EAGLE LAKE, Maine — American Legion National Commander Vincent “Jim” Troiola made history when he visited Smart-Soucie Post 176 in the small northern Maine town of Eagle Lake on Saturday. This was the first-ever visit by a Legion national commander to Post 176, which was chartered in 1947 and has 95 members nationwide. Founded in […]
The Meo Bosse Detachment 1414 of the Marine Corps League recognized Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, with a certificate of appreciation for his role in preventing the closure of the Maine Veterans’ Homes in Caribou and Machias.
Runners and walkers will be taking to the streets of Patten Saturday, Sept. 10, for the 2022 Run 4 Life-Maine event.
Members of the Lister-Knowlton VFW post in Caribou and the president of the VFW Auxiliary recently traveled to Washington, D.C., to induct two of their comrades into the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Program.
Due to declining membership, the Veterans Memorial Park Association in Caribou has disbanded and transferred ownership of the property to the city.
For many years, downtown Houlton and its surrounding streets in the business district have been adorned with American flags from Memorial Day throughout the summer.
Main Street in Presque Isle has something new to make residents proud.
A large group of several hundred people filled Houlton’s Monument Park Monday morning for a tribute to area veterans. Featured as part of the town’s Memorial Day festivities, the service included presentations by guest speakers and patriotic songs performed by the combined Houlton Middle and High School bands.
For the first time since before the pandemic, hundreds of community members joined local veterans organizations in paying tribute to soldiers who gave their lives in sacrifice for their country.
Veterans and their families will be lauded in Houlton Monday, May 30, as part of the town’s annual Memorial Day celebration.
