NORWAY – Karen Birney has taken a full-time position as a real estate agent with Mainely Properties.

Birney grew up in Hebron and is the daughter of William and Joan Clough. She resides in West Paris with her husband, Bill Birney. She holds a master’s degree in business and a bachelor’s degree in accounting. Birney also has previous experience in banking, customer service, the accounting field and in direct selling.