SEARSPORT, Maine (WABI) - The Searsport community held a celebration for its harbor master, Wayne Hamilton, Friday night.

Family, friends, and residents came together to honor Hamilton’s long career with a lifetime achievement award as he begins retirement.

He’s served as the harbor master since 1985 and has compiled countless rescue missions.

While life on the water has brought Hamilton fulfillment, he believes the impact he’s been able to have on other people is where he finds the most joy.

“It’s rewarding to think about all the people I’ve helped. It’s just so rewarding to be able to have the ability to go out and help somebody when they’re in trouble, and I’ve had over two hundred rescues,” he said.

For him, there are specific operations that linger in his mind.

“When I think bac

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