veterans Archives - Lewiston Sun Journal

Maine man accused of faking own death after defrauding VA of over $240K

by Emily Allen August 26, 2025August 26, 2025

Washington County resident Gregory Heimann, 51, was arrested in Missouri over a year after he disappeared, the U.S. Marshals Service said.

Op-Eds, Opinion

Funding Maine Veterans’ Homes a small price to pay for those who served | Opinion

by Donald O. Lagace Jr. June 17, 2025June 17, 2025

MVH must not be allowed to follow in the footsteps of other health-care facility closures in the state.

The Franklin Journal

Volunteers needed for Farmington display of The Wall

by Pam Harnden May 31, 2025June 3, 2025

More volunteers are needed during the overnight hours and July 4 to 6..

Advertiser Democrat

For Otisfield vet, Honor Flight more than a weekend trip

by Nicole Carter May 14, 2025May 23, 2025

A Vietnam veteran’s recent Honor Flight Maine journey helped unlock grief carried for more than half a century.

The Franklin Journal

Farmington board donates $2,000 to Vietnam Veterans Memorial display

by Pam Harnden February 13, 2025February 16, 2025

Farmington selectmen voted to take the money from the Downtown Tax Increment Financing account.

Androscoggin County, Maine

Sabattus man is the new namesake of North Carolina’s Fort Bragg

by Steve Collins February 11, 2025February 12, 2025

World War II Pfc. Roland L. Bragg lived in Maine until his 1999 death and is remembered as a hero. He replaces the fort’s original namesake, Confederate Gen. Braxton Bragg.

Franklin, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal

Replica of Vietnam Veterans Memorial coming in July to Farmington

by Pam Harnden January 31, 2025January 31, 2025

Scores of volunteers and various donations, including $22,000, are needed to bring The Wall That Heals to Farmington July 1-6.

The Franklin Journal

Vietnam Veterans Memorial replica coming to Farmington

by Pam Harnden January 30, 2025January 30, 2025

Between 250 and 300 volunteers will be needed while the traveling memorial is in Farmington July 1 through 6 and $22,000 more must be raised to cover insurance, transportation and other fees.