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Tag: World War II

A statue of a soldier stands against a cloudy sky.
Posted inNews

These 4 Medal of Honor recipients from Maine set themselves apart with their bravery

by Emily Burnham May 31, 2022May 30, 2022

These Mainers distinguished themselves on the battlefield for their fellow soldiers — and in some cases made the ultimate sacrifice.

Posted inNation

Black female WWII unit recognized with congressional honor

by The Associated Press March 1, 2022March 1, 2022
Posted inEditorials

Why we must remember the ‘date which will live in infamy’

by The BDN Editorial Board December 6, 2021December 6, 2021
Posted inEditorials

Welcome home, 2nd Lt. Ernest Vienneau

by The BDN Editorial Board October 15, 2021October 16, 2021
Posted inPenobscot

WWII pilot’s remains returned to Millinocket for burial

by The Associated Press October 4, 2021October 4, 2021
Posted inPenobscot

WWII pilot from Millinocket missing in action for 75 years will be buried with military honors

by Lia Russell August 21, 2021August 20, 2021
Posted inAroostook

WWII vets honored with tribute flights in 1942 plane over Caribou

by Hannah Catlin August 19, 2021August 19, 2021
Posted inNation

Holocaust survivors say vaccination is a simple choice, not a political fight

by Tribune Content Agency August 19, 2021August 19, 2021
Posted inDown East

How a brief encounter at Schoodic Point bridged both sides of World War 2

by RJ Heller, Down East contributor August 12, 2021August 12, 2021
Posted inNation

Families urge using new DNA tech to ID Pearl Harbor unknowns

by The Associated Press August 2, 2021August 2, 2021
Posted inBangor

3 of Maine’s World War II veterans, from a shrinking generation, reflect on their service

by David Marino Jr. July 6, 2021July 6, 2021
Posted inMidcoast

Inspired by his father’s experience in WWII, Belfast stonemason repairs local memorial for imprisoned and missing soldiers

by Abigail Curtis May 26, 2021May 26, 2021
Posted inOpinion Contributor

‘New normal’ coming after war against COVID is won

by Opinion Contributor January 2, 2021January 1, 2021
Posted inLetters

Friday, Dec. 18, 2020: No patience for people flaunting virus requirements, we need more from Collins, not worth the space

by Opinion Contributor December 17, 2020December 17, 2020
Posted inHancock

76 years ago, a Hancock Boy Scout and his neighbor helped foil the plans of two Nazi spies

by Emily Burnham November 29, 2020November 29, 2020
Posted inCentral Maine

A 100-year-old Mainer has thrived through childhood poverty, a world war and now a pandemic

by Abigail Curtis November 25, 2020November 25, 2020
Posted inAroostook

Sherman’s last World War II vet recalls his experience in the world’s greatest conflict

by Alexander MacDougall November 11, 2020November 11, 2020
Posted inPortland

After 76 years, a D-Day hero’s long-lost Purple Heart returns to his family

by Troy R. Bennett September 18, 2020September 18, 2020
Posted inEditorials

Across the Atlantic, a memorial everyone should be able to celebrate

by The BDN Editorial Board July 5, 2020July 5, 2020
Posted inBangor

Bust of Penobscot Nation elder who stormed the beach at D-Day will be installed in Normandy

by Emily Burnham June 30, 2020June 30, 2020

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