Honor Flight To Receive $16,000 Donation

Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 3:59 AM

North Country Honor Flight is expected to receive a $16,000 donation during a check presentation Friday morning at 10. The fundraiser was a joint effort involving American Legion Post 1619, the Sons of the American Legion, American Legion Riders, the Auxiliary, and Grass Hole Cannabis. Organizers say the donation will help support Honor Flight operations […]

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