Articles by Duane Belanger
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Veterans Workshop moved to MAINE VETERANS HOME
The Location of the First Regional Veterans Workshop has been changed. The Workshop will be held on Armed Forces Day May 18, 2013 at the MAINE VETERANS HOME in Caribou, Maine. Several service organizations are joining forces to hold a Veterans Benefits Workshop. The workshop will begin at 12pm. Representatives ...
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Fort Kent Legion announces Memorial Day Services
FORT KENT, Maine — Martin-Klein American Legion Post 133 is holding events throughout Memorial Day weekend. Since the American Revolution nearly 1.2 million men and women have given their lives in our country’s service so that we may all enjoy the freedoms many of us take for granted. Let us ...
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Fort Kent Legion announces Memorial Day Services
FORT KENT, ME, APRIL 23, 2013: Martin-Klein American Legion Post 133 is holding events throughout Memorial Day weekend. Since the American Revolution nearly 1.2 million men & women have given their lives in our country’s service so that we may all enjoy the freedoms many of us take for granted. ...
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WWII & Korea veterans to be recognized
FORT KENT, Maine — Martin-Klein American Legion Post 133 is pleased to announce that Peter Ogden, the Director of Maine Veterans Services, will present Honorable Service Certificates to 11 Veterans of World War II and two Veterans of the Korean Conflict. The honors will be bestowed at the Recognition Supper ...
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Fort Kent American Legion Collecting US Flags
The American Legion Post in Fort Kent is collecting old or worn flags for the flag day retirement ceremony that is being performed by the Boy Scout Troop right in Fort Kent on flag day. We have placed the old flag barrel outside the clubhouse (411 w. Main street, Fort ...
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Legion Recognition Supper & Benefit Saturday April 20 @5pm
The Fort Kent American Legion Post will hold a recognition supper with proceeds benefiting Angel Flight. The event is open to the public and several members will be awarded special awards. Special Guests PETER W. OGDEN DIRECTOR Maine Bureau of Veterans Services BARBARA HAYSLETT AREA DIRECTOR for Congressman Mike Michaud ...
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Legion Recognition Supper & Benefit Saturday April 20 @5pm
The Fort Kent American Legion Post will hold a recognition supper with proceeds benefiting Angel Flight. The event is open to the public and several members will be awarded special awards. Special Guests PETER W. OGDEN DIRECTOR Maine Bureau of Veterans Services BARBARA HAYSLETT AREA DIRECTOR for Congressman Mike Michaud ...
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Veterans’ Benefits Workshop: MAY 18
Several service organizations are joining forces to hold a Veterans Benefits Workshop. The workshop will be held on Armed Forces Day, May 18th at the Chan Center of Cary Medical Center. Representatives from the VFW, American Legion, AMVETS, Knights of Columbus, Northern Maine Veterans Cemetery, University of Maine, the Vet ...
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Veterans’ Benefits Workshop
Several service organizations are joining forces to hold a Veterans Benefits Workshop. The workshop will be held on Armed Forces Day, May 18th at the Chan Center of Cary Medical Center. Representatives from the VFW, American Legion, AMVETS, Knights of Columbus, Northern Maine Veterans Cemetery, University of Maine, the Vet ...
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POLAR DIP for SPECIAL OLYMPICS of AROOSTOOK
Calling All Polar Dippers! On March 24 we will all meet in beautiful (FROZEN) Long Lake to take the plunge for SPECIAL OLYMPICS of AROOSTOOK! A bit of chilling will bring many smiles to many faces! Come join a worthy cause! March 24 12pm at Long Lake Sporting Club Restaurant ...
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2013 POLAR DIP FOR SPECIAL OLYMPICS
The Aroostook County Knights of Columbus are holding the 2nd Annual Polar Dip for Special Olympics on March 24,2013 at the Sporting Club Restaurant in Sinclair, Maine. This is to be the first of what is hoped will be an annual event. Proceeds will benefit the Aroostook County Chapter of ...
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American Legion announces Fish River ice out of 4:28 p.m.
FORT KENT, Maine — Martin-Klein American Legion Post 133 is pleased to release the official Fish River ice-out time of 4:28 p.m. The individual with the ticket marked 4:28 is asked to immediately contact the Post via email at amerianlegionpost133@yahoo.com or Duane Belanger at (207) 951-2874 so that arrangements can ...
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AMERICAN LEGION TO KEEP VISITORS WARM DURING CAN-AM
FORT KENT, Maine — Martin-Klien American Legion Post 133 will be providing free hot coffee and hot cocoa to visitors on Saturday, March 2 from their tent setup in front of Millers Department Store on Main Street in Fort Kent. Legionnaires will be on hand keeping visitors warm with fresh ...
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2013 ICE OUT JACKPOT INCREASED TO $400
FORT KENT, ME, FEBRUARY 20, 2013: Martin-Klien American Legion Post 133 announced today that the tickets for the 2013 Ice-Out Contest are now on sale. No one came forward to claim the winning time last year the post has decided to increase the 2013 prize to $400. Tickets are $2 ...
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2013 ICE OUT JACKPOT INCREASED TO $400
FORT KENT, ME, FEBRUARY 20, 2013: Martin-Klien American Legion Post 133 announced today that the tickets for the 2013 Ice-Out Contest are now on sale. No one came forward to claim the winning time last year the post has decided to increase the 2013 prize to $400. Tickets are $2 ...
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COL McMoarn to provide keynote address at Military Appreciation Night
We are pleased to announce today that COL Verne C. McMoarn will be the Keynote Speaker at the Military Appreciation Ball at the Fort Kent Knights of Columbus Hall on December 22nd. COL Verne C. McMoarn was born in Chicago Illinois and moved with his family to Maine in 1972. ...
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Photos needed of loved ones who have served
The Knights of Columbus are dedicated to honoring all those who serve and have served our country and are requesting photos of loved ones who have served in the Armed Forces of the United State of America. On December 22 the Knights of Columbus will hold a Military Appreciation Ball ...
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The Marines are coming…
That is the message delivered by the Marine Corps Toys for Tots coordinator. On December 22nd the Knights of Columbus will hold a Military Appreciation Ball at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Fort Kent, Maine. Active duty members representing each branch have been invited and to date Army Soldiers ...
Memorial Mass to honor those who died in service to the U.S.
FORT KENT, Maine — Martin Klien American Legion Post 133 announced that it will celebrate a memorial mass at 4 p.m. Saturday, May 26, at St Louis Church. The mass will honor the men and women who have died in the line of duty in service to their country. Veterans, ...
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