Cub Scouts aid feathered friends

Members of Westbrook Cub Scout Pack 70, Den 5, recently constructed birdhouses as they work toward earning craftsman merit badges.

Ralph Berry, a retired industrial arts teacher, instructed the scouts about the use and safety measures of hand tools. Each scout assembled a birdhouse from a kit made by Berry.

Thanks to the help of Cub Master Art Morse and parents, the scouts finished their projects during the recent meeting.

Home Depot manager Jared Pinkham donated the lumber.

Usher earns degree

Christie Lynn Usher, 22, recently graduated from Saint Anselm’s College in Manchester, N.H.

A dean’s list student, Usher, earned a degree in environmental science. She graduated from Westbrook High School in 2005.

‘As Maine Grows’

Two actors from the Theater at Monmouth will present a short play titled “As Maine Grows” from 5:30-6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 9, in the Gathering Room of Walker Memorial Library, 800 Main St.

Marian Peterson, assistant library director, said David Greenham and Dennis Price are using historical characters, humor, little-known facts, thought-provoking stories and current events in a short play that will explore issues of growth and development in Maine.

“A discussion of the play, and how we think about change and growth in our state, will follow,” Peterson said.

Peterson said the free program is suitable for teens and adults and is sponsored by the Maine Humanities Council. Issues that may be covered are jobs, transportation, sprawl, demographics, health care, budget, education and environment.

Everyone is welcome and the library has ample parking and is handicap accessible. For more information, call Peterson at 854-0630 ext. 5.

Sullivan Tire honors Keith

Sullivan Tire recently announced that nine members of its team recently completed their exams and earned master technician status.

The nine include Westbrook resident Matthew Keith.

To earn the status, the employees had to pass a group of eight tasks testing their expertise in several areas of car repair and maintenance. The test is administered by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).

Keith and the other eight were recently honored by Sullivan Tire at a special ceremony in Danvers, Mass. “We’re very proud of these individuals,” said Sullivan Tire Vice President Paul Sullivan. “Every employee in the company is dedicated to constantly improving their expertise and knowledge of the industry, allowing us to deliver unparalleled service.”

Seniors hitting the road

Westbrook Senior Citizens have two upcoming trips.

The group will travel to Foxwoods in Connecticut on Wednesday, June 17.

Then on Sunday, July 12, seniors will go to Maine’s Cabbage Island for a lobster-chicken bake. For more information, call 854-2292 or 854-2705.