Spring Harbor nurses celebrate

Nurses from Spring Harbor Hospital in Westbrook recently presented a check for $1,000 to the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association in Portland.

The gift is part of an annual tradition by the hospital’s nursing staff to show support for the community in honor of National Nurses Week, which this year runs May 6 through 12. Each year, nurses from Spring Harbor Hospital’s Patient Care Committee select a local nonprofit agency as a beneficiary of their gift. The money for the donation comes from the nursing staff’s appreciation fund at the hospital. The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association was chosen as this year’s beneficiary because of its research on stroke prevention. Stroke has touched the lives of many at Spring Harbor Hospital.

“Our nurses are not only an integral part of Spring Harbor’s treatment team, they also help make a tremendous difference to both those in our care and those in our community,” Joyce Cotton, chief clinical and nursing officer, said in a statement. “The theme for this year’s National Nurses Week is ‘Nurses: Advocating, Leading, Caring.’ We are proud of our nurses for actively demonstrating all of these qualities.”

Spring Harbor employs 101 nurses and is southern Maine’s only nonprofit hospital devoted to serving individuals who experience serious mental illness or co-occurring substance-use disorders. The hospital is a member of Maine Mental Health Partners, an integrated network of high-quality mental health treatment providers and services in the state’s southernmost 11 counties. Traditionally, National Nurses Week is devoted to highlighting the diverse ways in which registered nurses, who comprise the largest health care profession, are working to improve health care.

GOP hosting candidates night

The Westbrook Republican City Committee is sponsoring a potluck supper combined with a “Meet the Candidates” evening at 5:30 on Wednesday, May 16, at the American Legion Post No. 62 at 17 Dunn St. in Westbrook

Everyone interested in the Republican candidates is invited to come, share food , and meet Ruth Summers, Matthew Maloney and Michael Lawson.

The Republican City Committee said in a statement, “Our candidate for Senate District 6, Ruth Summers, of Scarborough, is well-known for her work and support of the Republican Party .You’ll want to hear her stance on issues and why she is running for senator. Matthew and Michael are running for House seats 126 and 125, respectively. They look forward to representing Westbrook citizens in Augusta.”

Other Republican candidates may attend if campaign schedules allow. Those attending are asked to take a dish to share or make a monetary donation.

For more information or to respond, visit www.westbrookrepublicans.com and click on Response Form; or call 591-5171

Warnberg book signing

Maine author Russell Warnberg will be at Walker Memorial Library, 800 Main St., 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, May 12, to autograph copies of his novel, “Edge of Redemption.” Warnberg lives in Windham.

The “Edge of Redemption” gives a chilling account of how far one will go for love and ambition.