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PublishedMay 25, 2020
City and town Memorial Day services tempered by pandemic
Elected officials, veterans and the public observed a quieter, socially distant Memorial Day on Monday, devoid of the busy parades and graveside gatherings typically held to honor the nation's fallen soldiers.
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PublishedMay 25, 2020
Veterans honored on Memorial Day with virtual ceremonies in central Maine
Many central Maine communities recorded programs honoring veterans Monday as most in-person events were canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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PublishedMay 25, 2020
Our View: All Americans are part of this effort on the home front
People will suffer if we all don't sacrifice and pull in the same direction.
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PublishedMay 25, 2020
Commentary: This Memorial Day, COVID-19 will force us to stay home. Maybe that’s a good thing
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PublishedMay 24, 2020
Postcards from the front lines of the past
Denis Mailhot has compiled a history on the Dutil and Mailhot families from postcards and letters written in Europe during World War II. Much of the history focuses on Elisee Dutil who died in Germany in 1945.
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PublishedMay 24, 2020
Memorial Day even more poignant as veterans die from virus
The toll has been particularly harsh on veterans as many reside in facilities that have been hot spots for the disease.
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PublishedMay 23, 2020
Bureau of Veterans’ Services: How to remember our heroes this Memorial Day
Most formal events have been canceled, but there are still ways to honor those who gave their lives in defense of the country.
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PublishedMay 22, 2020
Seventy-five years later, memorial dedicated to Navy vessel sunk by U-boat off Cape Elizabeth
A total of 49 officers and crew members of the USS Eagle PE-56 died, while 13 were rescued.
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PublishedMay 21, 2020
With Memorial Day events canceled, Central Maine volunteers honor veterans with flags on their graves
Despite numerous Memorial Day events being canceled, a number of volunteers worked to mark the graves of veterans around central Maine.
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PublishedMay 19, 2020
Central Maine Memorial Day weekend festivities and cancellations
Belgrade, Chelsea, Hallowell, Madison, Wayne and Whitefield find a way to commemorate those who serve, have served and those who lost their lives serving.
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