FARMINGTON — Although Charles “Charlie” Bennett may have served in the Army nearly 50 years ago, “he was still serving his country with pride until the day he died,” veteran Donald Simoneau of Fayette said. The community is remembering Bennett who passed unexpectedly on Nov. 25 in Florida at the age of 69. “He came […]
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Memorial Day observed in Farmington
FARMINGTON — As the clock at the Franklin County Courthouse chimed 10 times Monday morning, people gathered along the streets downtown for the annual Memorial Day parade. During services held at the American Legion Roderick-Crosby Post 28, prior to the parade, guest speaker Sen. Thomas Saviello, R-Wilton, reminded the more than 50 listeners that it […]
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Cemetery dedication planned at Farmington Veteran ceremony
FARMINGTON — Roderick Crosby American Legion Post 28 and Wal-Mart will sponsor a Veterans Day service at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, in the parking area behind Wal-Mart and in the adjacent cemetery. Farmington attorney and local historian Paul Mills is the guest speaker. State Sen. Thomas Saviello of Wilton will present veteran awards, and […]
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Veterans, First Lady LePage fold flags with Farmington fifth graders
FARMINGTON — Veterans from American Legion Post #28 quizzed fifth graders about the American flag Wednesday during a Flag Day program held at Cascade Brook School. Maine’s First Lady Ann LePage joined the veterans and quickly learned flag folding procedures. She also led the fifth grade classes in the Pledge of Allegiance. “What’s another name […]
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Veterans honored during Farmington services
FARMINGTON — Maine Attorney General Janet Mills on Tuesday credited America’s military veterans with preserving the constitutional freedom to vote. Speaking at a Veterans Day ceremony at Wal-Mart, she said about 60 percent of registered Maine voters cast ballots last week without fear or intimidation, thanks to the efforts of the approximately 136,000 veterans in […]
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Veterans Day services planned in Wilton and Farmington
FARMINGTON — Veterans Day ceremonies are planned for Tuesday, Nov. 11, in Farmington and Wilton. Farmington American Legion Post 28 will hold a wreath-laying ceremony at 11 a.m. at the World War I monument on Main Street. Another wreath-laying ceremony at the World War II Memorial in Meetinghouse Park will follow. Attendees are invited to […]