CONWAY — The public is invited to attend an American Legion Post 95 banner-raising ceremony at the flagpole in North Conway’s Schouler Park today at 7:30 a.m. to honor Silver Star recipients.
May 1 is designated nationally as Silver Star Banner Day.
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