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Shaun Powers recently became an Eagle Scout and is planning a Court of Honor ceremony for September.

Shaun Powers is no stranger to adversity. He is also quite familiar with perseverance. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 7/25/13

Merrick Girl Scout Troop 2536 members planted flowers in front of the community garden entrance to earn their Silver Award.

East Meadow’s Horticultural Center and Demonstration Garden, on Merrick Avenue between Prospect Avenue and North Jerusalem Road, and just north of the East Meadow/Merrick border, is there to educate people on the many ways to grow a garden without pesticides or fertilizers. more

By Christine Maguire | 7/17/13

Honoring the Stars and Stripes

The American flag exists at the periphery of most our lives. It takes on significance mainly at events kicked off by the playing of the national anthem, at parades and during the seventh-inning stretch at Yankees games. more

6/13/13

Peter Marin became the 38th Eagle Scout in the history of Boy Scout Troop 369 on June 1.

Decade of hard work pays off for scout

Becoming an Eagle Scout requires hundreds, if not thousands of hours of commitment to earn merit badges, complete a community service project, attend meetings and fill out lots of paperwork. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 6/12/13

The Inclusive Scouting knot is the unofficial symbol of equal Scouting.

Rockville Centre troops welcome gay Scouts

The history of Scouting in Rockville Centre is a rich one — the village can claim as its own both the country’s first troop, which was founded in 1910, and its first Eagle Scout, Arthur R. … more

By John Maher | 5/29/13

Troop 109 Boy Scouts Thomas Walsh, left, and Timothy Sarro were awarded the Eagle rank at a Court of Honor ceremony on May 18.

Valley Stream scouts complete their trail to Eagle

Out of every 100 boys who join the scouts, only four will earn the Eagle rank. This honor, received by so few, was bestowed upon two Valley Stream Boy Scouts last Saturday afternoon at a Court of Honor ceremony. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 5/23/13

Courtesy Vicki Gioia Troop members who worked on Project Linus are, from left, back row, Maia Fernandez, Rhiana Rosati, Melanie Fox, Zofia Gornicz, Nicole Fernandez, Victoria Arnold, Adriana Carrini, Jillian Puvogel, Samantha Gioia, Josephine Kurdziel, Christina Callovi, Katelynn Sinnott and Alessia Bove; middle row, Amanda Gunn, Lauren Pitz, Marissa Nicoletti, Stephanie Schneider, Sara Arevalo, Jillian Schuellain and Katie Going; and in the front are Kyra Cooleen, Briana Frandina and Gia Cullen.

Blankets with love

Troop 1025 Franklin Square, has just completed a service project for Project Linus. Project Linus collects new blankets for local sick and needy children. The troop learned to sew on machines … more

1/4/13

Joe DiDominica of Dee's Nursery loads trees onto the DHL truck.

Sending 'Trees to Troops' from Dee's

Move over, Sandy — the holidays are here. The ongoing cleanup from October’s superstorm took a backseat on Monday morning during the ninth annual DHL Operation Holiday Cheer at Dees’ … more

By Mary Malloy and Aaron Axelson | 12/6/12

Mark Lubrano, center, and his daughters Kaitlyn, 1, and Brianna, 4, made a donation to Boy Scout Troop 109’s food drive outside King Kullen on Dec. 1 which was graciously accepted by Joseph Cavataio and Jonathan Prashad.

A busy month for Troop 109

Boy Scouts from Valley Stream Troop 109 have been quite active the last few weeks. On Nov. 20, the troop held its Court of Honor ceremony at Grace United Methodist Church. more

12/5/12

Get our troops home now

To the Editor: I am writing this letter on behalf of the Buckley family. Recently, Lance Cpl. Gregory T. Buckley was cowardly gunned down, unarmed, while on duty in southern Afghanistan. We all … more

9/12/12

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