Cpl. Oscar Sprague was reported missing in action while fighting in Korea in 1950, and his surviving family members spent decades unsure what exactly happened to him. The recent identification of his remains, and a remarkably joyous funeral this week, are helping them to find closure at last.
Maine veterans
Posted inMaine, News
Leroy J. Bailey, veteran gravely wounded in Vietnam, laid to rest back home in Maine
The Rockland native lost his face to a mortar blast and underwent hundreds of reconstructive surgeries throughout his life, but remained kind, generous and faithful.
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Turner teen’s Eagle Scout project honors town veterans
Face time: Alexander Chavez will spruce up the town’s veterans memorial and add a brick courtyard of veterans’ names.
Posted inMaine, News
Wayne Memorial Day ceremony highlights ill-fated Revolutionary War march
A retired Air Force general recalls the journey of some of America’s first soldiers through wilderness that is now Maine.
Posted inHealth, Maine, Politics
Bill aims to help veterans home care provider keep operating
Proposed Medicaid cuts could be devastating for Maine Veterans’ Homes, which has locations throughout the state and has been around for over 40 years.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Key position at Maine VA hospital is spared, but agency still plans massive cuts
A radiation safety officer position once slated for elimination is not part of the latest round of cuts, the VA confirmed.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
King, Pingree condemn firings of 7 Togus employees, including 5 veterans
Sen. Susan Collins said she has been in touch with the Trump administration about the firings at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Augusta but defended the White House’s right to make changes to services at the VA.
Posted inMaine, News
WWII veteran and native Mainer celebrates 103rd birthday
Battalion Sgt. Maj. Jim Mardin served in the Army in an anti-aircraft unit, disembarking onto Omaha Beach in Normandy on June 12, 1944.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Nation / World, News
Wreaths Across America convoy to stop in Lewiston on Sunday
Dozens of vehicles will escort 14 tractor-trailers filled with Maine-made wreaths that will stop at Lewiston High School for a ceremony during its weeklong trip to Arlington National Cemetery.