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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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PublishedMay 5, 2020
Central Maine Memorial Day parades, Fourth of July events canceled due to coronavirus restrictions
Augusta, Belgrade, Winthrop and Gardiner are among the communities that have canceled celebrations, while Wayne is looking to put a new twist on Memorial Day.
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PublishedMay 27, 2019
Our View: On Memorial Day, listen to those who came home
No one is in a better position to speak about sacrifice than those who witnessed it firsthand.
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PublishedMay 27, 2019
‘It’s right that we remember them’
It takes an army of volunteers to mark each veteran's grave in Maine with a flag on Memorial Day.
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PublishedMay 27, 2019
Commentary: Remember the true meaning of Memorial Day
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PublishedMay 26, 2019
Maine Voices: Sense of radio’s wonders handed down over generations
A father's grasp of detail made an Indy car roar into a kid's ears and imagination every Memorial Day.