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 […]
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Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook plans Veterans Day program at Woodlawn Cemetery
The annual ceremony will begin at 11 a.m. Nov. 11 at Veterans Rest at Woodlawn Cemetery.
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Westbrook’s Mathieu recalls river assault boat duty in ‘Nam’
Louis “Lou” Mathieu served in Vietnam for three 6-month tours.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Unkempt Westbrook veterans’ monument in need of ‘honor’
A Westbrook resident discovered a veterans’ monument at Pride’s Corner covered by an overgrown bush and hopes to have it cleaned up.
Posted inScarborough Leader, South Portland Sentry
SMCC opens Veterans Resource Center
The center is a hub for students at the community college to connect, as well as access resources and aid.
Posted inTimes Record
Veterans showcase their art for healing in Damariscotta
The Peace Gallery offers an outlet for those who served to cope with coming home.
Posted inMaine, News
Lawsuit says new law designed to protect veterans from ‘claim sharks’ is unconstitutional
A group of veterans and a benefits consulting firm are suing Maine’s attorney general, arguing that a new law designed to shield the state’s veterans from predatory practices is unconstitutional.
Posted inTimes Record
Norway Savings Bank supports Maine Paws for Veterans in Brunswick
For four years, Norway Savings Bank has offered assistance to Maine Paws for Veterans in Brunswick, including a $500 donation this month. Maine Paws for Veterans is a nonprofit that was established in 2012 under the name of “Embrace A Vet” with an initial focus on retreats for veterans and spouses. “In 2021, we shifted […]
Posted inTimes Record
Bath softball tournament steps to plate to raise funds for homeless vets, nonprofits
A new summer softball tournament to raise funds for multiple homeless veteran organizations is happening this weekend at the softball fields in Bath.
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After 80 years, Congress moves to give long-overdue recognition to World War II nurses
A new bill backed by Sen. Angus King would award the women who served as Army and Navy nurses with a Congressional Gold Medal, the highest civilian honor.