The dinner will be a collaboration of American Legion Post 24 members and volunteers from the Good Samaritan Soup Kitchen in Mexico.
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Post 24, American Legion, to host Memorial Day parade
RUMFORD — Members of Napoleon Ouellette Post 24, American Legion, will observe Memorial Day on May 29 with a parade along with ceremonies at the Rotary Memorial Green in Rumford and the Veterans Memorial Green in Mexico. The American Legion is calling all area veterans to participate in this year’s parade. Rides will be provided for […]
36 female veterans recognized in Rumford for service to country
RUMFORD — Thirty-six female veterans of the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps were honored Saturday at the second annual Female Veterans Day Luncheon at American Legion Post 24 in Rumford. They were recognized for their service and pampered on a first-come, first-served basis by River Valley professionals who donated manicures, hair styling and […]
Seven River Valley youths going to Boys State in Waterville
RUMFORD — Seven Mountain Valley High School students will participate in the upcoming American Legion Boys State program in Waterville. Kirk Thurston, American Legion District 5 commander, said Monday in an email the students are Dalton Milledge, Logan Benedix, Corbin Arsenault, Bradley Marshall, Thomas Marshall, Caleb Gauvin and Andrew Cole. Maine Boys State will be […]
Rumford American Legion to vote May 21 to allow or ban smoking in its lounge
RUMFORD — The American Legion Post 24 in Rumford will hold a smoking vote from noon to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 21. This vote is a requirement of the state of Maine, post commander Tricia Thurston said Saturday morning by email. “It allows you as Legionnaires to have a say on whether the Post’s […]
Rumford American Legion seeks military vehicles for Memorial Day Parade
RUMFORD — Military vehicles are being sought by Napoleon Ouellette American Legion Post 24 for its annual Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 26. The parade, which starts at 10 a.m., will travel to the Rotary Memorial Green in Rumford and the Veterans Memorial Green in Mexico. Ceremonies will be held at both places, Kirk […]