Prodded by Jared Golden, the VA plans to open a 24-bed facility in 2022 so Maine veterans won’t have to travel out of state for treatment.
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Maine bill would help veterans discharged because of sexual orientation
The measure calls for Maine’s Bureau of Veterans Services to provide state benefits to veterans who received other-than-honorable discharges before the federal ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ law was repealed in 2011.
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Jay VFW chicken BBQ May 25
JAY — VFW Post 3335 will be allowed to hold its annual Memorial Day Chicken barbecue, on Monday, May 25, at its location on 64 Jewell St. Dinners will be available starting at approximately 4:30 p.m. Although closed to indoor dining and activities, Post 3335 will be able to serve its traditional chicken dinner by […]
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Face Time: Jerry DeWitt — tireless advocate for veterans
Jerry DeWitt of New Gloucester has spent much of his life helping veterans in some way, shape or form. DeWitt, who spent 28 years with the Army in the medical field, has spent his retirement from the Army as a veterans outreach specialist at Tri-County Mental Health Services and as chairman of the Lewiston-Auburn Veterans […]
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VFW helps fellow vets in need
PARIS — Last fall was busy for the VFW 9787 Auxiliary in Paris. Two fellow veterans, one from Norway and one from South Paris, were struggling with home maintenance. Unable to afford to pay building contractors and suppliers to keep their homes habitable and warm, they turned to the VFW for help. “This is why […]
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Friday night is Veterans Appreciation Night at OHCHS basketball games
PARIS — Northeast Bank to sponsor Vikings/Cheverus basketball double header and Veterans Appreciation Night Friday evening, both the Oxford Hills girls and boys Varsity teams will take the floor for a rare home court double header against the Cheverus Stags. The games hold important playoff implications in the HealPoint standings for both the boys and […]
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Christmas drive for deployed military a success
VFW 9787 Auxiliary and American Legion Foster Carroll Post 72 of South Paris teamed up to brighten the holidays for servicemen serving away from home. The groups plan to make the drive an annual event.
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Veterans share concerns with Rep. Jared Golden at Dixfield town hall
Lack of services, phone problems and claim requests among issues shared Monday.
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Winthrop mourns loss of former police officer and decorated soldier, Gilbert Turcotte
Turcotte, who was remembered as an advocate for fellow veterans and a hero, died on Nov. 10.
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Veterans reflect on their service — and the public’s gratitude — at Winthrop breakfast
Four veterans reflected on their time in the Army, Navy and Marines at the American Legion on Sunday.