A Maine nonprofit that places wreaths on veterans’ graves has seen explosive growth in donations over the past decade, its revenues growing from $227,000 in 2011 to $14.6 million last year. As Wreaths Across America has grown, the company from which it buys all of its wreaths has reaped similar rewards. But the nonprofit and […]
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Wreath display in Turner is sign of the season
A cyclist passes a festive wreath display outside Bear Mountain Botanicals in Turner on Wednesday afternoon. (Andree Kehn/Sun Journal)
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Maine wreaths at Arlington National Cemetery
ARLINGTON, Va. — Thousands of Maine-made wreaths are due to be placed on headstones at Arlington National Cemetery. This is the 100th anniversary of Arlington National Cemetery, and Wreaths Across America is aiming to have a wreath for every headstone — more than 200,000 of them. Hundreds of volunteers were to place the wreaths on […]
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Dixfield church hosting annual Christmas fair on Dec. 6
DIXFIELD — The Dixfield Congregational Church will host its annual Christmas fair from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 6. Member Beverly Glover said a brunch of quiche, fruit, homemade doughnuts, muffins, sweet breads and a beverage will be available for $6. This year, attendees must donate a canned food or a coat to have […]
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Putting together beautiful wreaths with local resources
Wreaths for all locations and purposes By Donna Rousseau Feature Writer What was an early tradition for the front door can now grace walls and windows, both inside and out. Beyond the holly and evergreen with red velvet bows, imagination reigns when designing the welcoming symbol for your holiday home. According to Mike Blais of […]
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Maine wreath maker gears up for annual delivery to Arlington National Cemetery
HARRINGTON (AP) — Thousands of Maine-made wreaths will soon be headed to Arlington National Cemetery outside Washington. Maine-based Wreaths Across America is gearing up for the annual trip. The truckloads of wreaths are due to leave Harrington, Maine, this weekend. This year, about 100,000 balsam wreaths are being shipped to Arlington, and even more are […]