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July 8, 2008

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Matthews receives award for dedication to community

NEWBURYPORT — Peter Matthews, Jr., President/CEO of Merrimack Valley Federal Credit Union, received an award for his dedication and service to others at the 20th anniversary Costa-Eagle Communications awards ceremony. Matthews also serves as Treasurer of the Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce, a Board Member and Planning Committee Chairman of the Workforce Investment Board, Vice Chairman of the Massachusetts Credit Union Legislative Council, and a Board Member of the Northern Essex Community College Foundation.

Doucette joins new practice

GROVELAND — Dr. Cathleen Doucette recently joined the practice of Dr. Laura Anne Potvin, P.C. Optometrists. Doucette graduated from The New England College of Optometry in 1997 and holds her certification for the use of diagnostic and therapeutic pharmaceutical agents.

Yeremian Associates celebrates 35 years

NEWBURY — Yeremian Associates is proud to announce it 35th year in business. Yeremian Associates is a fully integrated marketing/advertising/public relations agency Servicing business to business clients world wide.

Digital Hearing Healthcare seeking outstanding individuals

NEWBURYPORT — Digital Healthcare is seeking outstanding individuals with any degree of hearing loss to nominate for the 2008 Oticon Focus on People Awards. Created by hearing aid manufacturer Oticon, Inc. the national awards program honors people with hearing loss who make a difference in their schools, communities, or the world.

Ferrara new Leaders Club member of the Bullfinch Group

NEWBURY — John Nelson Ferrara has been named as a Leaders Club member in the Bullfinch group. the Bullfinch Group is a financial services firm serving individuals, families and businesses. Ferrara works with both an individual and business clientele on a wide range of issues including financial protection and wealth accumulations strategies.

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