Greetings, Class Y2K! We have some updates to share from our classmates, including Chris Thurlow, who is retiring after 22 years coaching young hockey players in Orono and Old Town. Coach Thurlow has been a fixture in the local hockey community for many years, stretching back into his high school student days. So, this winter will bring the perfect chance for some new people to bring the energy into the coaching role. Congrats on a great career, Coach Thurlow!
Another notable retirement is Brewer Public Safety Director Jason Moffitt, who spent 25 years with the city’s police force. But he is not going far, as he begins his next career phase as assistant city manager. Congrats, Jason!
Matt Gagnon recently was promoted to project executive with the Landry French Construction Company. After 25 years of experience in commercial construction, Matt will be well prepared to take on this leadership role!
Also stepping up into an executive role is Danielle Delorimier Ahern, who was promoted to senior vice president and director of treasury services with Machias Savings Bank. Danielle also gives back to her Bangor community as a board member of Jobs for Maine Graduates and Catholic Charities Maine. Great work, Danielle!
Another mention from the sporting world comes courtesy of Andy Bedard, who I enjoyed watching play so many times back in my Orono days. Not only was Andy a prolific scorer for the Black Bears, he also has been a successful coach, including a certain #1 NBA draft pick. Andy coached Cooper Flagg from third grade through his junior year of high school, calling the experience “any coach’s dream.” I think the whole state of Maine has been excited to see Cooper’s journey but just imagine how proud Coach Bedard is!