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    Benjamin and Florence Brown of Limestone received a legislative sentiment on May 5 in recognition of their 65th wedding anniversary by Rep. Bernard Ayotte (R-Caswell), at left. Benjamin and Florence exchanged vows on April 6, 1948 at St. Louis Catholic Church in Limestone with Rev. Theodore Bouthot officiating. The sentiment reads “We, the members of the Senate and House of Representatives, join with their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren in extending our congratulations and best wishes to Benjamin and Florence. May they enjoy many more years of happiness together.”

    AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife and MaineDOT are asking all drivers to take extra precautions during May and June, as these are the most frequent months for vehicle-moose collisions.

    CARIBOU — The Henry B. Pratt Jr. American Legion Post No. 15, its Auxiliary and Legion Riders hosted a fundraising event for Angel Flight Northeast on April 20.
    The veterans organization held a beans and hot dogs luncheon with all the fixings. A raffle of items donated by the Auxiliary and a 50/50 cash drawing were part of the luncheon. Net proceeds were $1,000.

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    The Caribou American Legion held a beans and hot dogs luncheon at the Post on April 20 to benefit Angel Flight Northeast. In attendance were, from left, front row, Keith Dentremont, Angel Flight NE administrator; Bob Huston, American Legion Post 15 commander; Larry Robichaud, Legion Riders director; and Jim Cear, chairman of Angel Flight NE. Back row, Dick Sundell, Angel Flight NE operations; Lloyd Woods, American Legion Department of Maine adjutant; Shelley O’Rourke, Auxiliary president; Roger Corbin of the Madawaska American Legion; and Herb Albert, chair of the Angel Flight Northeast fundraiser.

    The U.S. Postal Service will again join forces with the National Association of Letter Carriers, Harvesters Community Food Network, Price Chopper and Campbell’s Soup to Stamp Out Hunger across America.

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    The American Legion Auxiliary of Stockholm Post No. 136 held its annual Poppy Day on April 13. Auxiliary President Kathy Robinson read the poem “Flanders Field” to explain the origin of the poppy being used as a symbol.  A delicious and fancy lunch was served, made by members Norma Akerson and Karla Fisher. There was music and dancing.  The girls made a paper basket for poppies.  Poppy Queens, all Junior members of the Auxiliary, were chosen from three age categories; they include, in back, Poppy Queen Kristyn Maley. In front, from left, Poppy Princess Morgan Woodrum, Little Miss Poppy Grace Lagasse, Poppy Princess Kammi Fisher and Junior Poppy Queen Ilsah Peterson. The Queens will distribute poppies at various events and the money will be used to assist veterans.