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Websticker, division of Freely Creative Inc., has recently launched its fully updated website, www.websticker.com.

Ralph Flies the Coop, an upcoming children's book aimed at teaching children about broadening their horizons through travel, intercultural experience, and foreign-language learning, will be released in September by the Brattleboro-based publisher, Green Writers Press.

American Trucking Associations is set to welcome more than 400 of the trucking industry's top professional truck drivers to Indianapolis for the 79th annual "Super Bowl of Safety," the 2016 National Truck Driving Championships and National Step Van Championships.

Rutland Regional Medical Center welcomes new physician Thusitha “T” Cotter, MD, Dr. Cotter is a physician at Rutland Women’s Healthcare. Dr. Cotter is looking forward to providing services for both new and current patients in all stages of life, from prenatal and pregnancy to menopause.

Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice (CVHHH) recently welcomed Jewelene Griffin, RN, to head its Hospice & Palliative Care Program. Jewelene, a Georgia native, has almost 20 years of experience working in for-profit hospice management.

Otter Creek Associates is pleased to announce the opening of a new collaborative psychotherapy and wellness practice located in the heart of the Essex Junction Five Corners area. Otter Creek Associates has served the psychiatric and psychological needs of children, adults and families in Vermont for over 30 years.

Department of Public Safety Commissioner Keith Flynn is proud to recognize the election of Vermont State Fire Marshal Michael Desrochers to the National Association of State Fire Marshals Board of Directors. Fire Marshal Desrochers was elected to serve a two-year term on the Board of Directors.

Jarvis Antonio Green is thrilled to announce the launch of JAG Productions, a company that will operate in tandem with Artistree Community Arts Center where Mr. Green was previously the Director of Theatre Arts. The opportunity to work with ArtisTree and Kathleen Dolan, Founder & Executive Director, is an exciting one for Mr. Green who splits his time in New York City and Vermont.

Putney author Bob Lawson has released a new eBook to help nonprofit organizations build their reputations over social media. The eBook is a guide to using LinkedIn and Twitter to grow the reputation of a nonprofit organization in the eyes of peers, foundations and government offices.

Workers' compensation specialist The MEMIC Group has announced the appointments of Laurette Wright and Jeremiah LaCross as Safety Management Consultants, Wright will support MEMIC’s growth in North Carolina and LaCross will assist policyholders in Vermont.



Shelley Quinn, Vice President Cash Management and Government Banking Manager for Merchants Bank recently announced the promotion of both Andrea Wolak and Kristen Baggs to the position of Cash Management and Government Banking Officers at Merchants Bank.

Steve Carbone sold the former Capital Lincoln Mercury dealership property, 98-100 Pearl Street, Essex Jct, VT to Gabe Handy and family. Brad Worthen of Pomerleau Real Estate represented Carbone. Rick Harrison, JL Davis represented the Handy's. Pictured left to right, Harrison, Darcy Handy Church, Jenna Church, Handy, Carbone and Worthen.