This is the story of John Reilly, Bristol’s last World War II veteran. Howard Cushing, who is still alive, was drafted, but according to his grandson, Mike, did not make it through basic training.

Every year since 2003, the volunteer docents and Friends of Pemaquid Point Lighthouse open Pemaquid Point Lighthouse tower to the public. One can climb the 30 steps of the spiral staircase and continue up the ladder to enter the lamp room for expansive views of Monhegan Island and the rocky coast. One can enjoy this opportunity to learn about the lighthouse’s rich history and if one is over 4 feet tall, one can climb to the lamp room at the top. The tower is open seven days a week from Mother’s Day through mid-October, weather permitting.

Beautiful Malawi, in southeast Africa, is the world’s second poorest country, according to a 2017 24/7 Wall St. report. Even though it is a democratic nation, its school system is much different from the American school system and there is no free public education after eighth grade.

The employees of the Wiscasset Ambulance Service recently recognized Emergency Medical Technician Kristin Draper as the 2017 Employee of the Year.

The Lincoln County Yard Sale at the Central Lincoln County YMCA in Damariscotta on Saturday, May 5 needs volunteers.

The 11th annual Attic, Basement, Closet rummage sale, sponsored by the Round Pond Schoolhouse Association, is seeking donations. This year’s sale will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, May 26 and 27 at the historic Washington Schoolhouse in the heart of Round Pond village.