“If it wasn’t for the military, where would this country be? We owe them an unbelievable debt,” said Morrill Worcester, founder of Wreaths Across America, a Maine nonprofit that lays wreaths on the graves of veterans.
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Commentary: How Mainers can ‘make the call’ to save veterans from suicide
Warrior Call asks Maine veterans to reach out and connect with current and former battle buddies and let them know you care.
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Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Rep. Pingree: Why I am voting to end federal marijuana prohibition
A decriminalization bill will resolve conflicts between state and federal law and help support Maine’s legal cannabis industry.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Waterville celebrates Veterans Day with parade, speakers
Parade participants and spectators were required to wear masks and social distance during the events because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Posted inHealth
New unit at Togus to help veterans with mental health and substance abuse issues
Prodded by Jared Golden, the VA plans to open a 24-bed facility in 2022 so Maine veterans won’t have to travel out of state for treatment.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State, Politics
Golden seeks better mental health care for Maine veterans
Rep. Jared Golden convinced House colleagues to add $20 million to help fund long-term mental health care for veterans.
Posted inNation & World
Trump unveils plan to stem suicides by military veterans
The effort includes firearm safety, wellness programs at workplaces and new barriers near railroads and bridges.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Veterans’ organizations eager to reopen halls July 1
American Legion, VFW and AMVETS posts will have to wait longer for indoor activities.
Posted inLocal & State
D-Day remembrance set for Saturday at Waterville VFW building
Speeches, prayers and the ringing of bells to mark the 76th anniversary of D-Day will be held Saturday evening in the parking lot of the Forest J. Pare Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1285 at 53 Water St. in Waterville.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: This Memorial Day, COVID-19 will force us to stay home. Maybe that’s a good thing
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