Susan Doliner, Matthew Charles O’Reilly and Karen Milliken have joined the Piper Shores Board of Directors.

Scarborough, Maine, January 27, 2012 – Piper Shores, Maine’s first and only non-profit lifecare retirement community, today announced the addition of three newly elected members to its Board of Directors.

New Board Members recently elected at the Annual Meeting in October 2011 include:

Karen Milliken – Vice President at R.M. Davis, Inc.

Matthew Charles O’Reilly – Retired Chief Investment Strategist and Senior Vice President from People’s United Financial, Inc.

Susan Doliner, FAHP – Associate Vice President for Development at Maine Medical Center

These new members join existing board members Patrick O’Reilly, Suzanne Austin, Kathryn Barber, Patrick Costin, Mary Keysor, Stephen Larned, Suzanne McCormick, Stephen deCastro, Sylvia Most, Dennis J. O’Donovan, Victoria Kuhn and Mary M. Bertolet. The Piper Shores Board of Directors is focused on completing construction of the Master Campus Plan started in 2011 and in developing a new five-year strategic plan for the retirement community.

“We are very excited to welcome Susan, Karen and Matthew to the Board of Directors,” said Michael Bierley, Executive Director of Piper Shores. “They are each outstanding business and community leaders, and we look forward to utilizing their talent and experience to further the implementation of our 2012 initiatives, most especially the completion of construction of our Master Campus Plan started in 2011.”

About Piper Shores

Piper Shores is the only nonprofit lifecare retirement community in Maine and the first to be recognized by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and the Continuing Care Accreditation Commission (CCAC) – the nations’ only accrediting body for continuing care retirement communities. Built in 2001 in a style that complements Maine’s architectural heritage, Piper Shores is located on 138 acres of beautiful oceanfront property, situated between Higgins Beach and historic Prouts Neck in Scarborough, Maine. Piper Shores is an innovative retirement community that promotes the long-term wellbeing of its residents through a continuum of activities and lifecare services. Piper Shores’ residents enjoy active, independent lifestyles with guaranteed priority access to on-site assisted living and skilled nursing care, whenever they may need it.

Piper Shores is owned by Maine Life Care Retirement Community, Inc., a Maine nonprofit organization, formed by a group of accomplished local individuals to deliver the shared vision of creating an ideal retirement community on the coast of Maine. Life Care Services, LLC, the nation’s leading development and manager of senior living communities, provides management services for Piper Shores.

For more information, visit http://www.pipershores.org or call 207-883-8700.

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Portland, ME (January, 2012), With the goal of further enhancing athlete experiences at their races, Tri-Maine Productions is again partnering with Gorham Bike and Ski (GBS) to be the “Official Race Support and Retail Partner” and “Official Wetsuit Rental Provider” at their triathlons in Maine. Will Thomas, Founder of Tri-Maine, says “We are thrilled to be working with Gorham Bike and Ski in 2012 and look forward to all the ways this partnership can benefit our valued athletes.”

Tri-Maine and Gorham Bike and Ski are jointly committed to offering the highest quality race experience possible to participants. Jamie Wright, Owner of Gorham Bike and Ski, says “The crew here at GBS is extremely excited to making a strong commitment to athletes enjoying the sport of triathlon. Our ever increasing line of products and wetsuit rentals enable us to serve all levels of triathlete, from the beginner to the serious competitor. When choosing an event partner for our efforts, the professionalism and expertise of the team at Tri-Maine Productions made our decision easy and straightforward!”

Gorham Bike and Ski’s General Manager, Dave Palese, says that this partnership should clearly demonstrate their goal of serving the triathlon community. “By aligning with Tri-Maine we have a great opportunity to show the triathlon community what we are known for,” says Palese. “This partnership will directly benefit the athletes that race in the Tri-Maine events we are involved with.” Gorham Bike & Ski has long been referred to as a top tier bike retailer in the U.S. garnering two “Top 100” designations by Bicycle Retailer and Industry News.

Gorham Bike and Ski is now the exclusive race support partner for the Polarbear Tri/Duathlon in Brunswick, ME (May 5th), and wetsuit rental provider for the Pirate Tri at Point Sebago Resort in Casco, ME (June 10th), and the Lobsterman Triathlon & Aquabike in Freeport, ME (September 15th). GBS will be the host site for each of the race packet pickups and involved with any pre-race activities such as in-person registrations and expos.

About Gorham Bike and Ski Owned and operated by Jamie Wright since 1995, Gorham Bike and Ski has earned its reputation as Maine’s premiere cycling, alpine, and nordic ski retailer. Wright and his highly trained and friendly staff are ready to serve everyone from the most seasoned performance athletes to the children getting their first bike.  http://www.gorhambike.com

About Tri-Maine Tri-Maine Productions is an experientially based race production company in Portland, ME. In 2006 it was formed in response to the growing demand for high-quality multisport events in Maine. Tri-Maine Productions either owns and/or manages a number of race properties, ranging in scope from local road races to highly complex triathlons with hundreds of competitors.

Tri-Maine maintains a strong commitment to three core principles: Community, Sustainability, and Quality. These principles are reflected in every Tri-Maine race, as well as in the caliber of the staff, partners and sponsors. http://ww.tri-maine.com

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Contacts

Tri-Maine:  Will Thomas, will@tri-maine.com

Gorham Bike and Ski:  Jamie Wright, jamie@gorhambike.com

“These days, it’s more important than ever to maximize utilization, optimize storage space, and reduce duplicate data,” said Harry McMann, President of Systems Engineering. “NetApp is changing the game with their new Storage Area Network (SAN) solutions for virtual computing environments of all sizes.”

To register, call 207-553-1600 or visit http://www.syseng.com/Events/.

About Systems Engineering

Systems Engineering, the largest independent and employee-owned IT provider in Maine, is a Northern New England-based information and communications technology consulting company with over 90 business technology professionals on staff serving businesses throughout Northern New England for over 20 years. As a leading IT strategy and services leader, our IT professionals have provided comprehensive business technology products and solutions to more than 400 companies and organizations throughout Northern New England since 1988. Our team of technical experts, network engineers, field service professionals, and account managers are available 24/7, 365 days per year. From computer network design, installation, training and administration to a full complement of data management, business consultation, and outsource CIO services, Systems Engineering will help you get ahead of IT. Systems Engineering is 100% owned by the employees of the company. For more information, please visit www.syseng.com or call 207-772-3199.

Portland, Maine – Hall Internet Marketing, a Maine internet marketing firm, is excited to announce the next Social Media Breakfast Maine – SMBME 30: Social Media and Events. The event will be held January 27^th, 7:30 – 10am at Portland’s Masonic Temple on Congress Street. Breakfast will be served at the event.

Social Media and events pair very well with each other. For this month’s SMBME there will be three experienced event marketers that will share how they use social media to plan good events and get their events to be well attended.

The three speakers for the morning will be Stefa Normantas from Green Tree Events, Tanja Hollander, an artist with an upcoming show at Portland’s Museum of Art and Amanda O’Brien, organizer of Social Media Breakfast Maine.

You can get more information and register for this month’s Social Media Breakfast Maine by visiting socialmediabreakfastmaine.com/upcoming/. The event is sponsored by Hall Internet Marketing, Mainely SEO, GWI, The Cohen Tracy Team, the Internet Educator, August Wealth Management and Mainebiz.

About Social Media Breakfast Maine

Social Media Breakfast Maine is a monthly event held in Portland where area businesses and marketing leaders get together to share ideas and stories in and around the social media space. This even started two years ago in a conference room in Portland, the event has grown to 100 – 150 monthly attendees. SMBME has had local and national speakers share the stage to educate each other on how to use social media to promote local companies and find new customers.

For more information, visit: www.socialmediabreakfastmaine.com

About Hall Internet Marketing

Hall Internet Marketing is a 12 year old agency that uses technology to help clients meet their internet marketing goals.  From paid search management and SEO, to video and mobile advertising, to user conversion strategy and cost per acquisition optimization – Hall’s staff helps some of the largest employers in Maine, well known Fortune 100 companies and innovative technology businesses to drive more sales online. For more information, visit: http://www.hallme.com/press/

• The Elder Elves, a volunteer program of the Senior Center at Lower Village, assemble approximately 50-75 gift bags annually for seniors who are all alone on Christmas. The bags are filled using donations from supporters and local businesses, and every item is individually hand-wrapped by the Elves. These bags are distributed to seniors by HomeHealth Visiting Nurses (formerly SMMC Visiting Nurses), the town’s social services departments and Meals on Wheels. According to Susan Pettit, Executive Director at the Senior Center at Lower Village, the Elder Elves have been providing this gift to the community since 1992. “I am so very proud of this program,” Pettit says; “The Elves themselves often donate items for the bags …the volunteers who make this all happen are fabulous people.”

• Volunteers from the Seacoast Garden Club prepare several Boxwood Trees each year for HomeHealth Visiting Nurses to distribute to patients in Arundel, Cape Porpoise, Kennebunk and Kennebunkport. 

• Greg Burns RN, a Pediatric Nurse with HHVN, provided the name of a family to the staff at Amica Insurance, who generously met the family’s needs this season.

Many HHVN staff and volunteers also bought, wrapped and delivered gifts and essential items to patients in need.

• The HHVN Intake Department sponsored two York County families.
• The HHVN Pediatric Nursing and Rehab team sponsored two families in Cumberland County.
• HHVN volunteers sponsored two families in Cumberland County.

[note: 2 photos attached. In the photo titled “Checking the List,” Nancy Hewett, Pediatric RN, is pictured at HHVN’s Portland office, checking her list of recipients next to a car loaded with donated gifts. In the photo titled “Loading the Car,” (also taken at HHVN’s Portland office) Greg Burns, Pediatric RN (pictured on the far left) and Louise Barton RN, Pediatric Clinical Supervisor (on the far right) watch while other members of HHVN’s Pediatric Nursing and Rehab Teams load the back of a visiting clinician’s SUV with donated gifts and necessities. Also attached: a close up of the contents of one of the donated gift baskets for a child in need.]

About HomeHealth Visiting Nurses
HomeHealth Visiting Nurses is a not-for-profit home health care agency providing skilled nursing, rehabilitation, home health aide support, medical social work, maternal and child health care, community health and wellness clinics, Telehealth and other services in Cumberland, York and Southern Oxford Counties to patients of all ages. HomeHealth Visiting Nurses is a member of MaineHealth. For more information, call 1-800-660-4867 or visit www.homehealth.org.

For more information on The Senior Center at Lower Village, visit www.seniorcenterkennebunk.org

For more information on the Seacoast Garden Club, visit http://www.seacoastgardenclub.org/

Press Release Contact Info:

Charity Hirst, Development & Community Relations Associate
HomeHealth Visiting Nurses
207-284-4566 ext. 4336; chirst@homehealth.org

Gorham, Maine (December 15, 2011) – John Brewer, D.O., will join Mercy Hospital’s Gorham Crossing facility as a primary care provider, specializing in family practice medicine on Dec. 27.

Mercy Gorham Crossing is located at 19 South Gorham Crossing (intersection of County Road and South Street). The practice offers residents of Gorham, Scarborough, Buxton, and beyond a convenient, accessible location for a wide range of health care services

John Brewer, D.O.

including primary care, express care, radiology services, and laboratory services. The primary care practice is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Express Care is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days a week, seeing anyone in the area who is in need of non-emergency medical attention.

Dr. Brewer is a Michigan native and earned his medical degree from the Kansas City College of Osteopathic Medicine. Brewer completed his residency in Family Practice at the Osteopathic Hospital of Maine in Portland, before opening a private practice in Gorham.

Dr. Brewer is Board Certified in Family Practice, has been a Clinical Faculty member at the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine since 1986, and has served as President of the Maine Osteopathic Association. He currently resides in Portland.

About Mercy Health System of Maine

Mercy Health System of Maine is a growing community of health care providers who provide clinically excellent, compassionate care.  A recognized leader in quality, safety, innovation and patient experience, Mercy operates campuses throughout southern Maine, offering a broad range of medical and surgical services, as well as primary and specialty care.  The story of Mercy includes Mercy Hospital, Gary’s House, McAuley Residence, Mercy Recovery Center, and VNA Home Health Hospice. For more information, please call (207) 879-3486 or visit www.mercyhospital.org.

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What: Best Shot for Youth Free Throw Tournament
Who: All youth are eligible to participate
Where: Portland Expo. 239 Park Ave in Portland
When: December 17, 2011 at 1- 2:30 p.m.
Highlights: Red Claws team members, coaches and Crusher on hand; prizes awarded including Red Claws tickets; and, free flu shots for participants and their parents who attend.

For information on how to participate in the tournament, please contact redclaws@mercyme.com or (207) 879-3605.

Now in its 3^rd year, the Best Shot for Youth Initiative raises funds through its sponsors to provide free sports physicals at Mercy Primary Care locations for students, grades 6-12 who do not have a primary care physician or who are currently patients of Mercy Primary Care. Over 125 physicals were provided over this past year.

Mercy Hospital and the Maine Red Claws joined together to establish the Best Shot for Youth Initiative, a special effort to give children  a better shot at staying active, healthy, and safe in their communities. This year’s sponsors of the Best Shot for Youth Initiative include: Coca-Cola, Fairchild Semiconductor, Maine Magazine, Quirk Chevrolet and St. Joseph’s College.

About Mercy Health System of Maine