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Bureau of Veterans' Service State of Maine Press Releases

459 Press Releases
  • Published on June 24, 2020 - 18:00 GMT

    Military Child Education Coalition: free resources for Veteran families

    The summer months have always been a productive time to catch up on reading and resources in preparation for the upcoming school year. This year, in particular, when so many of our lives have been upended, using the summer months to reset plans and …

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  • Published on June 21, 2020 - 04:01 GMT

    LGBT veterans may apply for discharge upgrades

    For veterans in the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community, there is an immense sense of pride that comes from serving their country. Unfortunately for some, they were involuntarily separated from the military due to their sexual orientation, …

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  • Published on June 20, 2020 - 05:00 GMT

    How a program that teaches veterans to farm pivoted during the pandemic

    The BDN is making the most crucial coverage of the coronavirus pandemic and its economic impact in Maine free for all readers. Click here for all coronavirus stories. You can join others committed to safeguarding this vital public service by purchasing a …

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  • Published on June 19, 2020 - 14:00 GMT

    Positive steps for your mental health

    Many studies have shown a relationship, at times, between alcohol use and suicidal thoughts and/or suicide attempts. Sometimes people wonder, “When is alcohol a problem?” Common signs that may suggest further consideration include: Drinking more or for …

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  • Published on June 17, 2020 - 20:37 GMT

    Veterans' organizations eager to reopen halls July 1

    American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars posts are a lifeline for many veterans seeking to socialize and share experiences that can sometimes be difficult for non-veterans to comprehend. The COVID-19 pandemic has closed that important outlet for …

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  • Published on June 17, 2020 - 18:00 GMT

    VA enhances mental health treatment with measurement based care

    How do we measure mental health? Mental health treatment can be complicated, and adjustments are often needed to make it as effective as possible. When treatment isn’t meeting the Veteran’s goals or leading to improvement, VA encourages the Veteran and …

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  • Published on June 17, 2020 - 17:02 GMT

    Johns Hopkins is Offering Free Online Course in Psychological First Aid

    As the world becomes more and more attentive to the importance of mental health, researchers are offering up an invaluable resource on how to give “psychological first aid” to a distressed person—and it is available for free. Johns Hopkins University is …

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  • Published on June 16, 2020 - 13:50 GMT

    Safe firearm storage saves lives

    More women than ever are taking on the responsibility of firearm ownership. Women Veterans are well-trained in the care and use of firearms, but other members of your home may not be. During National Safety Month this June, VA encourages women Veterans to …

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  • Published on June 12, 2020 - 13:00 GMT

    VA's Million Veteran Program seeking female Veterans for genetic-based studies

    Rosalie Liotta and her caregiver, Cathy Adkins, are both Veterans. Liotta enlisted in WAVES, the women’s branch of the U.S. Naval Reserve during World War II. Adkins served in the U.S. Air Force from 1980 to 1995. In one of her assignments, she worked as …

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  • Published on June 11, 2020 - 13:00 GMT

    Disaster relief webinars offer resources for Veteran-owned small businesses

    The coronavirus (COVID-19) has impacted our nation’s small businesses, including the 2.5 million Veteran-owned small businesses across the country. To assist these Veteran entrepreneurs, VA’s Office of Small & Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) …

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  • Published on June 11, 2020 - 08:00 GMT

    National nonprofit announces first Maine chair

    AUGUSTA — State Funeral for World War II Veterans is pleased to announce Todd Schultz, West Point graduate and recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross and three Bronze Stars, has been named the Founding Chairman in Maine. In September of 2017, State …

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  • Published on May 30, 2020 - 20:00 GMT

    VA highlights rural Veterans during Mental Health Month

    Creating a sense of community may look different for each of us. While some Americans enjoy the close proximity of city life, those who live in rural areas welcome the less crowded towns and wide open spaces as signs of home. Although many rural residents …

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  • Published on May 23, 2020 - 08:00 GMT

    Bureau of Veterans' Services: How to remember our heroes this Memorial Day

    We are what we remember. Let’s remember our heroes. For many, Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer. It’s a time when we gather together with family and friends at backyard barbecues, hit the road with our camping trailers to remote locations …

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  • Published on May 20, 2020 - 23:16 GMT

    Memorial stone delivered to Veterans Memorial Park

    Coast Guard veteran Stephen Paquette, plaid shirt in the middle of the photo, looks at a Vietnam War-era A-7 Corsair fighter jet in Veterans Memorial Park in Lewiston on Wednesday morning as fellow veteran, Jerry Dewitt, next to him, talks about the …

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  • Published on May 20, 2020 - 16:39 GMT

    Bates College to start building a Veterans Plaza on its campus

    LEWISTON — Two years after announcing it would create something to honor veterans on its campus, Bates College plans soon to start construction of a new Veterans Plaza that aims to be both inviting and somewhat seclusive. It will be the first significant …

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  • Published on May 20, 2020 - 00:00 GMT

    Create an online memorial for a loved one on the Veterans Legacy Memorial Website

    In time for Memorial Day 2020, VA’s National Cemetery Administration (NCA) has enhanced capabilities on the Veterans Legacy Memorial (VLM) website for family, friends, and visitors to leave tributes or comments on a Veteran’s memorial page. The Veterans …

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  • Published on May 19, 2020 - 15:37 GMT

    Central Maine Memorial Day weekend festivities and cancelations

    Memorial Day services and parades are in question this year because of COVID-19 concerns. Below is a partial list of events and cancelations. MEMORIAL DAY EVENTS Belgrade, May 25, virtual event, Facebook or Zoom, townofbelgrade.com. The names of veterans …

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  • Published on May 18, 2020 - 18:00 GMT

    PBS Memorial Day Concert to air May 24, 2020

    Capital Concerts announced that a special presentation of the NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT, hosted by Tony Award-winner Joe Mantegna and Emmy Award-winner Gary Sinise, will air on PBS and feature new performances and tributes filmed around the country to …

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  • Published on April 26, 2020 - 22:01 GMT

    Maine VA health care professionals deploy to New York City

    SOUTH PORTLAND — An emergency department nurse and a former Army National Guard machine gunner for convoy escorts in Iraq, Nora Hoesing has never shied away from either danger or a fight. That’s why she volunteered for a 14-day deployment at a veterans …

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  • Published on April 26, 2020 - 02:54 GMT

    Rolling Thunder brightened the day of residents and staff at the Maine Veterans' home

    Rolling Thunder brightened the day of residents and staff at the Maine Veterans' home Copy Link Copy {copyShortcut} to copy Link copied! Updated: 10:54 PM EDT Apr 25, 2020 Hide Transcript Show Transcript THIS AN ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP. FOR WMTW NEWS 8, IM …

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