Lefty Gilbert of Lewiston views the documentation and images of himself when he served in the U.S. Marine Corps in the South Pacific during World War II. The community is invited to visit Museum L-A to bring veteran photos for the honor wall that is part of a gallery exhibit, “The Work of War: Honoring […]
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'Family first' at veterans luncheon
RUMFORD — It was a family affair at the veterans’ luncheon Saturday at American Legion Post 24. According to Post Commander William Petrie, National Commander Denise Rohan wanted to open all posts to the public on Veterans Day this year. “She’s the first-ever female national commander, and her motto is ‘family first,’” Petrie said. Robert […]
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Veterans Day a time for reflection
For most, Veterans Day is a time to recognize the men and women responsible for maintaining freedom, to celebrate with family and friends and to thank a veteran or two. Veterans Day originated as “Armistice Day” on Nov. 11, 1919, the first anniversary of the end of World War I. In 1926, Congress passed a […]
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Minot Consolidated School hosts veterans for lunch
Minot Consolidated School fourth-graders, from left, Damon Howze, Mason Dulworth and Miguel Cyr, help classmates lead the school and assembled veterans in the Pledge of Allegiance in the gym Wednesday afternoon. For the 11th consecutive year, veterans were invited to lunch and an uplifting program to honor their service. Howze’s and Dulworth’s mothers are veterans and […]
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Exchange Club of Auburn honors vets
Leonora McGall, 92, who served as a Navy corporal in World War II, enjoys lunch at The Green Ladle in Lewiston on Wednesday afternoon hosted by the Exchange Club of Auburn. McGall served in Cherry Point, N.C., in 1945-1946. “It was the end of the war,” McGall said. “We finished off the Japs, with the […]
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Female veterans pampered, thanked
RUMFORD — Female veterans were fed, pampered and thanked Saturday at the fifth annual Women Veterans Luncheon at American Legion Post 24. The 49 participating veterans were treated to haircuts and styling by Kelly DeRoche, Lynne Steele and Freida Charron; manicures by Dawn Arsenault and Audra Trenoweth; Reiki by Birdie Rocray, Randy Leach, Kathy Touchette […]
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'Scouting in Minot' discussed by Minot Historical Society
MINOT — “Scouting in Minot” was the subject of the Minot Historical Society program on Oct. 10. More than 20 current and former Scouts were in attendance. Joe Staples, a longtime Scout, gave a brief history of scouting dating back to 1904. Current Scouts spoke to the levels of Scouting, Daisy to Eagle and Lifetime, shared […]
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Holy Family to host Veterans Day Community Prayer Service
LEWISTON — The 14th annual Veterans Day Community Prayer Service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9, with Prince of Peace Parish hosting the evening of reflection at Holy Family Church, 607 Sabattus St. The parish invites the community to join the service regardless of denomination or faith affiliation to give thanks and […]
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Veterans meetings announced
LEWISTON — October meetings for veterans groups have been announced. Meetings are held at the Lewiston Armory unless otherwise noted. Meetings include: L & A Veterans Council: 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 5. Franco American Veterans, Post 31: 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 10. VFW Post 9150: 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 16. American Legion Post 22: 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19. The Lewiston […]
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Make this country a better place
What does it mean to respect the flag? Country? Veterans? What does it mean to be a patriot? I am a veteran who has served in the U.S. Army. The measure of my service is far less than some and infinitely more than others. When the National Anthem plays, I stand at attention, facing the […]