SCARBOROUGH -- The state will host its Silver Star Honorable Service Medal presentation at the Maine Veterans Home at 1:00 p.m. today.

The state will be recognizing a group of World War II, Korean and Vietnam veterans who were wounded and were awarded a Purple Heart or were Prisoners of War.

This event is open to the public. For questions contact Peter Ogden, Maine Veterans' Services at (207)626-4464.

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