On April 10, 2012, US Army Staff Sergeant Travis Mills of the 82nd Airborne was critically injured on his third tour of duty in Afghanistan
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For Gretchen Evans, the Mission to Help Fellow Vets Goes On
For Gretchen Evans, Command Sergeant Major (CSM), Retired, the U.S. Army has been her career, her passion, and her lifelong commitment. In command of all
About Maine: Check Out These November Happenings!
November brings with it the sparkle, excitement, and unique shopping opportunities of the upcoming holiday season. With COVID-19 numbers once again on the rise, it’s best to check
From Mother to Daughter: The Gift of Joni Mitchell
I’m 62, but my 14-year-old self is feeling pretty darn proud these days. That’s when, in the early 1970s, my closest friends and I couldn’t
Patricia Schimpf: Tomboy, Lobsterman, Beauty Queen, Entrepreneur
Patricia Schimpf is starring in her own seafaring Cinderella story. The self-professed tomboy works on a lobster boat and does landscaping work, rarely wears makeup, and has been
A History of Maine Women and War
This article is reprinted with much appreciation to the Maine Historical Society. The segment originally appeared as part of a larger article, Mainers Go to War, on the
Remembering Maine’s Fallen Women Veterans
This article is reprinted with much appreciation to the The Summit Project. To read more about these soldiers, and many others who made the ultimate sacrifice, visit www.thesummitproject.org. Army
Maine Women Surf Celebrates ‘Behind the Waves’
When Pam Chevez moved to Maine from Mexico City five years ago, she had no visions of herself surfing here. Like most people, Pam imagined surfing as a warm-weather activity, done
Jill Ryan: Art Translated into a Clothing Design Firm
“I’m a size large and I don’t know what to wear,” the woman said to Jill, doubtful that the shopping trip would result in any
