PHOTO: Refreshing
Pat Byther photographed this bald eagle by the stream on the China Road, in Winslow.
PHOTO: Winslow Majors Orange team
Winslow Majors Orange baseball team: Front row, left to right, Gabe Loubier, Ayson Marshall , Rusty Vigue, Isaac Pepin, and Vinny Morin. Middle row, Matthew Harrington, Brice Moody, Chase Rancourt, Jace Poulin, Cameron Beaster, Bronsen Nelson, and Boston Blaney. Back, coaches Jordan Vigue, Mike Loubier, Jared Poulin, Mathew Beaster, and Richard Blaney. (photo by Missy Brown, Central Maine Photography)
Oakland American Legion busy with official ceremonies (2024)
Paying tribute
Oakland American Legion Post #51 paying tribute to the brave men and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice for their country, at Memorial Hall, during the Memorial Day parade on May 27. From left to right, Patrick Linehan, Colin Clifford, Brian King, Jeff Stevens, John Palmer and Sgt. at Arms Dave Germain.
(photo by Galen Neal, Central Maine Photography)
New flag & pole dedication
On May 14, members of American Legion Decker-Simmons Post #51 gathered with Legion Riders to dedicate a new flag and pole at veteran Brian Danforth’s home, on Fairfield St., in Oakland. The veterans who live there had lost their flag and pole during a windstorm this past winter. Legion Riders were notified, took action and replaced both the pole and flag. (photo by Wally McKenney)
Memorial Day observance
The rain stopped just in time for the American Legion Decker-Simmons Post #51 parade to get underway. With a ceremony to honor all who gave their lives at Lakeview Cemetery, Commander Jeffrey Flye gave a speech that was followed by the honor guard performing a rifle salute to the fallen. Left to right, Mark Spencer, Winslow VFW Commander Mike Dumont, Tina Zelberek, John Palmer, Jeff Stevens, Brian King, Colin Clifford, Jeffrey Flye, Patric Linehan, Winslow VFW Quartermaster Chris Soucy and Tom Dechaine. (photo by Wally McKenney)
Fundraiser
American Legion Riders of Post #51, in Oakland, recently held a fundraiser, hosting a Pebble Art class. There were 25 students who managed to raise $385 for veterans through donations and a 50/50 raffle. The members of Legion Riders were very pleased with the turnout. Overall, it was well-received, and everyone enjoyed themselves. Numerous attendees inquired about the next class, so they are looking into organizing another one soon. (photo by Wally McKenney)
Flag retirement
Photo by Wally McKenney
American Legion Decker-Simmons Post #51 Oakland, with Grover-Hinckley Post #14, held a ceremony retiring many U.S. flags. A moment of silence was observed for the 80th anniversary of the 153,000 men who lost their lives on D-Day. Above, Post #51 Commander Jeffrey Flye begins disposal process.
Photo by Wally McKenney
If anyone has a flag that is faded, tattered, or torn you can bring the flag to any American Legion Post to have it properly disposed.
PHOTO: Opening day
From left to right, Waterville Police Chief William Bonney, Waterville Mayor Mike Morris, and Alfond Youth Community Center CEO Ken Walsh, welcome players at the Little League opening day ceremonies. (photo by Mark Huard)
PHOTO: Aurora Borealis
Philip Mazoki photographed this spectacular view of the Aurora Borealis – The Northern Lights – over Wilson Pond, in Wilton, last week.
PHOTO: Feeding the baby
Michelle Dorr, of Waterville, photographed this bald eagle feeding a new born eaglet on the Kennebec-Messalonskee Trail, in Winslow.
PHOTO: Mother Nature masterpiece
Joan Chaffee, of Clinton, photographed this spectacular eclipse of the sun on April 8, 2024.
China Primary School observes 100th day of school
Mrs. Eaton’s first grade class, at China Primary School, celebrated the 100th day of school. They rotated through stations such as making 100 gumball machines, stacking and ordering 100 cups in number order, making the number 100 with 100 Legos, following pattern block templates with 100 pattern blocks, and so on! The class enjoyed celebrating being one hundred days smarter in first grade!
Give Us Your Best Shot! for Thursday, January 25, 2024
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FLOCKING TOGETHER: Pat Clark, of Palermo, snapped this flock of blue jays feeding on the ground.
CRYSTAL CLEAR: Emily Poulin, of South China, photographed this ice crystal on the hood of her car.
OH, HONEY!: Tracy Chadbourne, captured this honey bee enjoying some nectar.
PHOTOS: Looking back to a month ago
Even though it happened a month ago, above, the flooding of Halifax Park, in Winslow, at the confluence of the Kennebec and Sebasticook rivers, and below, the water up to the decking of the bridges on Bay Street. (photos by Galen Neal)