Painting has helped Lori Johnson Bryant deal with post-traumatic stress disorder. The annual veterans art exhibit at the State Capitol Complex has helped her realize she is an artist.
Maine veterans
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80 years on, Topsham veteran retains vivid memories of serving in World War II
Harry Saunders, 98, is one of only 864 living World War II veterans in Maine, according to data from the National WWII Museum.
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The Coast Guard and its mission inspired Scarborough veteran
Brian LeFebvre, who was the Northern New England Sector Commander from 2018-21, says ‘the Coast Guard has a knack for leaping into action, which I think is really cool.’
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Bath Iron Works partners with U.S. Army program to employ veterans
The Bath shipyard, which builds ships for the U.S. Navy, will now offer guaranteed interviews to veterans.
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Preble Street launches ‘No Veterans Homeless’ campaign in Maine
The goal is to house 100 veterans in the 100 days leading up to Veterans’ Day on Nov. 11, and to end veteran homelessness in the state by 2025.
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Veterans returning from deployment asked to get toxic exposure screening
Bipartisan legislation has strengthened and expanded health care for the millions of veterans exposed to toxic burn pits during their service.
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‘He’s home now’: Mainer killed at Pearl Harbor to be buried 82 years later
Ensign Stanley Willis Allen of Bethel was killed in the attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941. His remains were identified 80 years later.
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Scarborough volunteer wins Patriots’ Community MVP Award
Robert Sam Kelley of Scarborough, a Vietnam War veteran, was honored with a Myra Kraft Community MVP Award earlier this month on behalf of the New England Patriots Foundation. As a volunteer with Vet to Vet Maine, Kelley has been a “peer companion” for three other veterans and has helped them access benefits to improve […]
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School Notebook: May 31
Air Force honors Deering science teacher Cyle Davenport, a Deering High School science teacher, received an inaugural Air and Space Forces Sentry Educator Award from the Hanscom Air Force Base in Massachusetts. The new award recognizes educators in New England who demonstrate Air Force values of integrity, service and excellence. “Mr. Davenport is known throughout […]