wine. Each wine will be paired with a different small plate. 2-3 p.m. at Kennebunkport Inn; $25 per person or $45 per couple. Sunday, February 16: Bubbles & Truffles – Why simply give chocolate to your Valentine when the two of you can make chocolate together? The experts from Earth at Hidden Pond’s kitchen will show you how to transform French and Belgian chocolate into sumptuous truffles featuring liqueurs, fruit and spices all paired with fine sparkling wines. 4-5 p.m. See RED page 5...
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ticket gets you access to a Winter Wonderland filled with custom-decorated, heated igloos where you can enjoy a complimentary welcome cocktail and all the light snacks you wish. DJ Haylstorm will get the crowd moving and multiple cash bars will be available all night-long. 7 - 10 p.m. at The Boathouse Waterfront Hotel + Restaurant; $65 per person. Thursday, February 6: Earth at Hidden Pond’s Test Kitchen – Sample the new menu items at one of Kennebunkport’s best restaurants before anyone else. Only 20 seats available. 6 -9 p.m. at The Boathouse Waterfront Hotel + Restaurant; $80 per person
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and protecting pristine wilderness, and the sometimes CSIlike reconstruction of deer and moose poaching scenes. Throughout most of his career, his frequent companions have been his K9s who were trained to find discarded weapons, ejected shell casings, hidden fish, and missing people. When Roger Guay’s father died in a tragic fishing accident, a kind game warden helped
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him through the loss. Inspired by this experience, as well as his love of the outdoors, Guay became a game warden and certified K9 handler, beginning a successful career that would span twenty-five years and see him establish canine units as a staple of the game warden service. For more information, call 207-698-5737 or visit www.berwick.lib.me.us.
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