military Archives - The Portland Press Herald

Maine Voices: Japan’s surrender saved a soldier from second major combat mission

by warren watson Special to the Press Herald December 7, 2017December 7, 2017

With Operation Downfall looming, the writer’s father put off marriage, knowing things might be tentative.

by Lolita C. Baldor Associated Press December 5, 2017December 6, 2017

Past marijuana use is no longer disqualifying for Army recruits as long as their pot days are behind them.

by By BRUCE K. GAGNON SPECIAL TO THE PORTLAND PRESS HERALD December 4, 2017December 4, 2017

Taxpayers should demand the company start giving back and help fight global warming before it receives any additional funding.

by Adria Horn Special to the Press Herald November 21, 2017November 20, 2017

Launched 2 years ago, program urges 100 employers to hire 100 veterans in 100 days.

by Nathan Ferrell Special to the Press Herald November 11, 2017November 10, 2017

Please join us at Back Cove as we wear blue and run to remember at noontime on Saturday, Dec. 2.

by Jeff Edelstein Special to the Press Herald November 10, 2017November 10, 2017

If we can’t elect veterans to office, then let’s make veterans out of the leaders we do elect.

by Paul Averill Liebow Special to the Press Herald November 9, 2017November 9, 2017

The ‘soul-wrenching’ bomb would not only wipe out downtown, it would injure an additional 30,000 people.

Though trained as a radioman, he took up a machine gun and fired at Japanese torpedo bombers from the deck of a destroyer during the attack.

Saturday’s event at Togus connects them with health services, as well as employment and housing resources.

by The Editorial Board October 16, 2017October 16, 2017

A ‘dangerous’ doctor’s actions call into question whether the agency can root out and solve its own problems.