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PublishedSeptember 11, 2020
Central Maine Veterans Memorial Park in Winslow looking for help
The daughters of one of the original founders of the park are finding that the money set up in trust for the upkeep of the park is dwindling and time is taking its toll.
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PublishedSeptember 3, 2020
New unit at Togus to help veterans with mental health and substance abuse issues
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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PublishedAugust 7, 2020
Amy Calder: Preserving a Medal of Honor veteran’s memorial
A Capitol Police officer and an American Legion chaplain team up to help raise funds to fix a Civil War veteran's gravestone at Pine Grove Cemetery in Waterville, Amy Calder writes.
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PublishedJuly 21, 2020
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benefits to veterans who received other-than-honorable discharges before the federal 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' law was repealed in 2011.
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PublishedMay 24, 2020
Augusta home for women veterans hires director, still wants residents to leave
Officials of the Betsy Ann Ross House of Hope transitional home for homeless and in-need women veterans say the hiring of Colleen Madigan will help them reorganize and make improvements, but still plan to empty the house of its current four residents who don't want to leave.
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PublishedMarch 24, 2020
Togus VA adds external triage tent to handle coronavirus cases, testing
VA Maine Healthcare-Togus looks to lessen the potential for infection in main hospital building by adding the new unit outside.
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PublishedJanuary 27, 2020
Oakland, Winslow aim to start banner programs to honor hometown soldiers
If 32 more people apply for the $130 banners, Oakland would be one of just a handful of Maine municipalities to participate in the Hometown Heroes banner program.
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PublishedNovember 19, 2019
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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PublishedNovember 17, 2019
South Portland memorial honors a WWII veteran known for modesty, valor
Captured multiple times and awarded a Bronze Star, Barry Scott didn't speak about his experiences because he didn't want to 'brag.'
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PublishedNovember 11, 2019
Maine Voices: Honor your fellow veterans by accessing your earned benefits
If you raised your right hand, the Maine Bureau of Veterans' Services is honored to give you the best support and care we can provide.
