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Society seeks World War I information JAY — As the country marks the 100th anniversary of U.S. involvement in World War I, the Jay Historical Society wishes to honor all those who served. The society suspects that many local families in the area have knowledge of ancestors whose efforts, in the service or on the homefront, […]
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Rep. Bruce Poliquin to join House Committee on Veterans Affairs
U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin of Maine’s 2nd District announced Monday that he’ll join the committee overseeing the Department of Veterans Affairs. It’s an agency of outsized importance in Maine: The second-term Republican represents a congressional district that was projected in 2015 to be one of only 63 with 65,000 or more veterans — the most […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine
Mason retains Senate positions
AUGUSTA — In addition to retaining his position as Senate majority leader in his fourth term, Lisbon Falls Republican Garrett Mason will serve once again as co-chairman of the Veterans and Legal Affairs Committee. Mason’s work on the panel during the last legislative session “was especially noteworthy, and I have no doubt he will be […]
Posted inRiver Valley
Day of pampering offered to women veterans
RUMFORD — Women who have served or are serving in the military will be honored and pampered by Napoleon Ouellette American Legion Post 24 on Saturday, Nov. 19. The event begins at 9:30 a.m at the American Legion hall at 184 Congress St. It’s the fourth time Post 24 has held the event. Joy Bordeau, […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
AFL-CIO annual picnic is Monday
LEWISTON — The Western Maine Labor Council will host a free public Labor Day barbecue from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 5, at the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 567 Union Hall, 238 Goddard Road. Workers, families, friends and community members are invited to celebrate working people and their accomplishments and to enjoy an […]
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Rep. Chellie Pingree pushes for Congress to approve VA leases
AUGUSTA — Rep. Chellie Pingree is pushing for the federal government to speed up the approval of leases at veterans’ health care facilities in Portland and around the country. Pingree, a Democrat, says leases at veterans’ facilities in Portland and 17 other sites in the U.S. need Congressional approval. The Portland lease is necessary to […]
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Be mindful of fireworks’ noise
As the Independence Day holiday approaches, Phantom Fireworks would like to remind those who use consumer fireworks to be mindful of the fact that some veterans can be startled and upset by the noise of fireworks. Chelsey Zoldan, M.S. Ed., a licensed clinical mental health counselor and special consultant to Phantom Fireworks, advises that there […]
Posted inFranklin
Strong celebrating its history Friday
STRONG — The town will celebrate its history and honor its military veterans Friday evening with a parade, music and food. According to parade organizer Bill Birden, the theme is “Women Can Do Anything Men Can Do.” Judges will award cash prizes to winners. At 6 p.m., resident Eloise Stevens will start the parade down […]
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Donald Trump says he gave $5.6 million to veteran charities
NEW YORK — Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump provided details Tuesday of the charities that received millions of dollars from a veterans’ fundraiser he held earlier this year following sustained pressure from media outlets trying to account for the promised funds. Trump told reporters at a news conference in New York that his fundraiser, […]