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Congressman Mike Michaud recently accepted an award presented by Virginia Joles, of Leaders Encouraging Aroostook Development (LEAD), in recognition of his leadership and work he has done addressing Maine’s truck weight issues. The award was presented to Michaud following a meeting held with members of the Aroostook Partnership for Progress steering committee. From left are: Larry Clark, executive director, Presque Isle Industrial Council; Carl Flora, executive director, Loring Commerce Centre; Walt Elish, president and CEO, APP; Virginia Joles, president, LEAD; Congressman Michaud, Robert Clark, executive director, Northern Maine Development Commission; Alain Ouellette, division director planning and development, NMDC, Fort Kent; Ryan Pelletier, executive director, Workforce Investment Act; and Brian Longstaff, business development specialist, community planner, NMDC, Houlton.
