A unique memorial to the Civil War in Mount Hope Cemetery
WRITTEN BY ANNE GABBIANELLI When strolling through Bangor’s Mount Hope Cemetery, there is a monument that at first glance looks like something out of a sci-fi movie. No, perhaps it has Gothic overtones, or maybe it’s something that stepped out of Greek literature. But upon further…
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Using your veteran benefits to better yourself and your community
WRITTEN BY WANDA CURTIS Transitioning from military life to civilian life can be challenging. Some veterans find they lack the training and/or skills needed to succeed in the outside world after discharge. Taking advantage of benefits available under the GI bill, which may cover college tuition,…
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Maine Arts commissions works to support veteran artists
WRITTEN BY CASEY BERNARD Artwork created by more than 40 Maine veterans is currently on display as part of the annual Maine Veterans Art Exhibit hosted by the Maine Arts Commission. Artworks ranging from photography, painting, sculpture, and crafts will be on display at the State…
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An interview with Jodi Brasslett, co-founder of The Marino Project
WRITTEN BY CASEY BERNARD The Marino Project was founded in 2020 by Joe and Jodi Brasslett, owners of Home Roofing Solutions, as a way to give back to the Maine veteran community. Although not veterans themselves, they felt driven to recognize the enormous impact veterans have…
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UMA – welcoming military service personnel, veterans, and their families for over 55 years
COURTESY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MAINE OF AT AUGUSTA (UMA) At the University of Maine at Augusta (UMA), veterans and active duty military personnel will find a wide range of courses, degrees, and services available to them at campuses in Augusta and Bangor, at eight statewide…
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Over 30 years of greeting troops at Bangor International Airport
COURTESY OF THE MAINE TROOP GREETERS In the early months of 1991, a group of local veterans took the lead as thousands of community members descended on Bangor International Airport to show gratitude to our nation’s troops. Within those crowds were high school bands and sports…
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