WLBZ reports on 2017 Commencement speakers
WLBZ (Channel 2) reported Maine entrepreneurs Heather and Abe Furth will be the Commencement speakers for the University of Maine’s graduation ceremonies on May 13. The Orono couple met at UMaine in 1999 when Heather was studying biology and Abe was studying English. In the past decade, they have founded restaurants, a brewery and a property development company in Orono and Bangor. “Heather and Abe’s vision, passion and innovation make them inspirations for us all, especially members of UMaine’s Class of 2017,” said UMaine President Susan J. Hunter. “We look forward to hearing their perspectives on success and engagement — two of the hallmarks that have made them leaders in our community and in the state.” This will be UMaine’s 215th Commencement and it will feature both morning and afternoon ceremonies. The Furths will address both ceremonies.