Maine
Maine Celtics honor Pat Moody’s impact on the Windham community
PORTLAND, Maine (WMTW) – The Windham community spent Friday night honoring the life of a beloved resident who died late last year. Friday night’s Maine Celtics game paid tribute to Pat Moody, a former youth sports coach who was always helping others.
“He loved his community, and he loved seeing people be happy, in particular around the game of basketball,” said Dajuan Eubanks, president of the Maine Celtics told our media partner, WMTW. “It was an honor to know him.”
Cheering and clapping are typical for any basketball game, but honoring someone like Pat Moody brought everyone to their feet. The entire arena stood up to take a moment to celebrate the life and legacy of the Windham native as his loved ones took to the court during the second timeout of the first quarter.
“He’s like the mayor of Windham,” said Tyler Graves, Moody’s lifelong friend. “He’s touched so many different lives over the years.”
Moody died in November from cancer. While he may be gone, the memory of him isn’t. A basketball court now stands in his name, and his legacy as a beloved advocate for youth sports continues on.
“It was great to know him,” Eubanks said. “He was just a very enthusiastic and energetic guy, always had kind words to say, and was always caring.”
Friday night’s game had a 50/50 raffle benefiting the Pat Moody Foundation. The foundation was started to provide ongoing support to the Windham community, especially for youth sports. The raffle raised nearly $2,000 for the foundation, which the Maine Celtics say is a record high for them this season.
“Do whatever you can to give back. Small acts of kindness can really transform into something greater,” Graves said. “It’s kind of what Pat believed as well.”
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A collective of environmental, arts and Indigenous-led organizations is collaborating to produce We Are the Watershed, a two-day event aimed at reconnecting humans with nature and revitalizing the health of waterways, estuaries, and the bay in Peskotomuhkatikuk (traditional Passamaquoddy territory). Events, including theatrical performances, music, culinary experiences and an exhibition of submitted artwork, will be held on May 1 and 2 at Eastport Arts Center (EAC). A publication of written and visual works will also be released with proceeds to support conservation efforts and spreading awareness of their impacts.
Submissions sought:
Written and visual works are currently sought from artists and creatives on both sides of the border across Peskotomuhkatikuk for the publication, which will be sold by donation at the May event. Proceeds from the sale will be dedicated to related community-building efforts, public engagement, and continued restoration efforts. The deadline for digital submission for the publication is April 1.
Physical works can be dropped off at EAC Sunday, April 26 between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to be a part of the exhibition, which will run May 1 through 15. Artists under 18 will receive 100% of the proceeds if they opt to put their pieces up for sale during the exhibit, which will run May 1 through May 15. Artists over 18 will receive 70% of the proceeds with the remainder going toward promoting awareness of and supporting conservation efforts for the Passamaquoddy Bay.
The Eastport Arts Center
Every week through Apr 01, 2026.
Friday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Event Supported By
Eastport Arts Center
(207) 853-4650
info@eastportartscenter.org
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