1 month ago
Maine’s Legion commander is the 1st from Fort Kent
For the first time in the Maine American Legion’s history, its commander hails from the northern Aroostook town of Fort Kent.
Veterans
1 month ago
Loring museum gains lease for military dog cemetery
The museum and developer Green 4 Maine finalized a 99-year lease this week.
4 months ago
HBMI salutes Native American veterans during ceremony
HOULTON, Maine – Veterans Day is traditionally held every Nov. 11, but that is not the only time servicemen and women are honored. On Saturday, June 21, the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians paid tribute to its tribal citizens who served their country as part of a Native American Veterans Day celebration. A small gathering […]
5 months ago
Flags to honor veterans
A group came together to help place flags on graves at the Northern Maine Veterans Cemetery in Caribou on May 25.
5 months ago
Katahdin-area students honor fallen heroes for Memorial Day
Service to the community is one of the four pillars of the honor society.
6 months ago
Remembering an American hero
The heartbreaking story of Pfc. Gilman M. Sirois is a poignant reminder of the selflessness and bravery that defined a generation of young men who gave everything for our freedom.
6 months ago
Job Corps students lauded for service
The Caribou VFW recently presented students from the Loring Job Corps Center the Presidential Volunteer Service Award for their support of local veterans.
7 months ago
Maine town plans a permanent monument to Loring’s military dogs
“They were veterans of the U.S. military, just like the two-legged veterans are,” organizer Larry Harrison said.
7 months ago
Appreciates Job Corps effort
Roy Woods (center left), chairman of the Northern Maine Veterans Cemetery in Caribou, presents a certificate of appreciation to Loring Job Corps masonry instructor Robert Shaw
7 months ago
Recognized for service
The Northern Maine Veterans Cemetery Association recently presented Julie Plummer (right), reprographics specialist at the Northern Light A.R.
