On Wednesday, June 14, the Houlton Lodge of Elks celebrated Flag day. A color guard from the Loring Job Corps, led by Roger Felix raised the new flag that will fly outside the lodge on Main Street for the 2017-18 year.
Current lodge officers Ian Crane, Brent Conley, and Mike Hannigan were joined by special guests, former state representative and past exalted ruler Nason Graham and past exalted ruler Mike Powers. This team used music and oration to celebrate patriotism, pay homage to and recount the history of our countries flag. This year marks the 105th anniversary of Elks observance of flag