Stroudwater Street closed Saturday

Stroudwater Street will be closed to through traffic from 9 a.m-5 p.m. Saturday as the Westbrook Fire and Rescue Department conducts training.

Firefighters will perform a live burn on the DeWolfe house at 471 Stroudwater St. The property was purchased by the city as the site of the new middle school. The city determined that the house would need to be taken down, so the fire department plans to use it for training purposes.

As the street will be open to local traffic only, the fire department asks residents to seek alternate routes during this eight-hour period.

WRVC students excel

Several students at Westbrook Regional Vocational Center excelled in the state’s recent SkillsUSA Championships and Leadership Conference in Bangor.

Brandon Ganem, a senior at Scarborough High School, received a gold medal in Internet working; Westbrook senior Melissa Burnham, gold medal, Health Occupations Professional Portfolio; Westbrook junior Mary Maxwell, silver medal, Health Occupations Professional Portfolio; Westbrook senior Rachel Neales, silver medal, Preschool Teaching Assistant; Westbrook senior Nicole Fernald, silver medal, Basic Health Care Skills; and Westbrook senior Hillary Knight, bronze medal, Related Technical Math.

Lori Anne Esmiller, Samantha Pallotta, Jessica Dyer and Jillian Page competed in the Health Knowledge Bowl; Meghan Crimmin competed in the Job Interview; Ben Dupras, Kevin McKenney and Jeff Mathews, Residential Wiring; Shawn Poitras, Automotive Service Technology; and Tommy Chin, Computer Repair.

John Atwood and Kayla Geary were student delegates to the team, attended leadership events and provided assistance with at the conference.

New group for food addicts

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous is a 12-step program for individuals suffering from food obsession, overeating, under-eating and bulimia. A community information meeting will be held on Thursday, April 10, at 7 p.m., at the Larrabee Village administration building, 20 Liza Harmon Drive, Westbrook.

There are no dues, fees or weigh-ins. Everyone is welcome, including those who think they may have a food problem or are concerned about someone who may.

For more information, call 775-2132 or visit www.foodaddicts.org.

Seniors to meet

Westbrook Senior Citizens will meet at 1 p.m. on Monday, April 7, in Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St. Doc’s Banjo Band will entertain.

Seniors are planning a trip to Amesbury Playhouse in Amesbury, Mass., on Sunday, April 13, to see “Don’t Dress for Dinner.” For more information, call 854-2299 or 854-2705.

Eagles benefit

Westbrook Eagles, 89 Saco St., will host its Silver Social 3-6 p.m. on Saturday, to benefit the club’s Alzheimer fund drive.

The social will have home-baked goods available and prizes. Admission is free. Food and dance will be from 8-midnight, with a $5 charge.

Legion meeting

The Stephen W. Manchester Post 62 of the American Legion wil meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday at its headquarters, 17 Dunn St. A meal will be served prior to the business meeting.

On dean’s list

Colin Clifford of Westbrook was named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at Norwich University, Northfield, Vt.