Rep. Allison Hepler, D-Woolwich, introduced legislation on March 25 that would restore free admission to state parks and historic sites for the immediate family members of veterans and active military personnel. “When a person serves in the military, in many ways, so does their family,” Hepler said. “Veterans make up nearly 10% of Maine’s population, […]
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Nonprofit veterans organization receives $30,000 boost
Maine Veterans in Need focuses on providing immediate assistance to veterans who need help by connecting them to a network of nonprofit and state programs seven days per week.
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Key position at Maine VA hospital is spared, but agency still plans massive cuts
A radiation safety officer position once slated for elimination is not part of the latest round of cuts, the VA confirmed.
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King, Pingree condemn firings of 7 Togus employees, including 5 veterans
Sen. Susan Collins said she has been in touch with the Trump administration about the firings at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Augusta but defended the White House’s right to make changes to services at the VA.
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Vietnam War veterans share their stories at Bowdoinham festival
On the first night of the Bowdoinham Ice and Smelt Festival, Vietnam veterans shared stories of what it was like amid the fog of war and how it shaped their lives. Each story showed how the aftermath of Vietnam is still being felt by those who were there.
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Woolwich’s most senior resident is hooked on Klondike bars and misses cutting firewood
Approaching his 98th birthday, Charlie Presby, bearer of the Boston Post Cane, reflects on his life — praising Klondike bars and the power of the Maine community.
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WWII veteran and native Mainer celebrates 103rd birthday
Battalion Sgt. Maj. Jim Mardin served in the Army in an anti-aircraft unit, disembarking onto Omaha Beach in Normandy on June 12, 1944.
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Augusta’s ARTs House to help homeless veterans in recovery
The new facility from Bread of Life Ministries is to provide housing and connections to services at an eight-bed residence at 147 Riverside Drive.
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Gorham veteran remembers Iraq suicide bombing 20 years ago
Critically wounded, Staff Sgt. Harold “Butch” Freeman of Gorham survived the Christmastime bombing. Portland Press Herald Columnist Bill Nemitz and Photographer Gregory Rec were at the scene. “People need to remember,” Nemitz said last week.
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Buxton, Westbrook wreath ceremonies to remember the war dead
Wreath donations have dropped this year at South Buxton Cemetery.