On Sunday afternoon, Protect Maine's Fishing Heritage held a concert off the coast of Chebeague Island to raise money for lobstermen hurting due to COVID-19.
Felicia Knight Featured in PPH Article: ‘The adult in the room’: CDC director is the face of Maine’s coronavirus response
From the Portland Press Herald
One day last month, as he was delivering his daily briefing, Dr. Nirav Shah paused to drink from a bottle of Diet Coke, which produced a brief coughing spell.
He quickly assured the reporters gathered, and those listening at home, that he had not fallen ill; it was just the soda.
That may have been one of the only missteps so far by Shah, who has become the face of Maine’s coronavirus response and has earned widespread praise for a polished communication style that’s infused with anecdotes, relatable analogies and, above all, empathy.
“I think he’s a natural communicator,” said Felicia Knight, who owns a public relations firm and is a former television news reporter. “One thing that stands out: He always drives home the human significance. I’m not sure that’s something that can be taught.”
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Knight Canney Group president Felicia Knight returns to the New England Foundation for the Arts (NEFA) 2nd term on Advisory Council
The New England Foundation for the Arts (NEFA) has announced the appointment of four new members to the organization’s advisory council and the return of veteran councilors, including Knight Canney Group President, Felicia Knight.
Dead River Company Given Gold Medallion Award by U.S. Department of Labor for Hiring Veterans
SOUTH PORTLAND, ME – Dead River Company is the first Maine-based company to be recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor with its Gold Medallion award, an honor from the department’s HIRE Vets program, part of the Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans Act of 2017. The award was announced today by the Labor Department’s Veterans’ Employment and Training Services (VETS).
Managing Client Expectations
It’s October. This time last year, many of us in Red Sox Nation were living the dream. The Yankees were sent packing for the off-season and the Boston Red Sox were en route to winning the World Series.
This year, the Red Sox, who many sports pundits thought could be the first to repeat as world champions since the Yankees won three straight from 1998 – 2000, limped out of September in third place in their division without so much as a passing glance at a wild card berth.