LEWISTON — To the applause of his co-workers, Alphie Patenaude, landscape/tree worker, was presented with the Lewiston Public Works’ Employee of the Year Award on April 2.

Patenaude received the award after working for less than two years at Lewiston Public Works. He came to the Landscape/Treework Division with an extensive background in the tree care industry and, since his arrival, has taken the lead in all tree work the city has completed. He was praised for always producing high-quality work completed in a timely, safe and efficient manner. He also has proven to be very dependable.