The granddaughter of the camp’s namesake, Charles Gustin, said the sale would be “grave news to us and our legacy.”
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Boy Scouts selling Camp Gustin in Sabattus to raise money for abuse victims fund
The 85-acre camp was deeded to the Scouts in 1948 and has been a day and weekend camp for decades.
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Potential sale of beloved Belgrade Scouting camp falls through
A potential buyer, who planned to allow some use of the Camp Bomazeen property by Scouts, backed out of the deal because they couldn’t get financing for the deal, according to Scouting officials.
Posted inLocal & State
West Gardiner teen becomes Maine’s first female Eagle Scout
Mia Dawbin completed the requirements to earn her standing as an Eagle Scout earlier this year, making her the first girl to reach that rank in Maine.
Posted inThe Forecaster
School Notebook: Dec. 30
Eagle Scout project helps local bird populations When Patrick Wahlig learned about the loss of bird habitat he decided to take action and build 16 bluebird nest boxes and four screech owl nest boxes for his Eagle Scout project. Wahlig, who belongs to of Boy Scout Troop #93 in Falmouth, chose his project in response […]
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Scars of abuse linger for former Boy Scouts now well into middle age
More than 9,000 men across the country have joined a class action lawsuit against the Boy Scouts of America alleging sexual abuse, including nearly 100 in Maine. Here are four of their stories.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Boy Scout blazes a trail to fight blood disorders
A local teen with hemophilia is tackling the Appalachian Trail, raising money for a nonprofit that helps people with blood disorders in developing countries.
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Historic Camp Bomazeen in Belgrade to be sold by Boy Scouts council in dire financial straits
The Pine Tree Council of the Boy Scouts of America has decided to sell Belgrade youth camp on the shores of Great Pond that has hosted scouts since 1945 so it can raise money to stay afloat.