Earth Day has a special place in Scouting’s culture. Cubs and Scouts know that responsible stewardship of the planet is key to being a good Scout. Since Boy Scouts of America’s early beginnings, Scouts have been caring for the planet. The organization’s “Leave No Trace” principles demonstrate how Scouts show respect for the outdoors. On […]
Connor Riddle of Troop 672 lives in Randolph. Before placing the wreath, Connor read the name of the veteran and gave the Scout salute as a show of appreciation and respect and then placed the wreath on his grave. Submitted photoAUGUSTA Across the area, Scouts took part in wreath-laying ceremonies Dec. 16 as part […]
GARDINER Thirty-eight Cub Scouts from across the region competed in the Kennebec Valley District Pinewood Derby races, held April 1 at Christ Church on the Common. These youth had won in their respective age divisions at their local Cub Scout pack before moving on to the district races. Once there, two sets of races […]
“Scout Sunday aligns with the anniversary of the birthday of Scouting,” said Pine Tree Council Vice Chairman Dr. Scott Valcourt who also chairs the Diocese of Portland’s Catholic Committee on Scouting. “The tenets of every religion have some.
The monthly pack meeting for Gardiner Pack 672, held Jan. 31 at the Christ Episcopal Church, featured activities, awards, a solemn U.S. flag retirement ceremony and ended with pies to faces. During part of the meeting Scouts gathered outside around a central fire ring, placing pieces of cloth into the fire. The pieces had been […]