Freedom Realty, established in 2020, announced the hiring of Joseph De La Cruz as a
sales agent.

According to an April 6 news release from Freedom Realty, “Joseph A. De La Cruz is a Portland Realtor. His business foundation is firmly established on the philosophy of always providing competence and white-glove service to the
public equally and fairly. De La Cruz’s approach to real estate is unconventional due to the fact that he doesn’t pursue the money, but rather pursues the relationship.

“His enthusiasm for helping others and his positive attitude helps him immediately connect with everyone and provide everyone with the best experience possible. You can either go with the conventional agent or the unconventional one, the great thing about it is that the choice is always yours.”

Marc Cardullo a 15-year real estate broker from Saco, offers brokerage firm services from York to Bangor and welcomes his third agent to the team. According to Freedom Realty, “Cardullo is known for his creative marketing, depth of knowledge of the southern Maine real estate market and a strong focus on his

client’s needs. Marc has sold hundreds of homes in Maine with many satisfied buyers and sellers.”

Congregation Bet Ha’am to feature world premier plays

Congregation Bet Ha’am, a Reform Jewish community, announced final plans for the organization’s fourth annual literary-themed fundraiser. This year’s event, A Dramatic Affair, is scheduled for May 1 and features Zoom readings of three brand-new theater pieces by three of Maine’s best-known dramatists: Brent Askari, Bess Welden and Monica Wood.

The pieces will be brought to life by actors and directors from Mad Horse Theater Company in an evening hosted by master of ceremonies David Bass-Clark and features three question-and-answer sessions with the authors and artists.

Tickets to the event are being offered on a sliding scale, and all proceeds benefit Congregation Bet Ha’am, whose mission is to provide vision, voice, and opportunity for connecting to, practicing, and sustaining Judaism. For more information, visit  www.bethaam.org/events/gala/.

SMCC announces commencement speaker

Quang Nguyen, a Southern Maine Community College alumnus who now has a successful career as a business entrepreneur and financial advisor, will be the featured speaker at the 74th commencement, to be held virtually on May 16.

Nguyen moved from Vietnam to Maine in 2007 to attend SMCC, and graduated with a business administration degree in 2010. He runs his own financial practice in Falmouth and two retail businesses in the Portland area.

“Quang’s story of moving to Maine with limited English skills and excelling at Southern Maine Community College and in his business pursuits after SMCC is an inspiration to all of us,” said SMCC President Joe Cassidy in a news release. “His resilience and positive attitude will resonate with our graduates and open their eyes to the opportunities around them.”

Southern Maine Community College will hold its commencement remotely at 11 a.m. Sunday, May 16. Due to the pandemic, the college is unable to hold an in-person graduation ceremony. People can watch the pre-recorded event by going to SMCC’s website.

When Nguyen departed Vietnam at the age of 18 in 2007, he bought the wrong plane ticket and landed in Portland, Oregon, rather than Portland, Maine. From that inauspicious arrival in the United States, he shined at SMCC, graduating with high honors. He has enjoyed continuing success as a business entrepreneur. Nguyen has also given motivational talks at local TEDx events, including one at SMCC in 2016, delivering a message on the power of having a positive attitude and pursuing one’s passion. Nguyen said SMCC provided him the skills he needed to launch his career in business.

“Looking back,” he said, “Southern Maine Community College was the jumpstart to my American dream.”

Sebago Technics acquires Titcomb Associates

Sebago Technics, a civil engineering, survey, transportation, landscape architecture, and environmental services consulting firm based in South Portland, announced the acquisition of Titcomb Associates of Falmouth and Bath. Titcomb Associates has provided surveying services throughout Maine and northern New England for more than 50 years.

The firm was founded by Robert P. Titcomb in 1969 and has been owned and operated by David Titcomb since 1985. David Titcomb will continue with the business serving clients for the next few years. The company has provided boundary, topographic, ALTA, roadway/highway, and construction-related survey services to a wide array of private and public sector clients.

In a news release, Mark Adams, president and CEO of Sebago Technics said, “Sebago Technics and its employee-owners are excited to have David Titcomb and his experienced staff join the Sebago team. Titcomb Associates great history, reputation and loyal client base are a wonderful addition. With the combined acquisitions of Titcomb Associates and Sawyer Engineering and Surveying (December 2020), Sebago now has the largest surveying-geomatics staff in Maine and perhaps northern New England. The capabilities of our team of survey-geomatics professionals and technologies provide unmatched services to clients. The acquisition and personnel will also support our continued growth and future opportunities.”

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