On this episode of the Maine Veterans Spotlight, we spotlight the Military Order of the Purple Heart. We will talk to Robert Olivarez Jr, National Commander of the Military Order of the Purple Heart. Ed Dery, a US Air Force Veteran who served in the early days of satellite technology, also did some work for the space program. We will talk to Larry Leighton Chair for the National Publications Committee Military Order of the Purple Heart and we will round out the show with Kevin Haley Portland Police Officer, Gold Star Brother, and Board Member for Wreaths Across America, Kevin will be welcoming home Vietnam Veterans when the first ever honor flight out of Bangor International Airport lands on Sunday April 27th
Maulian Bryant, executive director of the Wabanaki Alliance and former Tribal Ambassador for the Penobscot Nation, joins us to discuss the issues which impact indigenous people and how we can all support their communities.
During the stop, the Penobscot County deputy found a significant amount of illegal drugs, including over 120 grams of Methamphetamine, nearly 15 grams of Fentanyl and about 6 grams of Crack Cocaine.
