3 years ago
Playing a tune for the veterans during supper at the Elks Lodge
James “Sheldon” Wright and his friends have played at the local Elks’ Veterans Day supper for the last 15 years, and this year performed for roughly 85 veterans.
Veterans
3 years ago
Houlton gathering honors those who served for Veterans Day
Uncharacteristically warm weather served as the setting for the community of Houlton’s annual Veterans Day service.
3 years ago
JMG Veterans Breakfast returns in person after two-year hiatus
Thursday morning was a time for good food, good friends and a few war stories as about 150 veterans and their guests filled Hodgdon’s gymnasium for the 21st annual JMG Veterans Breakfast.
3 years ago
American Legion national commander makes historic visits to County posts
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 […]
4 years ago
Marine Corps League recognizes senator
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.
4 years ago
Patten to host run/walk for veterans awareness
Runners and walkers will be taking to the streets of Patten Saturday, Sept. 10, for the 2022 Run 4 Life-Maine event.
4 years ago
VFW inducts local members into Vietnam memorial
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.
4 years ago
Caribou to own, maintain Veterans Memorial Park after nonprofit group disbands
Due to declining membership, the Veterans Memorial Park Association in Caribou has disbanded and transferred ownership of the property to the city.
4 years ago
American flags unlikely to be erected this year in downtown Houlton
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.
4 years ago
Main Street banners honor local veterans
Main Street in Presque Isle has something new to make residents proud.
