People and Business: Jan. 22

Farmers’ market honored at Ag Trades Show

Lisa and Ralph Turner, owners of Laughing Stock Farm in Freeport, received the Distinguished Service award from Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Commissioner Walter Whitcomb and Governor Paul LePage at the Commissioner’s Luncheon during the Ag Trades Show in Augusta on Jan. 7. Their contributions to Maine agriculture include sharing their sustainable, four season, agricultural techniques with the farming community. Laughing Stock Farm is a four season vegetable farm with 15,500 square feet of winter greenhouse space, enabling the Turners to supply fresh produce to their customers year round. Lisa Turner provides her vegetables and greens to customers during the Midcoast Winter Farmers’ Market, which takes place every Friday afternoon from 1-5 p.m. inside the Exhibition Hall at the Topsham Fairgrounds. The market runs through April 25, and more information is available at the market’s Facebook page.

Poetry anthology celebrates Portland

The nonprofit Maine Poetry Central has published “Port City Poems, Contemporary Poets Celebrate Portland, Maine,” a collection of Portland-themed poems compiled by its current and former poets laureate. Proceeds from anthology sales will allow Maine Poetry Central to further its programs and initiatives to advance awareness and enjoyment of poetry in Maine. The book is available at Greater Portland bookstores.

New Hires, Promotions and Appointments

Bernstein Shur announced Frederick Lipp as practice group leader of the firm’s business law practice group. Lipp has been a shareholder in the firm and member of the group since 2000. He was selected based on his excellence in corporate practice and understanding of clients’ objectives.

Fluid Imaging Technologies in Scarborough has hired Bruce Dalton as vice president of engineering and product development. Dalton will be responsible for the overall management and continued development of engineered products with a special focus on the next generation, online imaging particle analyzer.

The University of New England has appointed James B. Hanley as the new dean of the College of Dental Medicine, effective April 1. Hanley has an extensive background in private practice, dental education and administration that positions him to lead UNE’s newest College.

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