Veterans organizations will hold Memorial Day wreath-laying ceremonies, a parade and chicken barbecue May 25.
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Posted inNews, Rumford Falls Times
Rumford veterans strum their way to peace of mind
The Rumford chapter of Guitars for Vets held a graduation ceremony recently for three veterans who completed the program.
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Posted inCommunity, Maine, News, Rumford Falls Times
Vietnam-era veterans honored in Rumford
The American Legion hosted a luncheon for area veterans, including hair cuts, cake and information for the next Honor Flight to Washington, D.C.
Posted inMaine, News
Growing number of homeless Maine veterans move into stable housing
The Department of Veterans Affairs said nearly 52,000 veterans found permanent housing last year, including more than 200 in Maine.
Posted inMaine, Outdoors, Sports
He almost died sailing around the world. Now he’s getting ready to try again.
In 2027, Iraq War veteran Ronnie Simpson will set out from Portland to compete once again in the Global Solo Challenge, a brutal around-the-world sailing race.
Posted inLocal News, Maine, News, Rumford Falls Times
Veteran challenges the public to ask veterans for their stories
Army veteran Seth McPherson said Veterans Day is ‘a reminder to citizens that veterans walk among you everyday, as teachers, neighbors, co-workers and mentors, carrying the weight of pride and service.’
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion, Steve Collins
A soldier’s story isn’t always about war | Steve Collins
A guy who fought on D-Day and in the Battle of the Bulge wanted me to know that, in order to live well, what people need most is food and health care.
Posted inMaine, The Franklin Journal
Farmington veteran recalls role as ball turret gunner in World War II
Wallace Goldfarb, 102, was one of the few who survived as ball turret gunners, flying 34 combat missions over France and Germany in one of the most dangerous duty assignments during the war.
Posted inCommunity, Local News, Maine, Rumford Falls Times
Roxbury officials requesting veterans names for memorial
The memorial would be on Route 17 on the far side of the Roxbury Town Office parking lot.
Posted inMaine, News, The Bethel Citizen
Decorated soldier’s final salute held in quiet Mason Township cemetery
Vietnam veteran Raymond York Sr. was awarded the Purple Heart and four bronze stars for his service. He found solace in the woods and was buried near where he played as a child.