Spaulding, who was a key organizer of the parade in past years and commander of the American Legion Post 16, served in the Marine Corps and died shortly after being diagnosed with lung cancer last summer.
Memorial Day 2023
South Portland dedicates park to paratrooper killed in Iraq 16 years ago
The park that brought so much joy to Jason Swiger’s childhood is renamed in his honor, with a message to follow his lead and “always extend your hand in friendship.”
Here’s a listing of Memorial Day events around central Maine this weekend
There’s no shortage of things to do this weekend with events happening from Anson to Whitefield and everywhere in-between.
Sidney to hold Memorial Day parade, program May 29
The town of Sidney’s Memorial Day Parade Committee is set to hold a parade and program starting at 10 a.m. Monday, May 29, to remember the sacrifice made by fallen service members as well as to honor and thank all veterans and some of community volunteers. David Smith, a Vietnam veteran, will be the parade’s […]
Jay veterans post lists Memorial Day events for Jay/Livermore Falls area
Local veterans organizations and their auxiliaries plan to hold wreath-laying services Monday, May 29 at select war memorials in the area. Jay VFW Post 3335, American Veterans Post 33, American Legion Post 10, and their auxiliaries will have members participating in these time-honored recognitions, according to a news release from Jim Manter, VFW Post 3335 […]
Memorial Day observance set for historic Dresden courthouse
DRESDEN — The Lincoln County Historical Association plans to hold its 69th commemoration of Memorial Day at the Pownalborough Court House on Monday, May 29. The gathering will be called together at 11 a.m. at 23 Courthouse Road to be led up the old road to the Court House Cemetery by members of the Colonial […]
Cemetery association to hold Memorial Day ceremony in Augusta
AUGUSTA — The Maine Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery Association plans to hold Memorial Day ceremonies at 10 a.m. Monday, May 29, at the Maine Veterans’ Cemetery on Civic Center Drive. The National Anthem will be performed by the All Volunteer Brass Band. The Maine Army National Guard chaplain will give the invocationaccording to a news release […]
Oakland American Legion parade set for May 29
Oakland American Legion Post 51 plans to hold a Memorial Day parade on Monday, May 29. Participants will line up at the Williams Junior High School, 55 Pleasant St. The parade will start at noon and will proceed to the intersection and up Main Street to Church Street. It will pause at Memorial Hall for […]
Hallowell Legion to host Memorial Day service May 29
HALLOWELL — The Goodrich-Caldwell American Legion Post plans to conduct a Memorial Day service at 10 a.m. Monday, May 29, at the North End of the Hallowell Cemetery. The Hall-Dale High School band and a variety of singers will perform. Deacon Jeffrey Lewis will be the guest speaker. All community members, family and friends are […]
Whitefield society to celebrate Memorial Day May 29
The Whitefield Historical Society plans to hold its Memorial Day celebration at 10 a.m. Monday, May 29, at the Town House, 36 Townhouse Road. The program will focus on Whitefield’s Cpl. Christopher Erskine, who was killed at Gettysburg during the Civil War. Erskine, whose ancestors came to America from Londonderry, Ireland, was born in Whitefield. […]