Developer drops project to build world’s largest flagpole in Maine

An attorney for the Worcester family, which runs the nonprofit Wreaths Across America, says the family has dropped its plans to build the billion-dollar Flagpole of Freedom park in the woods Downeast.

Wreaths placed at Jay War Memorial due to storm

An alternative site was selected to display wreaths from the Wreaths Across America program because of deep snow in Holy Cross Cemetery in Livermore Falls.

Canton’s Wreaths Across America held during snowstorm

The town’s Cemetery Ladies Carole Robbins, Robyn McClintock, Prudy Adams, and Anne Chamberlin were among a dozen people who attended last Saturday’s ceremony during a snowstorm that brought 20 inches of snow to the area.

VFW honors namesake with wreaths

The snowstorm Friday into Saturday, Dec. 17, led to changes in the planned placement of wreaths from the Wreaths Across America program in Holy Cross Cemetery.

Wreaths Across America ceremony set Saturday at Livermore Falls cemetery

At 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, organizers plan to place 55 wreaths on veterans' graves.

VFW supports Wreaths Across America, will decorate cemetery with wreaths

At 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, at Holy Cross Cemetery in Livermore Falls a wreath will be placed at the grave of Frank L. Mitchell, for whom VFW Post 3335 in Jay is named. It is one of 55 wreaths that will be placed on veterans' graves there, including those for whom other local veterans organizations are named.

Photos: Wreaths Across America makes first Lewiston stop

Convoy arrives at Thomas J. McMahon Elementary School at 151 N. Temple St. in Lewiston.

Wreaths Across America caravan making a stop in Lewiston

The convoy, which includes 12 tractor-trailers and dozens of support and escort vehicles, will hold a ceremony at McMahon Elementary School, named for a Medal of Honor recipient.

VFW auxiliary supports Wreaths Across America

Community honors Canton veterans during Wreaths Across America ceremony