LEWISTON — In the final days of the United Members veterans club, Jerry Der Boghosian walked through the downtown hall and saved what he could. “Papers were strewn all over the place,” said Der Boghosian, 90. “Pictures were thrown around here and there.” It was nine years ago, and it seemed like a final indignity […]
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New Gloucester seeks legal opinion on fireworks ordinance
NEW GLOUCESTER — The Board of Selectmen voted 3-2 Monday to send an ordinance banning the sale of fireworks in town to an attorney for review. John Randall of the town Public Safety Committee brought the ban request before the board. It would bar all sales except to a person who has a fireworks display […]
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Vets finalizing tribute to veterans at Colisee
LEWISTON — Before the curtain rises Sunday on an arena-sized tribute to Maine’s veterans — scheduled for 6 p.m. at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee — creators Henri St. Pierre and Arthur Obie figure they’ll be in the black. On Monday, the retirees believed they’d sold enough tickets, ads and sponsorships to cover all but $2,000 […]
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W. Werts: Health care for the veterans
I recently went to the Homeless Veterans Stand Down at the Veterans Administration hospital in Augusta. That annual fall event helps homeless veterans by connecting them with resources like MaineCare and employment services. The VA also provides health screenings and warm clothing for the winter. I was glad to see so many people come out […]
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Lewiston armory to host resource fair for veterans
Maine veterans will have a chance to learn about health care, education and job opportunities throughout the state next month. The fair hosted by the Lewiston and Auburn Military & Community Network will be held 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 16 at the National Guard Armory on Alfred Plourde Parkway in Lewiston. It will […]
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‘Just Us’ to entertain at Lewiston Armory on Veterans Day
LEWISTON — The “Just Us” Entertainers will perform at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 11, at the Lewiston Armory, Central Ave. This musical event is free and open to the public. For more information, email [email protected].
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P. Parsons: Definition of patriotism
There was a time (before 9/11, obviously) when I often worried about a lack of pride in this country. Up until the fall semester of 2001, I don’t think I knew anybody else who prominently displayed an American flag in their dorm room. But even when that concern was at the forefront of my mind, […]
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R. Grover: Shameful day for government
On the evening of Tuesday, Oct. 8, I witnessed the most shameful and disgusting result of the Obama Administration’s efforts to make the partial government shutdown as painful as possible for American citizens. Fox News’ Meghan Kelly program showed the disgraceful disregard the Obama Administration has for American veterans. The program showed the Washington Mall […]
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Showbiz newbies to launch Colisee show honoring veterans
LEWISTON — When Henri St. Pierre, 70, and Arthur Obie, 72, began meeting with people about their idea to create an arena-sized variety show for veterans on the eve of Veterans Day, folks wondered if they could do it. Neither had a showbiz background. Obie ran tire stores. St. Pierre spent most of his career […]