Emerson & Lane American Legion Auxiliary Unit 132 Richmond, Maine

06/18/2026

06/04/2026

RICHMOND DAYS. PLEASE SHARE.

05/19/2026

05/06/2026

Salute to Servicemembers Award is one of the most meaningful ways we honor our enlisted heroes.

Each year, the ALA recognizes outstanding enlisted servicemembers (E1–E9) from all seven branches:
Army • Navy • Marine Corps • Air Force • Coast Guard • Space Force • National Guard/Reserve

This award celebrates those who not only excel in uniform but also demonstrate exceptional commitment to their communities—truly embodying Service, Not Self.

What makes this award so special?
Any ALA member, Unit, or Department can submit a nomination. No Department approval. No waiting for convention. If you know a servicemember whose story deserves to be told, you can lift them up.

A complete nomination package includes:
• Online nomination form
• Narrative (up to 1,000 words)
• Photo of the servicemember in uniform
• Endorsement from their command group

All submissions are made through the ALA Membership Portal under: Committees, Awards and Reporting Salute to Servicemembers

Deadline: June 1, 2026
Award recipients will be honored at the ALA National Convention in Louisville, KY.

Now is the perfect time to reflect on the servicemembers in your community and begin drafting your nominations. Let’s ensure these heroes receive the recognition they truly deserve.
Go to
Www.alaforveterans.org
For more information

03/31/2026

The flower class for May 3rd has been cancelled due to lack of interest.

02/05/2026

John W. Ottum of Cedar Grove, Dresden, ME passed away peacefully at home with his loving wife, Karen, by his side on January 16, 2026. He was born on January 4, 1945, in Portland to Jean and Alvin E. Ottum.
He was a graduate of Falmouth High School in 1965, and he then joined the Navy. He was a proud Vietnam Veteran. He was 1st Selectman of Dreden for many years, a member of the Dresden Historical Society, a member of the American Legion, and a member of the Mason’s. He retired from BIW in 2008 as an Electrical Marine Designer.
He is survived by his 2 sisters, Andrea Arnold and Vicki Wellman, 2 brothers, Alvin E Ottum and his wife Cathy, and Eric Ottum and his wife Anne; 2 Sister-in-laws, Jean Albert and Jackie Meggvier, as well as several nieces and nephews.
We wish to thank Chans Hospice of Brunswick and the team for their loving care.

01/27/2026

01/15/2026

What do the balsam bouquets of a veteran's wreath represent? The 10 special qualities of our veterans.

Learn more and join the mission:
www.wreathsacrossamerica.org

01/14/2026

We are happy to announce the official 2026 Wreaths Across America theme: Remember Me.

The theme comes as the nation approaches the 250th anniversary of the United States, a milestone WAA says calls for renewed focus on the individual lives behind America’s military service. “While we often honor service members collectively, each one has a name, a family and a story,” says Karen Worcester, executive director, WAA. “Their sacrifices are deeply personal, and their stories shape the freedoms we enjoy today.”



Share the story of someone who served and time may have forgotten, so we can learn their story and share it with future generations:

https://app.memoryfox.net/story/wreaths-across-america/remember-me

12/27/2025

Well with all the hustle and bustle I totally didn’t get any pictures but want to shout out and thank my unit for all they did coming into the holidays with making site that the folloing happened.

For Thanksgiving we provided 10 bags of groceries and a turkey with all rhe trimings for our family! Go big or go home. We just wanted to make sure tht they were all set fomore than just one day.

For Christmas we 10 adopt a vet for Augusta and 30 for South Paris, because making heroes day makes us happy!

We als adopted 2 families for Christmas (5 children in total) lots of gifts and 8 bags of groceries for each family and a turkey with all the trimings for each. Because again, we are wither all in or wll out!

Things got crazy in the end and we are very thankful that a few angels came out and helped us to complete the last minute second family.

Very proud to work hand and hand with people who truly care!