Milwaukee police arrested a man suspected of throwing battery acid on a Hispanic man who says his attacker asked him, “Why did you come here and invade my country?”
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Posted inLocal & State, News
‘I shouldn’t be alive’: At reunion of Vietnam POWs, one recounts his capture 47 years ago
Nearly 100 members of NAM-POWs visit the Maine Military Museum in South Portland as part of their annual meeting.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Rise in suicide among veterans proves vexing
As the rate continues to increase, the Department of Veterans Affairs is changing tactics, and we should all pay attention to the results.
Posted inLocal & State
After 101 years, Maine World War I veteran receives his Purple Heart
U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, who has helped many veterans and their families apply for the Purple Heart, said it is the first time she has helped a World War I veteran’s family.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Maine veterans can now receive urgent care without a referral through VA-connected facilities
Provisions of the MISSION Act get veterans access to more convenient care.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Flag reaches final resting place, in memory of a soldier
A movie depicting World War I prompts a search for a home for a relic of a great-uncle’s service.
Posted inLocal & State
Golden seeks $5 million to bolster VA’s mental health care
2nd District congressman wants inpatient beds in Maine for vets facing a crisis.
Posted inElections, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State, Politics
Retired general eyes Maine’s U.S. Senate race
Disappointed in Susan Collins, Oxford’s Jonathan Treacy plans to join the Democratic primary field for the chance to take her on next year.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Cruise-in at Togus draws veterans to classic cars
18th annual event features cars, trucks, motorcycles on display for veterans’ picnic
Posted inLocal & State
‘It’s right that we remember them’
It takes an army of volunteers to mark each veteran’s grave in Maine with a flag on Memorial Day.