These drivers donated 105,713 hours last year transporting people of all ages to medical and social service appointments. Sixty-one volunteer drivers were named to the Maine Governor’s Roll of Honor and received certificates from Governor Baldacci celebrating 500 plus hours of service.

Seventy-five volunteers were awarded a Presidential Service Award, which was presented to volunteers who have donated at least 100 hours in the previous year: two received bronze awards for 100-249 hours; nine received silver awards for 250-499 hours; fifty-one received gold for 500-3,999 hours; and thirteen received the Lifetime “Call to Service” Award for 4,000 or more hours – reflecting two years of service at Penquis CAP’s transportation program, The Lynx.

Lifetime Service Award recipients included: Betty Buxton of Dexter, Theresa Walton of Dover-Foxcroft, Larry Johnston of Sebec and Terry Lilly of Garland.