FARMINGTON - Kamilla Louise Hall went to join her parents and brother with our heavenly father on May 11, 2024. She was surrounded with love and family until her last breath, and is survived by her large family: children Duane (and Karen) Hall, Bethany (and Robert) Storer, Scott (and Ranae) Hall, and Eric Hall; grandchildren
FARMINGTON - On Friday, November 10, 2023, American Legion Roderick-Crosby Post 28 will hold a voluntary toll booth at the intersection of Farmington Falls Road and Main Street from 2-4 p.m. Proceeds collected assist local veterans in need, support Post 28 children and youth programs such as local Scouting and Dirigo State (formerly Boys State)
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Members of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3335 in Jay prepare to distribute Christmas packages in Jay. From left are John Dube, David Lachapelle, Jim Manter and Cmdr. Don Frechette. Gary Desjardin, chairman of Franklin County Special Olympics, assisted in the project.
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Dwindling membership is an issue many veteran organizations are facing statewide and those nestled in Western Maine have not been immune.
Several members of Mundt-Allen American Legion Post 81 in Bethel gathered at the local airport to discuss issues facing the American Legion. A big problem, and one that has plagued organizations nationwide, is building and maintaining membership. Once enjoying more than 100 active members, Post 81 is now at 66. The decline has occurred over 20 years.