3 years ago
One man’s generosity has given this Aroostook family their first home
In a state facing severe housing shortages, Parys Ciuksza and Melissa Wilcox weren’t sure they would ever find an affordable place to call home.
Veterans
3 years ago
Washburn festival will honor local vet and Wade couple
Washburn will unveil a monument to a decorated World War II veteran during its 42nd annual August Festival next week.
3 years ago
Patten Area Woman’s Club to hold Memorial Day service
PATTEN, Maine — Memorial Day 2023 is Monday, May 29 and to commemorate this special day the Patten Area Woman’s Club is planning a Memorial Day service at the Patten Cemetery at 11 a.m. We invite you to attend with other veterans for all to remember with gratitude and pride those who have served our […]
3 years ago
Auxiliary thanks veterans
The Ladies Auxiliary of American Legion Post 147 visited Country Village Estates to present veterans with a Valentine’s Day card and stuffed animal to thank them for their service. Veterans are, from left, Roland St. Pierre, Roger Valliancourt and Roland Marquis. Absent from photo is Elbridge Levesque.
3 years ago
Fallen Veterans honored in Houlton with wreath ceremony
Despite winter storm warnings from the National Weather Service, about 50 people braved the elements Saturday to honor the area’s fallen heroes on Soldiers’ Hill at Evergreen Cemetery.
3 years ago
Caribou volunteers place veterans wreaths ahead of weekend storm
In the place of a formal ceremony, people laid wreaths on the graves of veterans and military spouses Friday, ahead of the weekend snowstorm, at Northern Maine Veterans Cemetery in Caribou.
3 years ago
Elks offer free supper for veterans and spouses
A free Veterans’ Day supper for all military veterans, current military service personnel and their spouses will be held at 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 11, at the Presque Isle Elks Lodge.
3 years ago
Houlton Legion remembers Pearl Harbor Day
With a steady rain pouring down Wednesday morning, members of the Chester L. Briggs American Legion Post No. 47 gathered in Riverfront Park to honor those veterans who lost their lives at Pearl Harbor.
3 years ago
Patten remembers native son with Wreaths Across America event
The community of Patten will never forget the sacrifice one of its own made while serving in the armed forces.
3 years ago
Washburn ceremony honors veterans
Amid 60-degree temperatures and sunshine, residents and veterans from Washburn and surrounding areas gathered on Veterans Day Friday to honor and remember those who served.
