Logan Russell Bailey, a member of Boy Scout Troop 254 in Warren, was recognized March 1 in a ceremony held at the Warren Congregational Church for earning his Eagle Scout rank.

Logan's Eagle Scout project was entitled “Benches and Flowers for Rocky Coast Home”.

After spending years visiting the residents of the Volunteers of America Rocky Coast Home in Thomaston during the holidays as both a Cub Scout and Boy Scout, Logan decided to do something for them as his Eagle Scout project.

He cleared out and reshaped the garden bed at the entrance to the facility and planted new plants and flowers. He also oversaw the design and construction of three wooden benches placed outside the facility.

Logan started work on his project in early 2025 and after 112 hours of work, the project was completed in August 2025.

His Eagle Scout Board of Review was held on October 20, 2025. He earned a total of 30 merit badges and a bronze palm.

Moose Crossing Garden Center, Viking Lumber, Meklin & Sons, Gophers, Second Congregational Church of Warren, Troop 254, and family provided donations, their space and time to help the project come together.

Logan’s parents are Dawn and Jason Bailey, and he has a sister, Avery Bailey. 

In attendance:

Chris Shelmerdine, of Troop 254 gave the Eagle Charge, and with the help from six other Eagle Scouts, presented Logan with his new Eagle neckerchief and pin.

Dawn and Jason Bailey (parents) and sister Avery, all of Warren.

Grandparents Danny and Vicki Swindler, of Warren, and James and Nancy Bailey, of Damariscotta.

Tom Purtell, Maine Marine Corps League

Jeff Sukeforth, District 6 Commander American Legion

Morris Berry, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War

Alan Johnston, Military Order of the World Wars

Jason Bailey presented two certificates from local Elks Lodge 1007 and the Grand Lodge

Sherwood Hilt, District Member at Large

Luanne Chesley, Kennebec Valley District Advancement Chair

Jamie Santiago (and family), Kennebec Valley District Committee member

Chuck Mahaleris, Eagle Scout, Kennebec Valley District Committee member and representative of Senator Susan Collins office

Troop 254 Scout Master Jennifer Harvey and Troop 254 Scout Executive Danny Swindler, who received mentor pins from Logan for their help and guidance

Many other family, friends and fellow Scouters joined us for the ceremony. 

Logan thanks Volunteers of America Rocky Coast home, Moose Crossing Garden Center, Viking Lumber, Meklin & Sons, Gophers, Second Congregational Church of Warren, Troop 254, and his family who helped him along the way.