Carter Roughton, a member of Boy Scout Troop 371 and a resident of Saco, has earned the honor of Eagle Scout, the highest rank that the Boy Scouts offers.
According to a May 1 news release from Troop 371, “Only 5 percent of Boy Scout members ever attain this prestigious honor. Roughton, 18, achieved the 21 merit badges required to receive the Eagle Scout award.”
Carter Roughton, left, with friend and fellow Boy Scout Troop 371 member Sean Barry, recently earned the honor of Eagle Scout. For his Eagle Scout service project, Roughton coordinated the making of a new stretch of trail in the Moses Woodman Preserve. Courtesy photo
For his Eagle Scout service project, Carter coordinated the making of a new stretch of trail in the Moses Woodman Preserve, for the Saco Valley Land Trust, as well as building primitive benches and woodland habitats with the trail debris. He also was responsible for seeking financial support, materials, and volunteers and then overseeing as well as working on the actual project. To complete the trail, he organized and coordinated over 70 volunteer hours.
“I could not have achieved this honor or completed my project without the support of Mr. (Leo) DeLima, Mr. (Rob) Green, and Mr. (Steve) Littlefield,” said Roughton in an email. “I am very excited to have earned this rank. I am also grateful to Mrs. (Sue) Littlefield for the opportunity to help out the Saco Valley Land Trust with this project.”
A Court of Honor ceremony for Carter took place on March 24 at the Saco Masonic Lodge on Main Street in Saco. Family, friends, current and former troop leaders, and fellow Scouts attended the event.
During the ceremony, Delima (co-leader of Troop 371) commended Roughton for being willing to try any activity at least once. One of Carter’s favorite scouting memories was attending the ScoutMasters Camporee at West Point with his troop in 2022. His favorite scouting activities were camping with his troop all over Maine – Camp Hines, Piazza Rock, even Mr. DeLima’s backyard – no matter the shelter (or lack thereof) and weather conditions.
Roughton is active in the Classics Club and the National Honor Society at Thornton Academy in Saco, where he is a senior. He will attend Champlain College in Burlington, Vermont, in the fall to study game design. He is the son of Kevin Roughton (also an Eagle Scout) and Deanna Contrino. He is the grandson of Tony and Evelyn Roughton of Indianola, Mississippi, and Louis and Carol Contrino of Quincy, Massachusetts.
For those ages of 5 and 11 years old interested in becoming a Boy Scout, visit https://beascout.scouting.org/.
Volunteers needed at Shaker Hill Bakery
Shaker Hill Bakery will open Thursday, May 25, at 10 a.m. The seasonal bakery, atop Shaker Hill in Alfred (off Route 202), will be open every Thursday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The bakery hours will increase during the summer months.
All revenue from the bakery goes to York County Shelter Programs. The bakery is on the shelter program campus.
York County Shelter Programs Food Service Director Scott Davis said the bakery is in need of volunteers. The volunteers assist with bakery prep work, packaging and labeling items, maintaining the bakery and working with customers.
Those interested should contact Davis at 207-324-1137, ext. 116 or email scottd@ycspi.org.
Maine Classic Car Museum and Graves Library team up
Maine Classic Car Museum in Arundel will host Graves Memorial Library for Terri Tales story time on Tuesday, May 16 at 10 a.m.
Maine Classic Car Museum in Arundel will host Graves Memorial Library for Terri Tales story time on Tuesday, May 16 at 10 a.m. Dan King photo
The story time will be led by Miss Terri as she reads “Moody, Moody Cars” by Eileen Kennedy-Moore. The program includes a car craft and an opportunity to see cars that made history.
According to an April 26 news release, the automobile has played an important role in global history for the past 130 years.
“At the Maine Classic Car Museum, we celebrate that history every day. In 2019 we opened our doors with a mission to share the story of every car in our collection,” wrote the museum in the email. “Our museum docents love to tell these stories and allow guests to experience the cars up close with our rope-less and station-less museum exhibits.”
There is no admission charge for children. Adult admission is $12 per person. Maine Classic Car Museum is located at 2564 Portland Road, Arundel.
For more information, email tbbgraves@gmail.com or info@mainecarmuseum.com.
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