Good Tern hires new general manager
ROCKLAND — Good Tern in Rockland has hired Karen Doherty as general manager. Originally from central New York State, Doherty moved to Maine over 30 years ago, when she enrolled at College Of The Atlantic for her senior year of college. Having completed her degree in Anthropology from Syracuse University, she chose to stay in Maine where she raised two children, climbed Katahdin many times, and for ten years was the general manager of The Blue Hill Co-op.

She is excited about moving to Rockland and becoming part of the team at Good Tern Co-op.

"Co-ops are at the heart of the community, and such an important link in supporting the local economy. To me it is the business model that makes the most sense in ensuring a healthy and sustainable future for all. While not a nonprofit, a co-op exists not to make a profit, but to meet the needs of the members and the greater community.

"I am delighted to be a part of the co-op world, and so looking forward to working at Good Tern, sharing the values of community, local agriculture, people over profit, and caring for the environment. This is such an honor," Doherty said in a news release.

For fun, Doherty has hosted a 3-hour weekly radio show for more than12 years as a volunteer programmer at WERU-FM, playing an eclectic mix of indie, folk, jazz, and rock. Along with music Doherty has many other interests. "I love animals, and spending as much time as I can being in the natural world, hiking, biking, swimming, kayaking, and gardening. I equally enjoy cooking with friends, reading and listening to music," she said in the news release.

Last winter she took a trip in her 1989 VW campervan to the Yucatan Peninsula where she swam with the sea turtles.

Doherty will be joining the Good Tern in early April.

Evergreen expands team of energy advisors

PORTLAND — Evergreen Home Performance has expanded its team of Energy Advisors. Justin McEdward originally joined the company two years ago as a field technician, installing insulation improvements that save homeowners money while significantly reducing their carbon footprint and bringing economic benefits to the whole region.

Eager to engineer those improvements himself, McEdward pursued BPI-certification as a Building Envelope Specialist and now serves as an energy advisor.

“This new role is a natural step,” said McEdward in a news release. “My first-hand experience in the field has given me valuable insight into how to engineer specific solutions to address home efficiency challenges.”

McEdward’s interest in energy efficiency stems from his enthusiasm for the outdoors and his passion for sustainable living. He has a diversity of experience in outdoor education, customer service, and sales.

McEdward has made a number of efficiency upgrades to his Portland home, including air sealing and installing solar panels, and is eager to help other homeowners prioritize projects that improve their comfort and health while reducing their fuel consumption.

“I take a lot of pride in knowing that the work we do helps to improve the lives of my fellow Mainers,” said McEdward.

Herring Gut Learning Center welcomes David Lamon as executive director

PORT CLYDE — David Lamon has been appointed executive director at the Herring Gut Learning Center in Port Clyde

Nancy Baker, Herring Gut board chair, said in a news release: "We are thrilled to welcome David as our new executive director. With a long career and academic training in education and environmental science, he is uniquely qualified to serve as our director. Under his leadership and in partnership with our new Director of Community Affairs, Erin Meyer, Herring Gut is well positioned to build on its reputation as the anchor of innovative education on the St. George peninsula.”

Lamon comes to Herring Gut after many years of doing environmental conservation, restoration, research and education work on Mount Desert Island.

"The coast of Maine has been my home for over 25 years and I value the close-knit communities that make up its landscape. I'm excited to be part of the innovative environmental education work that Herring Gut Learning Center is doing in the mid-coast region," said Lamon in the news release.

For more information on Herring Gut Learning Center and its programs, visit www.herringgut.org.

Victoria Condon joins New England Real Estate Company

CAMDEN — After ten years as a broker in the local real estate market, Victoria Condon has joined The New England Real Estate Company as of January of this year.

 In addition to being an agent with Jaret & Cohn, Condon owned and operated a marketing and community outreach agency where she worked with small businesses to build their brands and develop their connections to the community. After a few years away from real estate to work on her business, Condon decided to reenter the field and chose to join the growing team at The New England Real Estate Company.

 "Victoria brings a wealth of Real Estate experience, combined with her marketing expertise to our company. We are very excited in Victoria's recent decision to rejoin our profession of real estate locally serving our Midcoast market and her background tells one that she works tirelessly on behalf of her clients. We are proud to welcome Victoria to our company," said New England Real Estate Company president A. Flint Decker in a news release.

 "I am excited to be joining a very experienced and community minded group of REALTORS® at The New England Real Estate Company. This brokerage opens opportunities and resources that will be allow me to better serve my clients and expand my real estate business," said Condon in a news release.

 Condon spent her early career as a paralegal navigating the world of tax law, research and document support for large law firms. Upon obtaining her real estate license, Condon mastered the ins and outs of sales as well as the marketing and public relation skills to support a large real estate office.

As an active and vital member of the community, she has served as a board member of the Penobscot Bay Regional Chamber of Commerce, as vice president and member of the CamRock Network, graduated from the Midcoast Leadership Academy, led community outreach for several leadership and community development organizations, and has served on a wide variety of school and sports boards throughout the region.

When Condon is not busy selling real estate or volunteering in the community, look for her sailing in Penobscot Bay, gardening, or hiking in the Camden Hills. Otherwise, Victoria Condon can be reached at (207) 236-7000, or 1-888-236-7015, extension 17 or her cell number (207) 542-5136 or by email; Victoria@TheNewEnglandReCo.com.