Girl Scouts of Maine raise the colors Nov. 11 in a Veterans Day ceremony in Westbrook. Robert Lowell / American Journal

Girl Scouts place flags on veterans graves Nov. 11 at Woodlawn Cemetery in Westbrook. Placing the flag here is Amy-Elizabeth Thompson of Girl Scout Troop 2300, Westbrook/Gorham, accompanied by Daisy Girl Scout Maria Fortunato, left, of Troop 1733, Scarborough. and Daisy Girl Scout Adna Johanning of Troop 2403, Westbrook/Gorham.  Robert Lowell / American Journal

Westbrook Mayor Michael Foley speaks Nov. 11 during the city’s Veterans Day ceremony. Robert Lowell / American Journal

A large gathering attends Veterans Day ceremonies in Westbrook. Robert Lowell / American Journal

Phil Leclerc of American Legion Post 62 recites a poem, “If these Boots Could Talk,” Nov. 11 during Westbrook’s Veterans Day observance. Robert Lowell / American Journal