Malcolm Glidden American Legion Post members place wreaths on veterans’ graves

Pictured, left to right, Duane Alexander, Post Commander Paul Hunter, and Joe LaMacchia, lay a wreath at a veteran’s grave. (Contributed photo)

Malcolm Glidden Post #163 and Auxiliary, of Palermo, spent Saturday, December 14, putting wreaths at veterans’ headstones at local cemeteries. The wreaths came from Wreaths Across America. They were honored to do this service for the veterans at Christmas. They placed wreaths for veterans from the War of 1812, Civil War, WWI, WWII, and all the way to veterans who stood guard during times of peace.

Malcolm Glidden American Legion Post #163 Auxiliary President Chelsea Hunter, left, and Commander Paul Hunter, place a wreath. (Contributed photo)

PHOTO: Blazing sunset

Joan Chaffee, of Clinton, captured this blazing sunset recently.

Clinton Variety: 2024 PAL Junior champions

Clinton Variety, 2024 Fairfield PAL Junior League Football Champions. Front row, left to right, Mackhi LePage, Jaxson Grenier, Dylan Miklos, Colton Dangler, Ashton Burns, Knox Martin, Cason Gerow, and Vincent Serrano. Second row, Kaden Boivin, Russell Callahan, Bennett Bolster, Cohen Harriman, Emmett Douglass, Coby Lamoreau, Christopher McDonald, Coby Foss Jr, Greyson Martin, and Eric Nickerson. Back, coaches Jerod LePage, Jake Dangler, Brad Dangler and Ryan Martin. (photo by Casey Dugas/Central Maine Photography)

PHOTO: RSU#12 takes part in Special Olympics bowling event

Representing RSU #12 (Palermo, Chelsea, Windsor, Whitefield) with pride, students competed in a local Special Olympics bowling event. These students gave their best effort and demonstrated the values of perseverance, teamwork, and determination. This annual event brought together athletes from across the region to compete, make new friends, and celebrate their achievements.Their participation in the Special Olympics bowling event showcases the district’s commitment to inclusion and highlights the extraordinary talents within the RSU #12 community. Pictured, front row, from left to right, Anderson Hines, Elias Vashon, Draven Ruby, Jayden Clark, Aria Goethe, Christina Bell, and Holly Morgan. Back row, Kynlee Staples, Allison Storm, Tara Delisle, Lincoln Heiss, Liam Brown, and Mark Leavitt. Absent, Isabelle Zarate. (Contributed photo)

PHOTOS: Area veterans honored during Veterans Day parade in Waterville

Area service organizations present the colors at Castonguay Square, in Waterville. (Photo by Galen Neal, Central Maine Photography)

Scouts in Cub Pack #410, and Boy Scout Troop #410, from Vassalboro, march down Main St., in Waterville, during the Veterans Day parade. (Photo by Galen Neal, Central Maine Photography)

Members of the Waterville High School band listen to speakers at City Hall. (Photo by Galen Neal, Central Maine Photography)

Main St. looking south. (Photo by Galen Neal, Central Maine Photography)

PHOTO: Lawrence High School girls soccer captains

From left to right, Bianca Wright, Ella Moynihan, Zoie Ward, Taylor Pellerin, Kylie Delile, and Zoe Hutchins. Absent from photo Hayley Woods. (photo by Galen Neal, Central Maine Photography)

PHOTO: Messalonskee youth football grades 3 and 4

Front row, from left to right, Ryder Bolduc, Blake Lawler, and Marshall Veilleux. Second row, Andrew Proctor, Tucker Reynolds, Reed Fowler, Braydyn Grard, Sam Wolman, Brady Fish, Baine Bennett, and Colton Curtis. Third row, Pierce Holman, Colton Sense, Nolan Brown, Bryson McCullough, Liam Luther, Bernard Pelletier, Sawyer Pierson, and Trent Bickford. Fourth row, Kellum Corbett, Easton Dyer, Colin Porter, Able Smart, and Kolby Lajoie. Fifth row, Karson Simmons, Parker Taylor, Jackson McLaughlin, Noah Dale. Back, coaches Scott Proctor, Matt Holman, Justin Lawler, Landan McCullough. (photo by Missy Brown, Central Maine Photography)

PHOTOS: Youth football action in Oakland

Messalonskee youth team member Andrew Proctor running with the football while Winslow’s Tristan Blaney (32), Nathan Merrill (41) and Freddie Pullen (75) move in for the tackle. The game took place on October 7. (Photos by Casey Dugas, Central Maine Photography)

Waterville team member Malahki Klaiber (12) looks for open field while, Alex Sheehan (80), Connor Jones (27) and Quincy Brittingham (4) form a wall on Messalonskee defender Zoeey Emmons. The game ended in a 12-12 tie. (Photos by Casey Dugas, Central Maine Photography)

PHOTOS: Meeting a champion

Angela Hallee, of Waterville

On October 6, Angela Hallee, of Waterville, and her son Travis Brunette, of Pittsfield, attended the New England Patriots game with the Miami Dolphins. At the game, they had the fortune to meet retired Patriots fullback James Develin. Develin played for the Patriots from 2013 – 2020, and was a member of a Super Bowl winning team.

Travis Brunette, of Pittsfield

PHOTOS: Central Maine high schools’ homecoming

Lawrence high school and junior high school soccer teams. (photo by Casey Dugas, Central Maine Photography)

Members of the Messalonskee grades 1 and 2 red football team. (photo by Casey Dugas, Central Maine Photography)

Members of the Messalonskee grades 5-6 football team. (photo by Casey Dugas, Central Maine Photography)

Members of the Clinton Variety PAL football team. (photo by Casey Dugas, Central Maine Photography)