Rotary paints U.S. map at Canal School

Canal School students in Grades K-4 will find a new addition to their playground when school resumes after summer vacation. A map of the United States has been painted on the pavement.

The Westbrook-Gorham Rotary Club contributed the artistic work.

The map was produced to inspire “learning and play,” the club said in a printed statement. Kim Carignan, club president,  presented the innovative idea to the club’s board that “enthusiastically” accepted it and brought the idea to Canal Principal Vickie Hebert.

This month, Rotary Vice President Eli Small took the lead in producing the project. “With his coordination and the hard work of many Rotarians, the project quickly moved from concept to reality,” the club said. “The project not only beautifies the playground, but also provides an educational tool for years to come.”

Undergoing construction rehab, the school on Glenwood Avenue will host an open house from 5 to 6 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 25.

Westbrook grads named Mitchell Scholars

Westbrook High School 2025 graduates Ketsia Kabangu, Mohamed Ahmed, Brooke Mowatt, and Elisabeth Nkanga have been named Mitchell Scholars by the Mitchell Institute.

Each will receive a $10,000 scholarship award along with “ongoing personal and professional support to ensure they find success in their journey throughout college and beyond,” a press release said.

Sen. George Mitchell founded the institute.

Concerts schedule

At Vallee Square, Eclipse, a Pink Floyd tribute band, will perform at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 24. Next week, at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 31, Fleetwood Mac tribute band Say You Love Me takes the mic.

At Riverbank Park on Tuesday, July 29, from 6 to 8 p.m. David Good will be the musician to play. American Legion Post 62 and Westbrook Lions will host a barbecue.

The summer concert series at Conant Homestead, 89 Conant St., will continue at 7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 1, with singer-songwriter Jim Sharkey. Suggested donation is $15-$20. The grounds will open at 6 p.m. with opportunity to visit goats, chickens and gardens.

Elias Judas performs at Westbrook Common from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 2.