HIRSCHKORN REPORTS -- MAINE VETERANS ARE JOINING THE FIGHT. (VO 1: INTERVIEW WIDESHOT) FOR THESE THREE MILITARY VETERANS, RESETTLING AFGHANS WHO HELPED THE U-S WAR EFFORT IS PERSONAL. (SOT JOHN FRIBERG, U.S. ARMY VETERAN, 2:25) "WE CALLED THEM OUR …
SPRINGVALE — People from across the region are invited to the Southern Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery on Saturday, Sept. 24 to mark the dedication of a memorial to prisoners of war and those missing in action. The memorial is a black and gray monolith …
Three bridges now honor three Brownville veterans who gave the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty several decades ago. BROWNVILLE, Maine — For several weeks, covered signs will be posted next to each of Brownville's three bridges. Those signs were …
ROME — Exactly a year after its groundbreaking, The Travis Mills Foundation unveiled a new Health and Wellness Center at the nonprofit’s retreat. Saturday’s ribbon-cutting ceremony to showcase the center brought in community members, dressed to the nines, …
A surprise months in the making, military veterans received quilts of valor to honor their military service during this month’s Turners Falls High School Class of 1967 reunion on Aug. 13 at the Beech House facility of the Northfield Golf Course. “It was a …
As part of the Governor's Challenge Team, the Maine Bureau of Veterans' Services (MBVS), the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), VA Maine Healthcare System, and other partner organizations and state agencies are co-hosting a Veterans and Family …
Visiting New England has always been part of a WWII veterans bucket list. During his visit to Maine, he got to experience something that wasn't originally on his itinerary.“This was on my bucket list -- to see the New England states,” said James “Jim” …
The president made addressing the problem one of his priorities during his State of the Union address in March. WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden, whose elder son Beau died of cancer years after deploying to Iraq, signed legislation on Wednesday expanding …
STATE — Fedcap Inc. is launching Veterans Forward to provide veterans, service members, and their families critically-needed support in emergency situations such as housing, substance use treatment, home heating assistance, food and clothing, and job …
(CNN) - In a surprise move, a bill that would have expanded health care and disability benefits for millions of veterans was blocked. The “Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2022,” also known as the “PACT Act,” was expected to pass …
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HAMPDEN, Maine (WABI) - It’s wheels up on a ride to raise awareness about veteran suicide this weekend. Ride to End the War Within was formed last year. Around 100 riders showed up for the inaugural event. It’s all a part of an effort to honor those that …
A veteran from Brunswick received this year’s Pat Tillman Award on Wednesday, which is awarded to service members who embody the spirit of Pat Tillman, a former NFL player and U.S. Army Ranger. Army Command Sergeant Major Gretchen Evans, who serves as Gov. …
National nonprofit America's VetDogs has been at the Maine State Prison since 2017. Organizers say they're in need of volunteers who live near the Warren area. WARREN, Maine — Most Mainers will never have a reason to go to the Maine State Prison. …
SCARBOROUGH, Maine — Hannaford Supermarkets announced Monday the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) cited Hannaford as a DAV Patriot Employer earlier this year. The nationwide program recognizes businesses whose job opportunities for disabled veterans, …
AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) announced today the launch of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, a new three-digit dialing code available nationwide as an easy-to-remember connection to help for anyone experiencing a …
Virtual and in-person option allows participants to join in from anywhere while helping sponsor veterans’ wreaths for the participating location of their choosing! Wreaths Across America (WAA) proudly announces that registration is open for its annual Stem …
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WASHINGTON (AP) - The House on Wednesday approved a significant expansion of health care and disability benefits for millions of veterans who were exposed to toxic burn pits while serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. The 342-88 vote all but assures the measure …
Ed Harmon credits his grandmother for instilling in him a sense of community. Mary Ann Everett was a kind, powerful woman who loved children and worked hard, supporting herself cleaning homes for the well-to-do in Jamaica Plains, Mass. “My grandmother was …
