Frenchtown to host potluck supper

The Frenchtown Neighborhood Association will host a spring potluck supper Tuesday, March 20, from 6-8 p.m. at the Elms B&B, 102 Cumberland St.

The neighborhood encompasses the area bordered by Bridge Street, Cumberland Street and the Presumpscot River. All Frenchtown neighbors are invited.

Those attending are asked to take a salad, main dish or dessert item to share. Beverages will be provided.

The Frenchtown Neighborhood Association was formed in 1998 and meets the first Tuesday of each month from 6:30-8 p.m. in the community room at 17 North St. The association provides a forum for local residents to address neighborhood concerns, plan community events and develop community ties.

For more information, contact Steve Morrow at 831-9595.

Tracy on dean’s list

Christopher Tracy was recently named to the dean’s list for outstanding academic achievement for the first semester at Maine Maritime Academy in Castine.

A member of the class of 2008, Tracy is majoring in international business and logistics. He is a graduate of Westbrook High School.

Gardeners to meet

The Prides Corner Garden Club will meet at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 21, at Prides Corner Church, 235 Pride St,

Jeff Dobson of Skillins Greenhouse will present a program entitled “Window Boxes and Container Gardens.” Visitors and new members are welcome.

For more information, call 797-9152.

Peoples meets Mitchell

Rep. Ann Peoples, D-Westbrook, met with Sen. George Mitchell Thursday while the former U.S. senator was visiting the Statehouse.

Mitchell’s visit was in celebration of the Mitchell Scholarship, which is awarded each year to a graduating senior from every public high school in Maine who will be attending a two or four-year postsecondary degree program.

Baillargeon recognized

Sue Baillargeon has been named the employee of the month by the Westbrook School Transportation Department.

Baillargeon drives mainly on the north side of the city in addition to driving the Raymond students to Westbrook each day. She has been an employee of Westbrook School Department for 12 years, all as a bus driver.

“Her peers and I all feel she is very motivated as a team player and that is so important in making student transportation flow in the safest mode,” said Penny Esposito, director of transportation

Celebrating stories

More than 50 people enjoyed the “Warm up with Storytelling” Family Celebration at Warren Memorial Library on Feb. 10.

The audience was treated to performances of winter-themed folk tales by several local professional storytellers. All of the performers are members of the League for the Advancement of New England Storytelling.

In recognition of the league’s 25th anniversary, storytelling audio collections with over 50 recordings were donated to seven selected community libraries in New England in recognition of the libraries’ demonstrated support of the oral storytelling tradition.

Warren Memorial Library is the only library in the state of Maine to receive this gift, said children’s librarian Kathy Kigin said. These recordings are now available in both the children’s and adult collections for library patrons to check out.

For more information, contact Kigin at 854-5891.

Celebrating ‘Cat in the Hat’

The Warren Memorial Library, 479 Main St., invites families to celebrate the 50th birthday of “The Cat in the Hat” during the month of March.

“Stop by any time to get a free make-your-own, red and white striped hat like the Cat’s that can be put together at the library or taken home to make later,” said Kathy Kigin, children’s librarian.

Kigin said a Dr. Seuss word search puzzle and an activity sheet to match Seuss characters are also available.

Disability RMS makes hires

Several new hirings and promotions have been announced at Disability RMS.

Kimberly Mango has been hired as a claims technician; Susan Spokes has joined the legal department as an assistant attorney; Tanya Breau, a member of the underwriting team, has been promoted to renewal and reporting analyst; Angela Clarke joined as administrative assistant, Legal and Compliance; and Lori Carter completed her requirements for LOMA’s Associate Reinsurance Administration designation.

Carter also completed her requirements for the Association of Insurance Compliance Professionals Associate Compliance Professional designation. Carter also holds additional LOMA designations. LOMA is an association through which more than 1,200 insurance and financial services companies from over 80 countries engage in research and educational activities to improve company operations.

Cutline (0700) Cutline (Presentation) – Storytelling performers present an audio collection to Youth Services librarian Kathy Kigin at Warren Memorial Library to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the League for the Advancement of New England Storytelling. From left are Jean Armstrong, Kigin, Sarah Halford, Lynne Cullen and Learnin’ Vernon.

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