A longtime employee of the Bangor Daily News will take over as the newspaper’s president, chief operating officer and treasurer on Sept. 1.

Jennifer Holmes has been with the newspaper for 31 years and currently serves as vice president and treasurer.

“I’m excited to step into this position and lead an organization with such a rich legacy and vital mission,” Holmes said.

Holmes succeeds Todd Benoit, who will retire from his role as president and COO at the end of August after 37 years with the organization and 10 years in those positions.

Holmes started in the paper’s sales department before going on to lead the human resources team and then entering her current role, which involves overseeing people operations, finance, IT and development.

“What makes the BDN special is its people — a

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