Loretto Thompson says the more than 500 letters her father wrote during his service in the Army Air Corps led her to Roger Sundin, a.k.a. ‘Big Sundin,’ the man she credits with saving her father’s life in May of 1945.
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Posted inMaine
Wreaths Across America convoy stops in Winslow
“If it wasn’t for the military, where would this country be? We owe them an unbelievable debt,” said Morrill Worcester, founder of Wreaths Across America, a Maine nonprofit that lays wreaths on the graves of veterans.
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Commentary: How Mainers can ‘make the call’ to save veterans from suicide
Warrior Call asks Maine veterans to reach out and connect with current and former battle buddies and let them know you care.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Rep. Pingree: Why I am voting to end federal marijuana prohibition
A decriminalization bill will resolve conflicts between state and federal law and help support Maine’s legal cannabis industry.
Posted inNation & World
VA will be investigated after ‘staggering accounts of racism and discrimination,’ Sen. Warren says
‘VA is the second biggest agency in our entire federal government and it’s crucial that we root out systemic racism at the agency and all institutions,’ Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., says.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Veteran honored for service to club, community, country
Bob Trail of Cape Elizabeth has been named a Paul Harris Fellow, Rotary’s top honor, by the Portland club.
Posted inNation & World
Comedian Jon Stewart blasts lawmakers over lack of funds for veterans exposed to toxic burn pits
Advocates for years have said cancers and numerous respiratory illnesses were caused by the incineration of toxic material overseas.
Posted inHealth, Maine
New unit at Togus to help veterans with mental health and substance abuse issues
Prodded by Jared Golden, the VA plans to open a 24-bed facility in 2022 so Maine veterans won’t have to travel out of state for treatment.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine
Golden seeks better mental health care for Maine veterans
Rep. Jared Golden convinced House colleagues to add $20 million to help fund long-term mental health care for veterans.
Posted inNation & World
Trump unveils plan to stem suicides by military veterans
The effort includes firearm safety, wellness programs at workplaces and new barriers near railroads and bridges.