Eighth-grader named state student ambassador

Madison Damon, an eighth-grade student at Westbrook Middle School, will represent Maine at the Student Ambassador National Summit at Dallas Cowboys Stadium in Texas this summer.

Damon was selected as the state’s ambassador for the program “Fuel Up to Play 60.” She will go to Texas July 14-17 in a trip with all expenses paid.

The program was founded by the National Dairy Council and the National Football League in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Debbie Damon said her daughter’s selection is posted on the Westbrook Middle School’s web page.

Madison has been a student ambassador for two years at the middle school and was selected from a search of more than 1,000 applicants to participate nationally. Damon will work with NFL players and other ambassadors to learn teamwork and leadership skills to help lead healthy changes in the Westbrook School and others across the nation.

Michelle Higgins is Damon’s physical education instructor at the middle school and initiated the “Fuel Up” program at the school. Higgins described Damon as a tireless worker and a true leader who always strives to give her best.

“I taught Madison in class last semester,” Higgins said. “In PE class, Madison was a model student. She was a strong female both physically and mentally.”

Higgins said Damon has worked hard to help the school be healthier and more active.

“She will be a wonderful representative of the city of Westbrook and the state of Maine at the National Summit this summer,” Higgins said.

History contest reminder

Entries for Westbrook Historical Society’s history contest are due by Thursday, May 1.

With 500 words or less, the entries about Westbrook memories must be typed and include name, address and other contact information. For complete contest rules and more information, visit westbrookhistoricalsocierty.org, call 854-2464 or email info@westbrookhistoricalsociety.org.

Lawyers at library to give advice

Lawyers across the state will spend time in local libraries on Law Day, Thursday, May 1, to provide resources and assistance to people in need, talk about statewide legal issues and meet with library patrons. The goal of the day is to provide Maine residents with access to legal advice and information so that they are better prepared to face legal issues that arise.

Lawyers Sarah A. McDaniel and Benjamin P. Campo Jr., from Douglas McDaniel Campo & Schools, will be at Walker Memorial Library in Westbrook from noon-3 p.m. There will be a short presentation from noon-12:30, followed by sessions that will give patrons the opportunity to ask the lawyers questions. To sign up for a session, contact Kyle at the Walker Library Information Desk, 854-0630, ext. 256, or email walkerlibrary@westbrook.me.us.

HD Waterworks opens in Westbrook

HD Supply Waterworks, an HD Supply business and the nation’s leader in the water, wastewater, storm, and fire protection industries, recently announced it has opened a new location in Westbrook.

The new branch is located at 29 Eisenhower Drive in Westbrook with approximately 14,000 square feet of warehouse, counter and office space in addition to outside storage.

This is the company’s first physical location in Maine adding to its nationwide presence of more than 240 branches.

“We are committed to strategic growth that enables us to provide trusted local service,” HD Supply Waterworks President Steve LeClair said in a statement. “Our new location and team, with more than 80 years of combined industry experience, signifies our commitment to our perspective and existing customers in this viable market.”

Patterson named consultant

Jennifer Patterson of Westbrook has become an independent consultant with Tastefully Simple Inc., a national direct sales company featuring more than 60 delicious, easy-to-prepare foods.

As an independent business owner, Patterson offers delicious food samples at home taste-testing parties, along with easy ideas for everyday meals, recipes, serving suggestions and fun.

All of Tastefully Simple’s products are open-and-enjoy or can be prepared by adding only one or two ingredients.

For more information about Tastefully Simple, contact Patterson at jpatterson618@yahoo.com.

Murray named to dean’s list

Ian Murray of Westbrook has been named to the dean’s list at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute for the fall semester. The dean’s list recognizes full-time students who maintain grade point averages of a minimum of 3.0 out of a possible 4.0 Murray studies physics at the Troy, N.Y., school.