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<\/h3>\n<\/h3>\nOur readers and advertisers have\u00a0nominated\u00a0these\u00a0heroes
\nwho have emerged through Covid-19.<\/p>\n
To the Soldiers of the Maine Army National Guard who were activated and volunteered their efforts to help coordinate, deliver (PPE), and train healthcare workers throughout the COVID-19 response efforts.
\nThank you for your support to our communities!<\/p>\n
Nominated\u00a0by\u00a0Anonymous<\/strong><\/p>\n Our Management Teams, our Activity Director, our Housekeepers, our Servers and our Culinary Team\u2014every single one of them\u2014have gone above and beyond to ensure our residents are taken care of, loved & know We Are In This Together!<\/p>\n From the bottom of my heart, they are Heroes that don’t wear capes and deserving of our utmost respect, recognition & praise. Thank you to the Heroes of Ashton Gardens!<\/p>\n Nominated\u00a0by Angela Fall<\/strong>, Community Sales Manager,\u00a0Hawthorn Senior Living<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cCara quickly saw the needs of the downtown businesses to connect during the pandemic. She quickly created a weekly zoom meeting that provides speakers with knowledge of what is available to guide them during unpredictable times. She has speakers from SBA, CEI, legislative offices and others. Thank you Cara for your passion to the Heart of Ellsworth!\u201d<\/p>\n Nominated\u00a0by\u00a0Melissa Denbow<\/strong>,\u00a0VP Corporate Giving, Machias Savings Bank<\/p>\n \u201cDuring a crisis no one could have predicted, Larry has lead his team of 290 to not only support the lending needs created by the stimulus package, but supporting the community with philanthropy. The Rapid Response Fund grants of $300,000 to nonprofits supporting those impacted physically and financially by Covid-19 was quickly implemented. He has created a culture of philanthropy in nature while being a for profit business. Thank you Larry for seeing the needs of our State and providing support at all times!\u201d<\/p>\n Nominated\u00a0by Melissa Denbow<\/strong>,\u00a0VP Corporate Giving, Machias Savings Bank<\/p>\n \u201cFor\u00a0coordinating\u00a0and\u00a0donating\u00a0meals\u00a0to\u00a0health\u00a0care\u00a0workers.\u201d<\/p>\n Nominated\u00a0by Elise Kiely<\/strong>,\u00a0Legacy Properties<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cFor donating coffee to health care workers and encouraging customers to donate as well.\u201d<\/p>\n Nominated\u00a0by Amalia Moon<\/strong>, Amalia Moon Jewelry<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cFor checking in on senior citizens, and providing them with needed supplies.\u201d<\/p>\n Nominated\u00a0by\u00a0Bruce\u00a0Graybill<\/strong>,\u00a0Sider’s\u00a0Woodworking<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cFor retooling their manufacturing to produce face masks and hand sanitizer\u2014and then giving these products to nursing homes and others in the community.\u201d<\/p>\n Nominated\u00a0by: Wendy Johnson<\/strong>, Boatelope<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cFor helping others in the landscaping business stay safe during the Coronavirus outbreak.\u201d<\/p>\nThe Staff of Ashton Gardens<\/a><\/h2>\n
Cara Romano
\nED of Heart of Ellsworth<\/a><\/h2>\nLarry Barker
\nPresident and CEO, Machias Savings Bank<\/a><\/h2>\nAmy Meader
\nRivalries, Falmouth<\/a><\/h2>\nCoffee by Design<\/a><\/h2>\n
Chief\u00a0Chris\u00a0Greely
\nHolden\u00a0Police\u00a0Department<\/h2>\nCellblock Fire Containment Systems<\/a>, Standish
\n<\/strong><\/h2>\nSeana Cullinan
\nLarkspur Landscaping<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n