News — MemorialDay

"To get to Maine, you have to be going to Maine. You are never just on your way someplace else" - George Mitchell  I had the pleasure of hearing Former Senator George Mitchell speak in his (and my) hometown last week at the Alfond Youth Center Hall of Fame dinner. His wisdom and charisma fill the room immediately and the buzz silences as the people listening really believe and care who this man is and where he came from.     George J. Mitchell was born on August 20, 1933, in Waterville, Maine, to Mary Saad and George Mitchell. Mitchell's father...

“I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country.” –Nathan Hale  Memorial Day was originally called Decoration Day; it referred to the practice of decorating Civil War soldiers' tombs with bouquets of lilacs and other fresh flowers. Some states and governments continue to use that name. Memorial Day is not to be confused with Veterans Day. Memorial Day is a day of remembering the men and women who died while serving; Veterans Day (Nov. 11) celebrates the service of all U.S. military veterans. Several Towns claimed to have started Memorial Day including Waterloo NY, Boalsburg PA,...