River Bowl clash between Westbrook and Gorham Westbrook-Gorham Rotary Club announced the first River Bowl, a proposed annual game between the Gorham and Westbrook high school football teams, will take place at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, in Westbrook. “We were pleased to purchase the trophy for this competition and will have a Rotary presence […]
Boy Scouts
Belgrade Boy Scout Camp no longer for sale, but future is in limbo
The Pine Tree Council is reviewing what to do with Camp Bomazeen in wake of court ruling affirming a condition placed on the deed of the camp if sold.
Brunswick Scouting troop to host outdoors gear swap
Brunswick Scouting Troop 648 will host a gear swap and sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on May 31 at 65 Baribeau Drive, Brunswick, to benefit the troop’s youth participation in high-adventure activities. Participants can bring outdoors equipment such as skis, kayaks, tents, hike packs, snow shoes, etc., and can rent a table for […]
Camp Bomazeen sale must benefit central Maine Boy Scouts, court says
The court’s decision, issued Tuesday, leaves the future of camp on Great Pond in Belgrade in doubt.
The Boy Scouts inspired Norman Rockwell. His works will now help pay survivors of abuse
Works from the Boy Scouts of America’s art collection will go up for auction to help compensate tens of thousands of people who were sexually abused while in scouting.
Scout Troop 648 to host annual dinner fundraiser in Brunswick
Boy Scouts of America Troop 648 is hosting its annual fundraiser in the form of a baked ziti dinner from 4:30-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, at Masonic Lodge 8 Free & AM, 65 Baribeau Drive, Brunswick. The cost is $20 per person or $60 for a family of four, and the meal includes chef’s salad, […]
Falmouth Eagle Scout makes quiet impact
Remy Buxton is “kind and humble,” according to his Scoutmaster Helena Hollauer.
Largest Boy Scout Jamboree in New England camped in Maine 75 years ago
Over 3,000 Scouts from 11 counties gathered at the Oxford County Fairgrounds.
Boy Scouts of America changing name to more inclusive Scouting America after years of woes
Membership is flagging in the organization, which began allowing gay youth in 2013 and girls in 2017.
Brunswick Boy Scout troop hosts Veterans Day dinner to benefit backpacking trip
Boy Scouts of America Troop 648, chartered with Masonic Lodge 8 Free & AM, is hosting a Veterans Day dinner to raise funds to upgrade gear for a backpacking trip next July. The Brunswick troop has been focusing on developing backpacking skills and is in need of replacing items such as tents, stoves, cooking gear […]