Remember to offer drinks for all guests – not just the ones that drink alcohol.
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‘We want her back’: Husband of U.S. journalist detained in Russia appeals for her release
The husband of a Russian-American journalist working for a U.S. government-funded media company who is detained in Russia has called for her speedy release.
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Grave of Portland Civil War veteran finally marked with headstone
Civil War veteran Charles W. Goddard was buried in Portland’s Evergreen Cemetery in 1927 but the grave was never marked until this month.
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Maine Junior Firefighters demonstrate skills at second annual muster
The Second Annual Maine Junior Firefighters Muster, originally scheduled for Oct. 29, took place successfully on Nov. 5. The event, hosted by the Scarborough Fire Department, showcased young firefighting talent. As some fire departments across Maine are struggling to fill positions, events like this can inspire the next generation of first responders.
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Connecting military families with civilian jobs in Maine is a full-circle passion
After eight moves over her husband’s 20-year Air Force career, Disa Chadwick, of Naples, now helps active-duty military members transition to civilian life in Maine for Boots2Roots, the organization that helped her husband find a job when he left the military.
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Coalition brings crucial services to the veterans of Maine’s tribal communities
Though members of the Wabanaki have served in every branch of the U.S. military and in every war since the Revolutionary War, they often don’t get access to the veteran’s benefits they’ve earned.
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Going with the Flo: Portland veteran is a dentist, activist, podcaster and artist
A military tradition was part of Florence Edwards’ experience growing up – her dad served in every branch but the Air Force – and she always knew that service, in the military and out of it, would be a part of her future.
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After leading national effort to stem veteran suicides, Windham man back behind wheel of school bus
Vincent J. “Jim” Troiola, of Windham, is once again driving the No. 8 bus for the Falmouth school district after spending a whirlwind year as the national commander of the American Legion, representing nearly 2 million wartime veterans in 12,000 posts across the country.
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He took on the Marines. Now, he’s taking on the liberal arts at Bowdoin
After eight years in the Marine Corps, and stints as a production assistant, biking tour guide and a consultant, Daniel Hennelly decided to pursue higher education at Bowdoin because ‘they wanted me because of me, not because I’m a veteran.’
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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.