Maine veterans

Published
November 9, 2023

He took on the Marines. Now, he’s taking on the liberal arts at Bowdoin

After eight years in the Marine Corps, and stints as a production assistant, biking tour guide and a consultant, Daniel Hennelly decided to pursue higher education at Bowdoin because 'they wanted me because of me, not because I'm a veteran.'
Published
November 9, 2023

Healing trauma, celebrating creativity through Maine’s Veterans in the Arts and Humanities Day

Painting has helped Lori Johnson Bryant deal with post-traumatic stress disorder. The annual veterans art exhibit at the State Capitol Complex has helped her realize she is an artist.
Published
November 9, 2023

80 years on, Topsham veteran retains vivid memories of serving in World War II

Harry Saunders, 98, is one of only 864 living World War II veterans in Maine, according to data from the National WWII Museum.
Published
November 9, 2023

Read our 2023 Veterans Day salute to Mainers who served
Published
November 9, 2023

The Coast Guard and its mission inspired Scarborough veteran

Brian LeFebvre, who was the Northern New England Sector Commander from 2018-21, says 'the Coast Guard has a knack for leaping into action, which I think is really cool.'

Published
October 3, 2023

Bath Iron Works partners with U.S. Army program to employ veterans

The Bath shipyard, which builds ships for the U.S. Navy, will now offer guaranteed interviews to veterans.
Published
August 4, 2023

Preble Street launches ‘No Veterans Homeless’ campaign in Maine

The goal is to house 100 veterans in the 100 days leading up to Veterans' Day on Nov. 11, and to end veteran homelessness in the state by 2025.
Published
August 3, 2023

Veterans returning from deployment asked to get toxic exposure screening

Bipartisan legislation has strengthened and expanded health care for the millions of veterans exposed to toxic burn pits during their service.
Published
July 17, 2023

‘He’s home now’: Mainer killed at Pearl Harbor to be buried 82 years later

Ensign Stanley Willis Allen of Bethel was killed in the attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941. His remains were identified 80 years later.
Published
June 22, 2023

Scarborough volunteer wins Patriots’ Community MVP Award