Board signs a proclamation celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Teague World War I Memorial Arch.
Memorial Day 2024
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Memorial Day a call to action, speakers in Wayne, Sidney say
Former Marine sergeant, now an author, says the best way to honor the sacrifices of veterans is to live a full, loving life.
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Friday’s preholiday travel breaks record for most airline travelers screened at U.S. airports
More than 2.9 million travelers were screened at U.S. airports on Friday, surpassing a previous record set last year on the Sunday after Thanksgiving, according to the Transportation Security Agency.
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Here’s our listing for Memorial Day events around central Maine
Hallowell, Sidney, Wayne and Whitefield prepare for events to honor the soldiers who died while serving the nation.
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Memorial Day events planned in Farmington, Weld
The centennial of the Teague World War I Memorial Arch in Farmington will be celebrated while an updated monument in Weld will be dedicated on Monday, May 27.
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Veterans to honor those from Fayette, Jay, Livermore and Livermore Falls who never made it home during Memorial Day observances
Wreaths will be placed at memorials in Fayette, Livermore and Livermore Falls, others during the Memorial Day parade in Jay and Livermore Falls.
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Whitefield society to host Memorial Day program
The Whitefield Historical Society is set to present “Civil War Letters from a Whitefield Soldier” on Monday, May 27. This is the story of letters written by Abraham Hatch Preble to his wife Eglantine. As Mr. Preble settled into his duties as a Civil War soldier in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Mrs. Preble was managing the […]
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Sidney to hold Memorial Day parade May 27
The town of Sidney’s Memorial Day parade and ceremony is set for 10 a.m. Monday, May 27. Henry Gemery, Korean War veteran, will be this year’s grand marshall, leading the parade in an antique car driven by David Fleury. Veterans, local organizations and others may join the parade as it assembles at the Sidney Transfer […]
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Hallowell legion to conduct Memorial Day service
All community members, family, and friends are invited to join. Following the ceremony, all are invited to the Post Home at 114 Second St. for social exchange and refreshments.
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Memorial Day events set for Jay/Livermore Falls/Fayette areas
Local Veterans organizations and their auxiliaries plan to hold wreath-laying services on Monday, May 27, at select war memorials in the area. Jay VFW Post 3335, American Veterans Post 33 and American Legion Post 10 will have members participating. The ceremony at each location will include a color guard, wreath laying, prayers and a firing […]