Dozens of vehicles will escort 14 tractor-trailers filled with Maine-made wreaths that will stop at Lewiston High School for a ceremony during its weeklong trip to Arlington National Cemetery.
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This Maine man lost his brother during WWII. He’s still searching for answers.
Eighty years after Elmer Wright was presumed dead off the coast of Tunisia, his younger brother fought to get his true service recognized – even if it meant finding out he died by friendly fire.
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R.E.D. Fridays at Shelly’s Hometown Market support veteran affiliates
Started in 2018, R.E.D. Fridays have garnered more than $10,000 for groups that work with veterans.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Groups come together to provide outreach support for homeless, at-risk veterans in Lewiston
Wednesday’s stand down was held at Veterans Memorial Park.
Posted inFranklin, The Franklin Journal
‘Women are veterans too’: Veterans tell their stories at Women Veteran’s Luncheon in Farmington
Veterans shared stories, history, discussed inequalities at the Honoring Women Veteran’s Luncheon.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser
Music, motorcycles honor sacrifice and service at Jay POW MIA event
Veterans, their families, friends gathered together to remember those who were Prisoners of War and those who are Missing in Action at the 33rd Annual POW/MIA Recognition ceremony in Jay.
Posted inMaine, News
Lawsuit says new law designed to protect veterans from ‘claim sharks’ is unconstitutional
A group of veterans and a benefits consulting firm are suing Maine’s attorney general, arguing that a new law designed to shield the state’s veterans from predatory practices is unconstitutional.
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Bath softball tournament steps to plate to raise funds for homeless vets, nonprofits
A new summer softball tournament to raise funds for multiple homeless veteran organizations is happening this weekend at the softball fields in Bath.
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After 80 years, Congress moves to give long-overdue recognition to World War II nurses
A new bill backed by Sen. Angus King would award the women who served as Army and Navy nurses with a Congressional Gold Medal, the highest civilian honor.
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Watch: Hundreds turn out at cemetery on sweltering-hot day for funeral of ‘unclaimed’ Augusta veteran
No one came forward to claim Gerry R. Brooks after he died last month, and a funeral home director said it’s becoming a more common situation.