J. Michael “Mike” Smiles joins Lake Champlain Maritime Museum (LCMM) as the new Executive Director. "Mike brings a breadth of experience that will broaden the Museum’s impact in reaching and serving diverse audiences through our collection of historic replica vessels, innovative education programs, hands-on rowing programs, publications, research, and permanent and traveling exhibits," said Board Chair Bob Beach. "We’re delighted to have him join our team of highly dedicated staff, committed volunteers, and engaged members and donors as we begin our 30th year of operation."

Andre Raven of FedEx Express Vermont is the 1st place Straight Truck Rookie of the Year On just his first attempt, Andre earned the Vermont Straight Truck title. He also won the Rookie of the Year award. Part of the FedEx Express team based in St. Johnsbury for the past 15 years, he’s been a driver for 11 of them. During that time, he has racked up more than 1 million safe-driving miles. Away from work Andre enjoys traveling and writing, he would even become an novelist, if he were to do anything other than professional driving. He and wife Heather have two children, Liam and Keir.