memorial day
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PublishedMay 10, 2021
Gorham Notes: May 13
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PublishedMay 29, 2020
Legions celebrate Memorial Day, but on a smaller scale
Members of two local American Legion posts honored the fallen over the Memorial Day weekend, but coronavirus concerns made for a smaller affair than usual.
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PublishedMay 26, 2020
Memorial Day tribute
American Legion Harold T. Andrews Post No. 17 honors veterans with graveside flags at Evergreen Cemetery in Portland.
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PublishedMay 25, 2020
Trump honors war dead in events colored by pandemic’s threat
Maskless, the president gave no remarks, but saluted a wreath in front of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
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PublishedMay 25, 2020
City and town Memorial Day services tempered by pandemic
Elected officials, veterans and the public observed a quieter, socially distant Memorial Day on Monday, devoid of the busy parades and graveside gatherings typically held to honor the nation's fallen soldiers.
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PublishedMay 25, 2020
Our View: All Americans are part of this effort on the home front
People will suffer if we all don't sacrifice and pull in the same direction.
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PublishedMay 24, 2020
Cooler for Memorial Day, summer warmth returns midweek
The coolest day this week will be Memorial Day. After that, things are looking toasty, with our first 90 degree day possible. Thunderstorms are back to end off the work week.
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PublishedMay 24, 2020
Memorial Day weekend draws crowds and triggers warnings
Beaches and popular areas are flooded as people mark the unofficial start of summer.
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PublishedMay 24, 2020
Memorial Day even more poignant as veterans die from virus
The toll has been particularly harsh on veterans as many reside in facilities that have been hot spots for the disease.
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PublishedMay 22, 2020
Seventy-five years later, memorial dedicated to Navy vessel sunk by U-boat off Cape Elizabeth
A total of 49 officers and crew members of the USS Eagle PE-56 died, while 13 were rescued.