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Biddeford-Saco-OOB Courier

Saco to rename bridge after local veteran

by Sydney Richelieu December 10, 2024December 10, 2024

The Saco City Council voted Monday night to rename the Saco Memorial Bridge after veteran General Wallace H. Nutting.

Times Record

Gravestone marks WWI veteran’s resting place 91 years after his passing

by Paul Bagnall November 11, 2024November 11, 2024

Bath Legion Post 21 holds a dedication ceremony for the new tombstone for World War I veteran Mark Arsenault (1887-1933).

Times Record

Woolwich celebrates Veterans Day by recognizing Korean War vet

by Laura Sitterly November 11, 2024November 11, 2024

On Nov. 11, locals packed into pews at the Nequasset Meeting House to celebrate Veterans Day.

Local & State, News

This Maine man lost his brother during WWII. He’s still searching for answers.

by Gillian Graham November 10, 2024November 10, 2024

Eighty years after Elmer Wright was presumed dead off the coast of Tunisia, his younger brother fought to get his true service recognized – even if it meant finding out he died by friendly fire.

American Journal

Buxton Notes: Nov. 7

by Robert Lowell November 7, 2024November 6, 2024

Wreaths Across America South Buxton Cemetery, 1187 River Road, will again participate this year in the Wreaths Across America observance next month. The ceremony is held in conjunction with one at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia. The cemetery in Buxton will conduct a program with veterans, Scouts and volunteers placing wreaths on gravestones of military […]

American Journal

Neglected Westbrook veterans monument now shines

by Robert Lowell November 6, 2024November 6, 2024

Volunteers and veterans working at ReVision Energy worked to clean up the monument first placed by a now-defunct Pride’s Corner Kiwanis Club decades ago.

Times Record

Honor a Veteran Contest will gift $1,000 each to a local veteran and a nonprofit

by The Times Record November 4, 2024November 4, 2024

Bar Harbor Bank & Trust is hosting Honor a Veteran contest, an online campaign that gives community members the opportunity to nominate a veteran or active service member who they feel deserves recognition for their dedication to country. One nominee will be selected to receive $1,000 cash and a $1,000 donation to a nonprofit organization […]