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Golden Cane Award honors longtime Presque Isle civic leader Mel Hubby
Summary
At its Nov. 5 meeting, the Presque Isle City Council presented the inaugural Golden Cane Award to Mel Hubby, a retired utility executive and former city councilor, praising his decades of service and mentorship to the community.
The Presque Isle City Council presented the inaugural Golden Cane Award on Nov. 5 to Mel Hubby, recognizing his long record of civic service and leadership. Council members described Hubby as a steady presence who has mentored local leaders and helped move projects from idea to implementation.
Council remarks noted Hubby’s decades of utility-industry experience and civic involvement, including his tenure as president and CEO of Maine Public Service Company from 1983 to 1994 and earlier service as a Presque Isle city councilor. In accepting the award, Hubby thanked colleagues and recounted how local civic participation—starting with a neighborhood coffee group—led him to serve on the council and stay engaged in community life.
The presentation highlighted Hubby’s work with utility boards and local organizations and framed the award as the city’s way of honoring sustained, behind-the-scenes contributions. The council closed the presentation with applause and invited photographs with the honoree.
The council did not take formal action tied to the award; it was delivered as a ceremonial recognition during the regular business meeting.
