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.
Maine veterans
Posted inLocal & State, 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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Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Waterville Area Habitat for Humanity building house in Oakland for veteran, 2 kids
About a dozen employees from Huhtamaki were volunteering Wednesday to help frame up the structure.
Posted inLocal & State, Times Record
Bath softball tournament to raise funds for Augusta nonprofit that helps female veterans
A new summer softball tournament to raise funds for multiple homeless veteran organizations is happening this weekend at the softball fields in Bath.
Posted inLocal & State, News
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.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
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.
Posted inLocal & State, Nation & World, News
Family of late Mainer Ernest Brien receives medallion recognizing his valor during World War II
Brien’s family was presented with the Legion of Honor medal by the honorary consul of France in Maine, in recognition of the sacrifices that the Portland native and Army soldier made for France during the war.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Opinion: Protect Maine veterans from financial scams, fraud
I’ve sponsored a bill to clarify the benefits claims process and make it more secure.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Travis Mills: Veterans’ right to choose care must be carefully protected
A bill before the Legislature could restrict veterans’ access to specialized private services, an invaluable source of support.
Posted inHealth
Maine panel seeks help for National Guard members exposed to harmful chemicals
Agent Orange and other powerful herbicides were used near the Gagetown military base in New Brunswick starting in the 1960s.