The Scarborough Kiwanis Club announced that its lunchtime speaker for Friday, March 10, will be Stephanie Eklund, recruiter specialist for A Family for ME. A Family for ME works to raise awareness of the need for foster and adoptive families for Maine children.

Stephanie Eklund

Scarborough Kiwanis meetings are free and open to the public. Meetings are held at Cowbell Burger, 185 Route 1 in Scarborough on Fridays from noon to 1 p.m.

For more information, email scarboroughkiwanis2@gmail.com.

Residents named to Clark University fall dean’s list

The following local students whose academic performance earned them a spot on Clark University’s fall 2022 dean’s list:

Kelly P. Dodge, Scarborough, first honors.

Easy E. Ocampo, Scarborough, first honors.

William S. Pulvino, Scarborough, first honors.

Senator welcomes former South Portland fire chief, presents legislative sentiment

On Tuesday, Feb. 28, Sen. Anne Carney, D-Cape Elizabeth, welcomed former South Portland Fire Chief James Wilson to the State House. In February, Wilson left the South Portland Fire Department after serving as fire chief for seven years. He has accepted a job offer as a fire specialist at Texas Instruments, which has a facility in South Portland. Wilson’s wife and parents accompanied him to the State House.

From left, Chuck Wilson, Alice Wilson, Sen. Anne Carney, Fire Chief James Wilson and Bethany Wilson. Courtesy photo

“Firefighting is a challenging career,” said Carney in a March 2 news release. “It’s dangerous and life-threatening work. It requires quick thinking under high pressure and stress. It demands bravery, skill, and a deep sense of responsibility. From what I’ve heard and seen, Chief Wilson embodies these fine qualities. On behalf of all my constituents, I want to thank Chief Wilson for his career of dedication and devotion to our community.”

Over the 26 years Wilson served with the South Portland Fire Department, he also volunteered as a firefighter with the Cape Elizabeth Fire Department and as a marine rescue trainer with the Scarborough Fire Department.

At a recent city council meeting, South Portland Mayor Kate Lewis said, “We are very blessed to have a strong department that is rising to meet the needs of the city of South Portland. Being flexible and changing, adapting approaches as the city grows and changes around us. That’s because of (Chief Wilson’s) leadership in large part.”

A legislative sentiment acknowledges and recognizes academic, athletic, civic, professional or service-related accomplishments.

On March 1, the Maine Veterans’ Home in Scarborough hosted about 20 travel softball players and coaches who made a donation to the Veterans’ Home. Earlier this year, the softball program participated in a Hit-A-Thon fundraiser with a one-third of the donations going to tuition, one-third going to the travel softball program and one-third going to the Maine Veterans’ Home. Courtesy photo

Softball players donate to Maine Veterans’ Home

On March 1, the Maine Veterans’ Home in Scarborough hosted about 20 travel softball players and coaches who made a donation to the Veterans’ Home. Earlier this year, the softball program participated in a Hit-A-Thon fundraiser with a one-third of the donations going to tuition, one-third going to the travel softball program and one-third going to the Maine Veterans’ Home.

TD Beach to Beacon 10K registration dates set

Organizers of the TD Beach to Beacon 10K road race, which will celebrate its 25th running in 2023, announced the registration dates for this year’s event that will take place Saturday, Aug. 5.

Open registration for Cape Elizabeth residents will take place Wednesday, April 19, followed by open registration for the general public on Thursday, April 20. An open lottery registration for any remaining spots will take place Friday, April 21. Registration will begin at 7 a.m. on each open registration day through the race website, www.beach2beacon.org.

New this year are dedicated registration days for current and past race beneficiaries. Valo, the 2023 charitable beneficiary, will have up to 50 bibs available for those who race to raise funds for the organization. Valo’s bib holders will have the opportunity to register on Wednesday, March 15. Runners who want to run on behalf of previous beneficiaries will have open registration on April 1.

“For the 25th running of the TD Beach to Beacon 10K, we want to celebrate our charitable beneficiaries, which are an important element of our event,” said David Backer, race president, in an email. “By allowing them to register first, we know it will make a difference in their fundraising goals. From the first year of this race, our charity bib program has helped Maine nonprofits raise hundreds of thousands of dollars over the history of the event.”

Open registration for Cape Elizabeth residents will take place Wednesday, April 19, followed by open registration for the general public on Thursday, April 20. An open lottery registration for any remaining spots will take place Friday, April 21. Registration will begin at 7 a.m. on each open registration day through the race website, www.beach2beacon.org. Courtesy photo

“We look forward to an exciting and much anticipated 25th running of the TDB2B10K. The race has enjoyed the accolades and attendance of runners of all abilities from near and far,” said Olympic gold medalist Joan Benoit Samuelson, founder of the TD Beach to Beacon 10K. “This year promises to be no different given the history, organization and incredible scenery and supportive spectators along the course.”

Following the close of registration, remaining bibs will be distributed to elite runners, sponsors and more than 100 legacy runners who have participated in every running of the TD Beach to Beacon 10K since its inception in 1998.

The Kids Fun Run and the High School Mile will also return in 2023, on Friday, Aug. 4 at Fort Williams. Registration for the Kids Fun Run will be open online from May 1 through Aug. 3. More information on the events can be found at www.beach2beacon.org.