Denise Acritelli, a teacher at Spruce Mountain Middle School in Jay, was named Teacher of the Year for VFW District 9 and the state’s overall winner.
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VFW Post 9787 presents patriotism awards
Jonathan Carsley, a teacher from Buckfield Jr/Sr HIgh School was named the post’s teacher of the year while Rhyann Holden, who is homeschooled was the winner of the Voice of Democracy contest.
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Farmington to observe Pearl Harbor Day
Participants will gather in the Farmington Park and Ride before the noon ceremony.
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Veteran groups launching holiday drive for those overseas
The American Legion Post 86, VFW Post 9787 and Maine Army National Guard are partnering in support of active military serving afar during the holidays. The groups are gathering frequently requested items for Christmas care packages to send service men and women away from home.
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Santa attends VFW kids Christmas party
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1603 in Auburn held the Kids Christmas Party for the Clover Preschool on Dec. 14. Children had the opportunity to have a photo with Santa as they opened their gifts. Standing in back, from left, are Arthur Roy, past state commander and Youth Activities chairman; Mike Spaulding, Auxiliary member; Doreen […]
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Jay VFW Post holds kids' Christmas party
Keyanna Rivers accepts a present from Santa and Mrs. Claus, who are played by VFW Post 3335 Commander Kenny Blake and, wife, Mary Blake, during the Post’s kids’ Christmas party in Jay on Saturday. The Post offered the children an opportunity to meet Santa, take home a gift and participate in activities including painting, coloring […]
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Winfield Bowie
DONEGAL, Ireland — Winfield Bowie, 91, of Donegal, Ireland, passed away suddenly in his home Sunday, Sept. 16. He was born in Auburn on March 1,1927. He is survived by his wife, Sarah (Sadie) Bowie, Ireland; son, Michael Bowie, and wife, Susan, Poland; daughter, Patricia Taylor, France; and son, Sean Bowie, Ireland. He was predeceased by […]
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Remembering those who never came home
FARMINGTON — A somber ceremony to remember the nation’s prisoners of war and missing in action was held Friday in Meetinghouse Park in Farmington. Members of the James A. McKechnie Veterans of Foreign War Post 10881 led the ceremony. Post Commander Gordon Webber thanked those that gathered in spite of the threat of impending rain. “We […]
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VFW presents award to Alex Cote
Jennifer Lane, second from right, Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of Maine public relations officer, accepts the Boy Scout of the Year award on behalf of Alex Cote for his Eagle Scout project of providing hygiene and non-perishable food at the annual Department of Veterans Affairs’ Homeless Veterans Stand Down. From left are David D. […]