Veterans thanked for their service in Farmington, Wilton

Presentation of flags, speeches given by local and state dignitaries, plus the placement of wreaths at war memorials were part of ceremonies honoring veterans.

Honoring area veterans

Photos: Veterans honored in Farmington, Wilton

Services in Farmington and Wilton were held Thursday to honor veterans, their families and friends.

Veterans Day events planned in Tri-Town region

Members of veterans organizations and their auxiliaries will hold services in the region Thursday morning, Nov. 11.

For veteran of reserves, service is lifetime duty

Randy Jack’s military career could have ended in 1971 with a 4F classification. Then he found a way to serve for 38 years with the Army Reserves and Air National Guard. His dedication continues in retirement with the Ring-McKeen American Legion post 151 in West Paris.

Marine veteran completes mission to build memorial for Vietnam War vets

Charlie Paul, who served 25 months in Vietnam during the height of the war, raised more than $6,500 to build a granite monument that will be dedicated Thursday during the Veterans Day observance in Lewiston.

Vietnam War memorial to be dedicated at Veterans Day observance in Lewiston

The ceremony will take place at 10 a.m. Thursday at Veterans Memorial Park.

Jolted by suicides, Navy veteran embarks on life-saving mission

The Maine Veterans Project helps veterans connect over shared struggles, then uses ‘the power of community’ to keep them safe.

Leeds society to host open house, holiday sale Dec. 4

The society plans also to commemorate Veterans Day on Nov. 14 at the Veterans’ Memorial.

Veterans Day events planned in Farmington, Wilton

Veterans will be recognized Thursday, Nov. 11, with programs that morning in Farmington and later in Wilton.