A movie depicting World War I prompts a search for a home for a relic of a great-uncle’s service.
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Posted inLocal & State
Golden seeks $5 million to bolster VA’s mental health care
2nd District congressman wants inpatient beds in Maine for vets facing a crisis.
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Posted inElections, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State, Politics
Retired general eyes Maine’s U.S. Senate race
Disappointed in Susan Collins, Oxford’s Jonathan Treacy plans to join the Democratic primary field for the chance to take her on next year.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Cruise-in at Togus draws veterans to classic cars
18th annual event features cars, trucks, motorcycles on display for veterans’ picnic
Posted inLocal & State
‘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.
Posted inLocal & State
New Maine Veterans’ Homes facility in Augusta that’ll ‘feel like home’ gets ceremonial groundbreaking
Facility will replace Cony Road veterans’ home and offer private rooms.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Automatic voter registration would help serve those who serve us
A proposal before the Legislature would keep troops’ voting records updated as they move on short notice.
Posted inLocal & State
Waterville American Legion struggles to maintain active members, holds fundraiser
While still the largest American Legion group in the state, Bourque-Lanigan American Legion Post 5 has a hard time getting younger members to remain active, attend meetings and help with fundraising events such as the one being hosted Sunday in Vassalboro, featuring an Elvis Presley tribute artist.
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New director appointed to oversee Maine veterans’ health care
Tracye Davis will be the new director of VA Maine Healthcare System in Augusta, starting on April 14.
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Missing ballpark sign returned to Saco after 30 years
Dedicated to veterans on Nov. 11, 1953, the sign had been hanging in a Connecticut bar since it was taken from Memorial Field after a softball tournament.