ROCKPORT — James Lent achieved the highest award in Scouting, the Eagle Scout rank, during a ceremony held in his honor at the Rockport Masonic Center on April 28. 

James, the son of Kenneth and Linda Lent of Rockport, finished his Scouting trail as a member of Troop 200 in Camden but he was also a member of Troop 206 in Rockland/Rockport and Troop 215 in Thomaston.

"We were very happy to be a part of James' Scouting journey," said Troop 200 Scoutmaster Ed Weber.

Jeremiah Loft, of Standish, made the journey to present James with a candle lantern to guide his way and a tomahawk which is the traditional gifts given to those who attain Eagle Scout rank and were members of the Bushwack program at Camp Bomazeen. Scouts in the Bushcraft Program relive the adventurous time of exploration in the early 1800s, using a real forge to make tools like knives, shoot black-powder rifles, cook over a campfire, and live camp life just as the pioneers did during the days before electricity and phones and automobiles. They stay in period clothing, build things like boats, lanterns, stools, and baskets as did those who lived in those days. Every Scout who completed that program received a Bushcraft name. James' Bushcraft name is Wild Rover. 

James passed his Eagle Scout Board of Review on February 19 after completing his Eagle Scout Service Project which was completed last October. He built a diorama sign at Rockport's Marine Park to explain the historical significance of the narrow gauge Vulcan steam engine. He started his project during the Covid pandemic which added to his challenges but he persevered.

"I am pleased that after all that took place I could get it done," he said.

He completed the project for Legacy Rockport which the group and the town restored two years ago. 

James is an active member of the Masons and provides assistance preparing meals for the organization.