Illegal Alien Accused of Killing Beloved Co-Owner of Maine Brewery in Crashby John Binder 21 Aug 2025An illegal alien who overstayed his tourist visa is accused of tragically killing 64-year-old Stacy Strattard —the co-owner of Birchwood Brewing in Gray, Maine—in a pedestrian-vehicle crash. Strattard, the co-owner of Birchwood Brewing, was a mother to several children and had been enjoying her life as a grandmother, according to her obituary. “In 2019, she proudly opened Birchwood Brewing alongside her son, Andrew Sanborn, and her dear friend, Wesley Hewey. birchwood_brewing3dIt is with heavy hearts that we share the devastating loss of our beloved friend and co-owner Stacy, who was taken from us far too soon on Saturday night. Please come in for a beverage or come by for a hug♥️mainebrewers2dThe Maine brewing community is deeply saddened by the sudden loss of our friend and colleague, Birchwood Brewing co-founder Stacy Strattard.