veterans
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DAR lunch honors area Vietnam veterans
The Seth Warner–Rhoda Farrand Chapter of the DAR held its 12th annual lunch for area Vietnam veterans on April 11.
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Veterans honored with wreaths in Cornwall
Volunteers gathered at the DAR Samson Memorial on Saturday, Dec. 13, to prepare for a day of service to veterans.
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Vietnam veterans honored with quilts for their service
On Saturday, Nov. 8, the Seth Warner-Rhoda Farrand Chapter of the DAR held a Quilts of Valor ceremony for two local Vietnam veterans — Steve McElroy and Joanne…
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Quilters wrap veterans in love, appreciation
Representatives of Quilts of Valor and Ferrisburgh’s Patriotic Spirits turned out at the Middlebury Quilt Show on Saturday, Oct. 11, to drape seven area veterans in quilts honoring…
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Police replace stolen flag that flew for late veteran
Vergennes Police Sergeant Adam O’Neill knew quickly on New Year’s Eve that the woman calling the station was upset. City homeowner Tracy Tembreull was reporting the theft of…
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Area veterans honored with Quilts of Valor
On Saturday, Jan. 11, the Seth Warner–Rhoda Farrand Chapter of the DAR held a Quilts of Valor ceremony for two local Vietnam veterans.
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Vt. Scouts honor vets with parade this Saturday
Scouts from around the state will come to Brandon to honor veterans with a parade this Saturday morning.
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Local veterans describe their service and reception at home
For those who’ve served in the United States Armed Forces, often the battles they face don’t end once they return home. Navigating health problems, finding work and reconnecting…
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Starksboro’s Orvis gets scholarship
The local chapter of The Forty and Eight, a national veterans organization, has awarded scholarships to five outstanding students in nursing programs in colleges in Vermont.
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Vt. businesses back their soldier employees
Vermont Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve has announced its combined 2023-2024 award recipients for service and support to Vermont’s National Guard and U.S. Armed Forces Reserve…
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More vets town halls scheduled through November
Vets Town Hall, a Vermont-based nonprofit that works to increase understanding between veterans and civilians, is partnering with local organizations to host six events throughout the state this…
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Letter to the editor: Work together to support veterans
By the time Veterans Day arrives, the 2024 election will have hopefully ended. Many town hall events were held to inform the public of candidate positions on policy…
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VUHS seniors walk for veterans
The Vergennes Union High School Class of 2025 set a goal of raising $3,500 for its Senior Walkathon, which was held on a cool and mostly cloudy Thursday,…
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Local veterans invited to speak at town hall in Bristol
Addison County is home to many who have served in the United States Armed Forces, and community members next week will get a chance to hear from some…
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Veterans dedicate replaced gravestones
The weather report was ominous, but the groups involved in the Remembrance Ceremony and Memorial Dedication for two veterans interred in the Vergennes Burying Ground decided to forge…
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Fly fishing is therapy for some veterans
“Many veterans no longer refer to it as PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder),” Bob Almeter points out. “They call it Post Traumatic Stress (PTS). It’s not a disorder.…