More than 200 attended the annual Central Maine Community College annual dinner at the Hilton Garden Inn in Auburn. The event was hosted by the college’s Education Foundation board of directors. The event included presentation of awards to students and others for their achievements or contributions to the college. Seated from left are Kelly Gokey of Bowdoin, Scholarship Recipient of the Year; Allyson Phinney of Norway, All-Maine Academic Team; Stephanie Ridlon of Lewiston (with daughter Hannah), “Yes I Can” Award; Ann Leighton of Portland, “Against All Odds Award”; Shelby Neuschwanger of Boothbay Harbor, Student of the Year; standing, Anthony Arcuicci of Poland, All-Maine Academic Team; Jalen Lincoln of Nobleboro, Male Athlete of the Year; Susie French of Greenland, N.H.,Female Ath­lete of the Year; Todd Crossley of Auburn, Staff Member of the Year; Bud Willey of Lewiston and president of Canteen Service, Co., Corporate Partner of the Year; Walt Whitman of Livermore Falls, Student Veteran of the Year; and Devin Watson of Vienna, Faculty Member of the Year. Missing are representatives from the Sturdivant Tuna Tournament who were presented the President’s Award. Proceeds from the dinner, which are expected to approach $20,000, will benefit the foundation’s scholarship fund.

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