After months of researching, interviewing and editing, Boothbay Region High School's (BRHS) Adolescents Driving Environmental Progress through Teaching and Technology (ADEPTT) club presents its new documentary on the regional effects of climate change, "Spark." It premieres Sept. 28, at 6:30 p.m. at the Harbor Theater. Runtime is 25 minutes. There will be a Q&A with students afterwards.

ADEPTT was formed last year after several BRHS students attended UMaine Orono's Youth Climate Leadership Summit, which taught participants skills to start climate projects in their schools. ADEPTT was also supported by Boothbay Region Climate Action Team, which donated two cameras and microphones for the film.  Students worked on this documentary for most of the 2025-2026 school year, their inspiration "sparked" by the cancellation of their homecoming bonfire due to drought conditions. 

Club Co-Advisor Ally Ryan called the experience inspiring, praising the students' work ethic and professionalism contacting and conducting interviews with local experts. "To see them pull off something so amazing during their first year makes me extremely excited to see what the future holds for these talented and passionate students."

As for the students, they want viewers to leave with a better understanding of how climate change affects the community, from obvious issues like droughts down to often-overlooked insects. "I am hoping people will walk away ... feeling concerned about the effects drought is having on our ecosystem along with motivation and drive to better their daily habits and make them more climate conscious," said ADEPTT member Maggie McCarthy.