The Machias Veterans Home brought the following veterans: Bob Hall, Richard Grant, Ed Browne, Keith Smith and Cheif King to the Memorial Day Program held at Narraguagus Jr/Sr High School, May 24, 2019.
The following write up was in the program.
Sgt Edward K Brown was an aerial gunner in a B-17 bomber that was shot down over Frankfurt, Germany in the spring of 1944. The aircraft made a crash landing, where all crew members survived, but became prisoners of war. After the crash landing of the plane, the crew were swarmed by civilians who beat them before they were taken prisoner by the Germany Army. For 10 months Brown and his fellow crew members were POWS of the Germans, until being liberated by Russian troops. Mr. Brown received the Maine Silver Star in 2012 for his service and time as a POW, Mr Brown currently resides in the Machias Veterans Home and will turn 100 on June 25th.
June 9, 2019
Out and About
One more week and school will be out for the summer break. I know the kids are looking forward to having some fun this summer. Hopefully they will be busy and not to bored. I am looking forward to doing some fun things myself and going places.
Carroll and I were in Ellsworth on Tuesday for his appointment, it was a quick trip but we did enjoy a meal at Governors before returning home.
On Thursday I met up with Nancy Pike and her mother Jeannette Smith at 44 Degree North restaurant in Milbridge for a nice meal. A pleasant way to spend an evening with great company.
It won’t be long before Steve and Jan Morrisons return to their cottage in Milbridge for the season. It will be nice to see them again.
Saturday afternoon June 8, I attended the Celebrating Charlie Harrinton – Graduation Party at the Maine Seacoast Mission Downeast Community Campus , Cherryfield, Maine.
The unveiling of Charlie’s Challenge statue took place during the celebration. Charlie Harrington was the Founding Director of EdGe. Following the celebration The Crown Vics a favorite dance band played till 7 pm. Many folks gathered to wish him the best and will surely miss him as the head of the EdGe Program for 18 years.
On Sunday Michelle McLaughlin and I attended the bridal shower of my granddaughter Jasmine St. Pierre in Levant and then the Celebration of Life of Dixie Cirone in Harrington in the afternoon. It does not seem possible that my oldest granddaughter is getting married next month.
Get well wishes to Gwen Grant and David McLaughlin of Harrington.
Up date on Gwen Grant, she will be moving to Narraguagus Bay in Milbridge this week if everything goes well.
Condolences goes out to the following families, Kevin Shaw of Addison and Peter Weil of Steuben.
Up Coming Events:
Bean Takeout and Food Sale
Faith United Methodist Church, Columbia will be holding a bean takeout and food sale on Saturday, June 15th at Four Corners Grocery, Columbia, Maine 10 am - 1 pm
Public Supper
The Union Church in South Addison will be having there first public bake bean & chop suey supper with all the fixings on Tuesday June 11 at 5 pm. I was told that they will have one every month on the second Tuesday this summer.
Cherryfield Congregational Church Supper will hold their first supper for the season on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at the Church. Dinner served at 5:30 pm.
Milbridge High School Alumni
The Milbridge High School Alumni will meet at the Milbridge Elementary School for their 30 annual reunion at 3 pm followed by the Annual Meeting and a buffet dinner at 5 pm.
Historical Societies:
Milbridge Historical Society
Milbridge Historical Society will open on Saturday and Sundays during June for the 2019 season from 1-4 pm.
On Tuesday, June 11, at 7 pm, The speaker for the evening will be Wayne Smith on The History of Dairy-farming at the Milbridge Museum.
On Friday, June 14th, there will be an artist reception for Ana Mendoza at 6 pm at the museum.
The Historical Society will hold their annual yard sale at 8 am on Saturday, June 22 at the Museum.
Beals Historical Society
Beals Historical Society will have their first program on Friday, June 14 at 6 pm at the Beals Elementary School, Beals. Anthony Sutton of Bangor will honor the stories that fisherman from Washington County all the way to Cape Elizabeth have shared with him. He will present the life and history of fish weirs in the towns and families .
Pleasant River Historical Society
Pleasant River Historical Society round table talk at the Wreaths Across Gym, Columbia Falls on Friday, June 14 at 7 pm. has been canceled till a later date.
Lubec Historical Society
Lubec Historical Soc. will open for the 2019 season on Monday, June 17th through Columbus Day. Hours of Operation are Monday, Wednesday & Friday from 10 – 3.
On Tuesday, June 18th “Jane Bell” Of Tide Mill farm will give a presentation/talk on the history of Tide Mill Farm & the importance of farming. Come join them at 6:00 pm at the Historical Society building for this presentation, refreshments will be served afterwards.
Jones port Historical Society
Jonesport Historical Society will have their first meeting on Thursday, June 27, 2019 at 6:30 pm at the Sawyer Building. William Bimbo Look will give a presentation on the Seaweed Harvesting Industry.
Photo: Charlie Harrington and his Challenge Statue.
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