WINSLOW – Maine Warden Service Col. Joel Wilkinson, Chief Game Warden, and Major Gregory Sanborn, Deputy Chief Game Warden, honored and recognized wardens for exemplary service during the Maine Warden Service’s annual meeting in Winslow.
“The significant achievements we honor speak volumes about the commitment, courage and core values of Maine game wardens,” said Col. Wilkinson. “These awards do not single out any warden as being the best warden in Maine, but rather honor individual wardens who represent the excellence of game wardens statewide. We take pride in our peers’ achievements, and their recognition is reflective of the agency’s entire work ethic.”
Exemplary Service Awards were given to a Game Warden who has rendered relevant outstanding service which deserves special recognition. Local recipients were Warden Ben Drew of Houlton, Warden Durward Humphrey of Benedicta and Warden Scott Martin of Patten. The awards were presented by Lt. Doug Tibbetts for their investigation that led to 25 summonses for illegal moose and deer hunting, and illegal drug possession.