Cheverus High School shifts to remote learning after 3 COVID-19 cases reported
More than one quarter of students and teaching faculty had contact with infected individuals, the school found through the contact tracing process.
Students at Cheverus High School are learning remotely following a report of three active COVID-19 cases.
The school was made aware of the first two cases Sunday evening and after contact tracing found more than one quarter of students and teaching faculty had contact with infected individuals, said John Moran, the school’s principal, in a letter to families Wednesday. The school is currently in remote learning through Thursday, March 25.
Westbrook Notes: March 11
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Bill Currier visits the Westbrook Historical Society where the uniform of his son, VADM John Currier, is displayed.
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Native was distinguished flyer
The name of the late U.S. Coast Guard Vice Admiral John Currier, a Westbrook native, is inscribed on a statue at the Smithsonian in Washington D.C., his father said Saturday during a visit to the Westbrook Historical Society.
Bill Currier said his son, who died a year ago at age 68 in Michigan, was recognized as a recipient of the Harmon International Trophy in 1980.
As a Coast Guard helicopter pilot and then a lieutenant junior grade, John Currier flew a night mission that rescued 10 crew members from a fishing vessel on fire in heavy seas and high winds off New Bedford, Massachusetts, his father said.
Thomas Keller, 71, retired Portland police lieutenant, advocate for domestic violence victims
After serving in the Vietnam War, he joined the force in 1972 and rose through the ranks, distinguishing himself as a champion for the underserved.
Photo courtesy of his family
Thomas Keller, a retired Portland police lieutenant who advocated for women and families dealing with domestic violence, died Feb. 5 after a fight with bladder cancer. He was 71.
His family remembered him as a kind and compassionate man who dedicated his life to serving others.
Mr. Keller joined the Portland Police Department as a patrol officer in 1972. He rose through the ranks to sergeant and then lieutenant, retiring after 20 years of service. Throughout his career, Keller distinguished himself as a champion for the underserved, working tirelessly to help survivors of domestic violence.
Obituary: Thomas E. O’Boyle
EATON, N.H. - Thomas E. O Boyle, 64, beloved husband, father, and merchant marine chief engineer, passed away Jan. 31, 2021 in .
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Thomas E. O’Boyle
EATON, N.H. – Thomas E. O’Boyle, 64, beloved husband, father, and merchant marine chief engineer, passed away Jan. 31, 2021 in the comfort of his Eaton, N.H. home, surrounded by the people who love him most in this world.
Born in Portland on August 29, 1956 to James N. and Theresa A. O’Boyle (Blake), Thomas (Tom) was the third of four children. After graduating from Cheverus High School (class of ’74) and Maine Maritime Academy (class of ’78), Tom immediately set sail, traveling the world for his job and eventually meeting the love of his life, fellow chief engineer Marilyn Bowen, aboard the USNS PFC Dewayne T. Williams.
Obituary: Robert B. Silke
BRADENTON, Fla. - Robert Bob Silke, 81, passed away peacefully on Jan. 26, 2021.
Bob graduated from Cheverus High School and .
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BRADENTON, Fla. – Robert “Bob” Silke, 81, passed away peacefully on Jan. 26, 2021.
Bob graduated from Cheverus High School and USM. He worked for GMAC in Portland for most of his career. After taking advantage of early retirement he enjoyed many “fun” jobs into his senior years.
Bob moved to Cape Elizabeth in 1971 where he started raising three children. He loved spending time with them sledding at Murray’s hill, playing hockey on Great Pond, hunting, fishing, boating on Sebago Lake, and attending sports activities.