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Wondering what to do that's memorable this Memorial Day? Here's some ideas:

Nan Kirlin: Memorial Day, a reason to remember

World War I is long, long gone. So, too, is Uncle Harold. Gone is the second World War. Memories linger on of those who served and were injured and those who died in battles over the decades.

Veterans share the importance of a poem, the flower and why they plan to pass them out locally this Memorial Day.

Connecticut crowds turn out for Tolland's Memorial Day Parade and Observance Ceremony

The wall is filled with more than 645,000 red poppies. One for each of the men and women who laid down their lives in service to our country since World War I (WWI). It also features the history of the poppy and its relationship to honoring soldiers.

The flower has endured for more than a century as a symbol of battlefield valor and should be embraced as Memorial Day nears.

The Vermont National Guard held its annual Memorial Day ceremony Thursday afternoon at its Fallen Heroes Memorial.

The latest on the Zonta Club of Auburn and its work to empower women through service and advocacy.

While the holiday synonymous with the start of summer does bring thoughts of happiness, Memorial Day in its true meaning takes on a more somber tone.