NEW YORK (AP) — The Girl Scouts of the United States of America filed a trademark infringement lawsuit on Monday against the Boy Scouts of America for dropping the word “boy” from its flagship program in an effort to attract girls. In the complaint filed in Manhattan federal court, the Girls Scouts claim the program […]
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With girls joining the ranks, Boy Scouts to change name
NEW YORK (AP) — For 108 years, the Boy Scouts of America’s flagship program has been known simply as the Boy Scouts. With girls soon entering the ranks, the group says that iconic name will change. The organization on Wednesday announced a new name for its Boy Scouts program: Scouts BSA. The change will take […]
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Cub Scout packs in Maine begin welcoming girls
OAKLAND — Over the din of more than three dozen kids and adults, Abigail Wood took a moment out of the activity around her Tuesday evening to explain why she joined the Cub Scouts. “I am attracted to nature,” said Abigail, 8, wearing her blue Cub Scouts shirt. In its pocket were the patches she’s […]
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Boy Scouts, Kiwanis join to hold fundraising yard sale
AUBURN — A joint fundraising yard sale will be hosted from 7 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 30, by the Lewiston Auburn Kiwanis Club and Boy Scout Troop 121, at United Methodist Church, 439 Park Ave. The rain-or-shine sale will feature household goods, small furniture, tools, children’s toys and games, sports equipment and clothing. Proceeds […]