Veterans honored Thursday morning.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Marine veteran completes mission to build memorial for Vietnam War vets
Charlie Paul, who served 25 months in Vietnam during the height of the war, raised more than $6,500 to build a granite monument that will be dedicated Thursday during the Veterans Day observance in Lewiston.
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Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser
POW/MIA Recognition Day remembered in Farmington, Jay
A service was held in Farmington for the first time in at least eight years while the 30th was held in Jay.
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
American Legion Auxiliary helps military members
BETHEL — The American Legion Auxiliary works, “In the spirit of Service, Not Self and its mission is to support The American Legion and to honor the sacrifice of those who serve by enhancing the lives of our veterans, military, and their families, both at home and abroad.” Below are just a few things the […]
Posted inNation / World
VA becomes 1st federal agency to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for employees
The VA’s move came on a day when nearly 60 leading medical and health care organizations issued a call for health care facilities to require their workers to get vaccinated.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State, Nation / World
Jared Golden presses for Global War on Terrorism Memorial in nation’s capital
To honor veterans, many legislators seek to bypass a ban on new memorials in a section of the National Mall in Washington.
Posted inNews, Oxford Hills
Photo Album: Paris celebrates Memorial Day
Paris residents gathered on Monday to celebrate Memorial Day with song, speeches and dedications to the fallen.
Posted inPerspective
How you can help veterans every day
The rate of death by suicide is rising among veterans. The most common stressor is a serious relationship difficulty.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State
Lewiston lawmaker proposes bill that would lower taxes for Maine veterans who are 100% disabled
Of the nearly 110,000 veterans in Maine, less than 7% would qualify for the exemption, a retired U.S. Coast Guard commander said.