Eugene Thompson, 99, was recently awarded the town’s Boston Post Cane and in less than a year, plans to celebrate his 100th birthday by running a 100-yard-dash.
Maine veterans
Posted inLocal & State
Partnership will provide free dental care to veterans in Maine
The Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Service said it’s working with 22 clinics to provide the service.
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Posted inBill Nemitz, Local & State, News, Op-Eds, Opinion
Bill Nemitz: While others treat Maine’s military veterans, he’ll be the guy who greets them
Volunteer Carlo Giraulo of Westbrook looks forward to serving his fellow veterans at Portland’s new VA outpatient clinic.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, News
Augusta nonprofit home updates mission to help more female veterans
Betsy Ann Ross House of Hope to host support group for female veterans who have endured sexual harassment and assault.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Windsor honors lives of veterans with dedication of new memorial on 9/11
The town’s Veteran’s Memorial Monument was completed last November, however due to COVID-19 restrictions the town was unable to hold a formal dedication at the time.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Maine VA dedicates Fisher House, a home to lodge veterans’ families in Augusta
The ceremony was delayed over a year due to restrictions amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Skowhegan marks Memorial Day with parade, ceremonies
In Waterville, the Forest J. Pare Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1285 held a morning ceremony at Castonguay Square, next to City Hall, and a wreath-laying ceremony at the Two Cent Bridge at Head of Falls, along the Kennebec River.
Posted inLocal & State, Uncategorized
Maine proposal promises jobs, education for veterans
Lawmakers are considering a proposal designed to make sure veterans in the state have access to more jobs and educational resources.
Posted inBill Nemitz, Local & State, News, Op-Eds, Opinion
She isn’t a military veteran, but she deserves to be buried among them
After two decades serving those who served, Christine Pratt might soon get a plot in the cemetery she helped create.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
Veterans’ Homelessness Prevention Coordination Program funding available
Program created to provide assistance for Maine veterans experiencing homelessness.