Category: Veterans
Scouts fete American Legion at May 6 breakfast in Augusta
AUGUSTA — The Kennebec Valley District of Scouting will honor the American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary, and Sons of the American Legion during a special…
Disabled Veterans’ Controlled Moose Hunt applications available
AUGUSTA – Applications for the annual Maine Disabled Veterans’ Controlled Moose Hunt are available from the Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services. This year, there will…
Miles for Mills is ‘more than just a race’ firefighters say
PHOTO: Firefighters Charissa Kerr and Capt. Mike Hughes at last year’s Miles for Mills 5K with Travis Mills (center). The Raymond firefighters ran the race…
Veterans PACT clinic will be held March 27 at Togus
AUGUSTA – A clinic for veterans on the Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act will be held from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday,…
Legion national commander, of Windham, speaks at congressional hearing about veteran care
PHOTO: American Legion Commander Jim Troiola was introduced by Sen. Susan Collins at a joint House and Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee hearing on March 1…
Maine State House ceremony will honor Vietnam veterans
AUGUSTA – The Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services will host a tribute of remembrance, reflection and appreciation for the service of the state’s Vietnam veterans…
Madison Legion Auxiliary turkey pie sale raises more than $2,000
MADISON – American Legion Auxiliary Tardiff-Belanger Unit 39 had another successful turkey pie sale, making and selling 162 pies, with the proceeds benefiting areal food…
USAF Band and Singing Sergeants to perform in Farmington April 2
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The United States Air Force Band and Singing Sergeants will perform a free concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 2, at the…
Maine veterans expo is Feb. 25 in Bangor
BANGOR – An expo for veterans and their families that will provide information and resources related to the Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act,…
Maine veterans being recognized during National Salute to Veteran Patients Week
AUGUSTA — VA Maine Healthcare System is recognizing hospitalized veterans from Feb. 12-18 during National Salute to Veteran Patients week. Since 1978, VA has used…