Suicide, a major public health concern that affects everyone, takes the lives of an estimated 45,000 Americans–including 6,000 Veterans–each year. To combat Veteran suicide, President Donald J. Trump recently signed an executive order (EO) titled “National …
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Verani Realty has announced that the company recently raised $60,000 to benefit Veterans Count through two events hosted by their philanthropic endeavor, VeraniCARES. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Verani Realty and …
AUGUSTA — The Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services has announced that the American Legion and Easterseals Maine will be points of contact for distribution of Veterans’ Emergency Financial Assistance (VEFA), which is the result of the passage of LD 1736 in …
Brett and Alexa at Backpack For Life’s 4th Annual Golf Outing, 2019. Fighting Veteran homelessness will always be a challenge. For many, it is difficult to adjust to civilian life. While you are in, you are told where to be and when to be there. …
Jet set disabled Vets on Space-A flights When congress signed the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act last year,100% service connected disabled Veterans became eligible for Space Available Travel. Better known as ‘Space-A’ or military hops, …
WAYNE — Later in the day would come the cookouts and family gatherings and boat rides that would mark the unofficial start of summer vacation season. But for a stretch of time Monday, on a perfect Maine late-spring morning, the people of this small western …
SKOWHEGAN — Derek DeFelice encouraged families to enjoy being together on Memorial Day — while also asking them to remember those who made it possible. DeFelice, a U.S. Army veteran who served in Afghanistan and Iraq and was awarded a Purple Heart, spoke …
The Westbrook Memorial Day parade rolled down Main Street on Monday as hundreds of people lined the streets to show their appreciation for fallen American service members throughout history. In star-spangled outfits and waving miniature American flags, …
Camden's Memorial Day Parade and observances took place under a brilliant sunny sky May 27. Many gathered along Elm and Main streets, and walked to Mountain View Cemetery to share in the somber remembrances for those who gave their lives serving in the …
Monument Park in downtown Houlton was filled with people paying their respects to individuals who have lost their lives in the line of service. Monday’s festivities began at Soldier Hill, located at the cemetery on Smyrna Street, with a brief ceremony that …
Five months into his tour of Vietnam, Charles Soule of Lewiston volunteered to ride on a gun truck, one of three that was guarding a convoy of about 20 tankers, each filled with 5,000 gallons of fuel to supply a base near the Laos border. Assigned to the …
LIVERMORE FALLS — World War II veteran Paul Simoneau, 95, “went through hell” during his time overseas in the U.S. Navy. He served for 3½ years aboard the USS Escalante, an oil tanker that carried high-octane gasoline. He was involved in four invasions: …
Chelsea The VA Maine HealthCare System will hold its annual Memorial Day observance on Monday in the Togus National Cemetery. The observance will be conducted first in the East Cemetery and then immediately afterward in the West Cemetery. Meet in the B205 …
The following is a list of Memorial Day observances. All events take place Monday, May 27. Appleton 10:00 a.m. — A ceremony will be held at the Miller Yard Cemetery. In the event of rain, the ceremony will be held at the Medomak Valley Grange. 11:00 a.m. — …
Robert L. Beckman, PhD May 24, 2019 at 10:34 am Mr. Secretary. With your background, surely you understand the implications of so many untreated brain wounds on force readiness, family unity, and mental health. It’s a good time to appeal to you to utilize …
John Sessions, chairman of the Historic Flight Foundation, was thrilled to see the more than 1,000 Mainers who came to experience the D-Day squadron of World War II-era planes stopping over in Presque Isle on their way to Europe. “My father was a …
Editor’s note: this blog was updated Sept. 30, 2020. Spring flowers are blooming, the summer travel season quickly approaches and Veterans are joining the 330-million yearly visitors enjoying U.S. National Parks. Many Veterans, with a service connected …
WATERVILLE — Daniel Parker fears that younger people will forget the importance of Memorial Day — of honoring those who died while serving their country. Parker, commander of Forest J. Pare Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1285, of Waterville, hopes young …
Women Veterans deserve and expect high-quality health care to address their needs, and in some cases their needs include deciding when motherhood is right for them. Whether women Veterans are looking to start a family or to prevent pregnancy, VA can help. …
