LEWISTON — Their caps and patches told their story. Under one roof in the Colisee Sunday evening sat generations of veterans, whose collective resume includes places like Normandy, Kaesong and Kandahar — gathered for the second annual salute to veterans. The creators for the event, Henri St. Pierre and Arthur Obie envisioned a tribute to […]
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Turner students learn history, thank veterans
TURNER — Standing in front of students at Tripp Middle School, veteran Harris Bradeen asked how many had a family member in the military. A sea of arms shot up. “Wow. This is great,” said Bradeen, commander of American Legion, Turner Post 111. “We want to thank your relatives for their service.” Behind Bradeen, in […]
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Duo planning second tribute to veterans at Colisee
LEWISTON — One year after Henri St. Pierre, 71, and Arthur Obie, 73, leaped into showbiz by creating an arena-sized tribute to Maine veterans at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee, they are back. For this year’s Nov. 9 event, they’re promising a bigger show and an even bigger audience of military personnel. Though it will remain […]
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Woodstock selectmen approve eligibility policy for veterans memorials
WOODSTOCK — All three selectmen voted Tuesday evening to approve a policy outlining eligibility for having names on all future veterans memorials. Among the requirements are: Service in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, National Guard or Merchant Marines; official discharge papers; legal residency in Woodstock when they entered the military and now. Much of […]
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LePage, Democratic senator work together to protect program that provides honor details at funerals for Maine Army veterans
AUGUSTA — Politicians from both political parties have vowed to find state funding for a federal program that sends an honors detail to about 1,300 military funerals per year in Maine. Republican Gov. Paul LePage on Monday vowed to find funding within the state budget to ensure the program continues, and Democratic Sen. John Tuttle […]
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Michaud gains support of Republican vets in run for governor
LEWISTON — Congressman Mike Michaud, the Democrat seeking to be Maine’s next governor, gained the support of two high-profile Republicans as he rolled out a multipoint plan for better serving the state’s veterans Monday. During an appearance at Lewiston’s Veterans Memorial Park at 2 Main St, Anthony Principi, a former secretary of the Veterans Administration […]
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Veterans: Share your story
Maine military families and veterans. Contact Special Sections at [email protected] before October 15 so that we can feature your story in our upcoming Veterans Day Salute feature stories supplement.
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LA Veterans Council seeks names for the 27th Veterans Memorial Stone
LEWISTON — Kent Mayerson played taps for the Lewiston Auburn Memorial Day Parade and unveiling ceremony held at the Veterans Memorial Park this year. “Mayerson is the youngest and only Boy Scout that ever played taps at a military commemorative event held at the Veterans Memorial Park since its inception,” said Paul R. Bernard, public […]
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Changes, vandalism delay Lewiston veterans’ shelter
LEWISTON — A housing program for veterans should be ready this fall, despite some changes and a few setbacks. Vincent Perrone, president of Veterans Inc., of Worcester, Mass., said his company’s renovation of the former St. Joseph’s School at 393 Main St. should be ready for occupants Nov. 1. “Things are going really well, and we’ve […]