Congratulations on our 2026 Dedication Recipients!

Bonita "Bonnie" Ouellette went to see her Lord on 11-20-2025 surrounded by her family. 

Bonnie was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and GREAT grandmother.  Bonnie proudly served as a Cornish Selectman.  She took great pride in this role.  She was always proud of being a Cornish resident and bragged about her quaint little town.

Moe and Bonnie could be found at any of our local restaurants for breakfast, lunch and sometimes dinner.  She always considered that to be her social time.  If you knew Bonnie, you know how much she loved talking to people (especially babies).  If you didn't know Bonnie, just wait, she would introduce herself and brag about her kids and grandkids.  In her most recent years, she suffered with Dementia. Her amazing husband, children and grandchildren held her hand through this journey and her final days were full of love, tears, prayers, singing and the occasional laughter as we told stories of her life.  She is missed every day. 

Retired Fire Chief Charles "Micky" Pingree passed away in January. Mick was instrumental in making Cornish Fire what it is today. Two of his 3 sons have served as Fire Chief and are active members currently. Thank you for your time, dedication and your volunteerism!

Congratulations on our 2026 Spirit of America Recipient!

Volunteers are the backbone of a community. Sometimes, they’re individuals, sometimes they’re part of a committee – all doing their part to make their town or city better.

Annually, through nominations of groups or individuals by their municipalities, volunteer efforts are recognized and celebrated by York County Commissioners, who bestow Spirit of America Foundation awards. Among the 21 individuals and groups recognized on November 19, 2025, Nancy Perkins of Cornish was recognized for her volunteerism and received an award.

Nancy Perkins, a retired teacher, of Cornish served as chair of the Maine Board of Education for two years of her five-year term, and has served on an array of municipal committees, including the Select Board. She champions emergency preparedness for seniors, runs the local barn dance and is tireless in her dedication to the local food pantry, assuring it is funded and well stocked for those most in need.

Congratulations on Boston Cane Post Recipient!

On August 7, 2025, Gustie Day Cooledge, 97, of Cornish, received the Boston Post Cane. Members of the Board of Selectmen, many relatives, and friends, attended the celebration which was held at the Pike Memorial Hall. Gustie was born on March 17, 1928. She worked at many places throughout her life, including the Cornish Elementary School, Limerick Footwear, Bay Haven Restaurant, Stone Ridge Restaurant, and the Cornish Bargain Shop. She found the love of her life in Lester Day, married, and had three children. As years went by, Lester became ill and passed away. Years later, Gustie married again, and also lost this husband. Nowadays, she keeps busy working on her paintings, which she makes for friends and relatives as gifts.