Honoring Brave Firefighters
Oct. 5 was a day of solemn remembrance as firefighters, families, and grateful citizens from throughout our State gathered at the Maine Firefighters Memorial to pay tribute to the men and women of our fire services who have dedicated their lives to…
Leaving No Stone Unturned
When I first met Sammee Quong several years ago, I knew I was meeting someone unique. Sammee has a smile that will knock you flat, and beautiful tattoos several of which are ginkgo leaves in honor of her Chinese heritage. Saying that she is “retired” is…
ME Honorable Service Coin & Plaque
On January 10, 2019, the Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services (MBVS) was pleased to announce the final design selection for the new State of Maine Honorable Service Coin and Plaque, which will honor all Maine Veterans, past and present, regardless of their…