AUGUSTA (AP) — Maine first lady Ann LePage has hosted Col. David Sutherland, special assistant to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, at the Blaine House.
While visiting this week, Sutherland addressed both the Bangor region and Portland region chamber of commerce members.
LePage has dedicated her time as first lady to bring awareness to the needs of Maine’s military service members and their families.
The first lady joined Sutherland to speak to the business community about the difficulties many service members face when they return home from deployment.
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