World War II veterans, officials and visitors are commemorating D-Day on the beaches of Normandy to honor those who fought for freedom in the largest naval, air and land operation in history
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Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Biden needles House Republicans amid concerns about cuts to veterans programs
The president tweeted a flow chart that he mockingly said was meant to show Republicans if they were protecting veterans with their vote on a debt ceiling bill.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, The Forecaster
Windham vet walking to all corners of U.S., finding big hearts along the way
Matt Dyer’s 5,871-mile journey has evolved from a fitness challenge to a “people challenge” motivated by the kind people he meets on his route.
Posted inNation & World, New England
Families sue over COVID deaths at Massachusetts veterans home
A similar lawsuit was filed at another state-run veterans home where 84 people died.
Posted inTimes Record
Brunswick veterans help Sen. King shape goals for new committee assignment
Dozens of Maine veterans and veterans advocates shared their concerns and ideas to improve life for former members of the armed services with Sen. Angus King Monday, days after the lawmaker announced he would be joining the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Chelsea woman admits to stealing, forging checks from veterans, Augusta business
Tracy C. Dorweiler pleaded guilty to felony counts of forgery and theft in cases dating to 2019-20.
Posted inScarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies
Scarborough is applying for grants to address homelessness, aid veterans
The town is seeking funding from federal Community Development Block Grants.
Posted inNation & World, New England
COVID-19 outbreak at Massachusetts veterans home results in $58 million settlement
The class-action lawsuit came after 84 residents died and roughly the same number were sickened.
Posted inTimes Record
Amateur genealogists memorialize World War II soldiers
Maine volunteers have joined a national effort to research and write obituaries for the more than 400,000 Americans who died in World War II.