Ben Rudolph Is Latest Eagle Scout

(Lamoine) - Asa's Lane resident Ben Rudolph is the latest Lamoiner to be honored as an Eagle Scout. Rudolph's ceremony was held in May at the Lamoine Baptist Church.

Eagle Scouts, in addition to attaining various merit badges and other goals within the Boy Scouts are also required to complete a community service project. Ben's project was to put a historic bell from the Marlboro Chapel in front of the Historical Society building in East Lamoine.(see right).

Ben is entering his senior year at Ellsworth High School in September.

Lamoine Grads Head To College With Honor

By Val Perkins, Lamoine School Principal

(Lamoine) - Our high school seniors are soon to be moving on and entering a new era of opportunities in their lives. I called the guidance offices at M.D.I. and Ellsworth High Schools and got some information that I would like to share with you. I am very proud of these young adults. Below is a listing of most of our students and their intended plans.

Jeremy Curran-USM-Computer Science, Katelyn Damon-USM-Political Science, Kirsten Dickey-UMO-Premed, Sarah Fennelly-Mount Aloysius-Surgical Technician, Emily Frederick-Goucher College-Liberal Arts/Dance, Elan Gabel-Richards-Warren Wilson College-Psychology, Megan Glass-Art Study, Chase Harding-Maine Maritime Academy- Marine Engineer, Josh Jones-U.S. Marine Corps, Mathew Jordan-Ohio Tech-Classic Car Restoration, Jessica Kief-George Washington University-Aerospace Engineering, Samantha Steinmetz-Lake Region State College, Communications/Interpreter, Kelly Wilder- Northeastern University-Physical Therapy.

Congratulations go out to five of our 4 th graders who won Future Promises Scholarships in the amount of $100.00. This was sponsored by the Machias Savings Bank. They are: Kelly Henry, Elizabeth Alvarez, Clay Sanborn, Ben Haslam and Kristy Eaton.

The Selectmen signed certificates honoring those Lamoine Students graduating with honors from local high school. They were ( Ellsworth High School) Sarah Fennelly, Chase Harding, Jessica Kief, Kelly Wilder (MDI High School) Elan Gabel-Richards, Emily Frederick, Katelyn Damon, Jeremy Curran and Kirstien Dickey.

Vets Articles To Hang In Town Hall

(Lamoine) - The Ellsworth American has been running an article each week profiling veterans who served in World War II. Assistant Town Clerk Kathy DeFusco noticed that many of the articles featured Lamoine residents. She came up with a great idea—have the reprints of the articles posted at the town hall. We've found six so far and the newspaper has matted and laminated them. Once suitable frames are found they'll hang in an appropriate location inside the town hall.

Assistant Town Clerk Kathy DeFusco holds up the reprints of the articles on Lamoine Veterans that have run in the Ellsworth American

Patriotic Tree Planted

(Lamoine) - The Ellsworth Garden Club planted a new flowering crab tree on the north side of the Lamoine Town Hall in April. Jay Barnes of the Garden Club says the project was designed to help beautify areas that directly relate to patriotism, and what better place than where people cast their votes. The tree replaces a previous flowering crab that did not survive.

Vital Statistics

(Lamoine) — The town lost a true gem in June. Leurene Hodgkins of Lamoine Beach Road passed away four days short of her 96th birthday. She served as town treasurer for several years, and was married to long-time Selectman Alan Hodgkins before he died. Her current husband, Harlan Hodgkins, said they were able to enjoy traveling all around the back roads of Maine in their 9-years together. Frances Stickney of Ford Lane died on May 18th at the age of 90. She was one of the seamstresses who helped sew the 125th anniversary quilt that hangs at the town hall. Floyd Veysey of Mill Road died after a long illness on June 18th. A certified public accountant, he was a partner in a firm in Ellsworth. Floyd's wife Robin is the school librarian and serves on the town's budget committee. Thomas Warner of North Yarmouth died in Lamoine on May 4th following a traffic accident. We've also received word of the passing of former Lamoine residents Larry Noddin and Gladys Vigent in the past few months. Noddin died in February in Topsham. He was a former member of the Board of Assessors. Mrs. Vigent lived in the house next to Lamoine Beach in the summer. Both Vigent and Noddin were in their 90's.

We have several new residents to welcome. Charlotte Ellen Tatara was born on April 14th at Maine Coast Memorial Hospital in Ellsworth. Jozlyn Marie Bradley was also born in Ellsworth, arriving May 3rd. Jayson Charles King was born May 8th at Blue Hill Memorial Hospital, and Hailey Alexis Alley was born on June 3rd at MDI Hospital in Bar Harbor.

Just two marriages to report for the quarterly. Brian McDonald and Tina Morin were married on June 9th. They make their home on Jordan River Road. Joan Bragdon and Aubrey Strout were married on June 24th. Both were widowed and Joan has lived on Marlboro Beach Road for many years and serves on the Conservation Commission and was a former member of the Board of Assessors.

Softball Team Wins Title

(Lamoine) - The Lamoine Consolidated School softball team won the Union 92 championship, defeating Trenton in the final game. Lamoine lost just once during the season—a game to Trenton. Team members include: Arianna Pappas, Katie Branch, Ashley Harding, Marissa Boynton, Julie Christie, Malarie Brown, Morgaen Jones, Jennifer Tupper, Kayla Herbert, Drew Beauvais, Heather Tupper, Hanna Tardiff, Taylor Jones, Mckenzie Curtis, Brittney Robbins, Lily Cooper, Gabrielle Huebener. The team was coached by Joni (Pinkham) Hart.

Benefactor Sought

(Lamoine) - Susan Christie wished to thank whoever was so thoughtful to leave a package of gifts last Christmas at her family's home. Susan is battling breast cancer and said the gifts were especially touching. She writes “ as a registered nurse for the past 23 years, this journey after the diagnosis of breast cancer has been a humbling one. The greatest challenge for someone so used to being a ‘caregiver' is accepting the care and support of others.”

Young Artist Honored

(Lamoine) - Meghan Glass, the granddaughter of Lamoine's late code enforcement officer John Holdsworth, received personal congratulations from US Representative Michael Michaud. She was selected as one of two student artists in Maine to receive the Maine Congressional District award in a national art competition. Her painting of a child titled “Aiden” traveled to Washington DC to be part of a student art exhibit in the Congressional Office building. The picture also received high honors from the Maine College of Art.