AUGUSTA — A pair of bills that would add three staff members to Maine’s Bureau of Veterans Services sailed through the Legislature’s Veterans and Legal Affairs Committee on Wednesday with unanimous approval. The bills, one of which seeks to make the bureau the lead agency on tackling the issue of homeless veterans, were the result […]
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Bills meant to bolster services and access for Maine vets get hearings
AUGUSTA — A slate of bills aimed at helping more Maine veterans get access to the services and benefits available to them are set for public hearings at the State House next week. The bills, all the result of recommendations from a special legislative commission that worked over the summer to review the state’s Bureau […]
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No property taxes for veterans
During the past 10 years, I, and others, have attempted to get elected officials to acknowledge and act for the totally disabled, service-connected disabled veterans. We always get the same runaround, such as the recent response from elected official Bill Diamond: “I will take your comments under advisement as we consider legislation in the next […]
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Report: Maine’s Bureau of Veterans Services should be upgraded, expanded
AUGUSTA — A new report released Friday is recommending Maine’s Bureau of Veterans Services be expanded and revamped so it can better serve the state’s estimated 140,000 military veterans. The report shows it’s been more than 15 years since the bureau has received any updated policies or targeted funding, and that younger veterans — those from […]
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Legislative panel supports arts day for veterans in Maine
AUGUSTA — It may seem like a small gesture, but it’s a meaningful one for Maine veterans who are also artists. On Wednesday, the Legislature’s State and Local Government Committee voted unanimously in support of a bill that would establish Nov. 1 as Veterans in the Arts and Humanities Day. The committee moved the bill from […]
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Veterans deserve to be honored
Evidently veterans in the local cemeteries don’t deserve to have a wreath. Why are the deceased veterans at the national cemetery more deserving than the local veterans? Gracelawn Memorial Park in Auburn has a section of grounds for veterans but nothing to show where it is. When my husband passed away, he wanted his ashes […]
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Paul LePage: Help veterans before Syrian refugees
Then the governor brought up the president’s desire to move ahead with plans to allow 10,000 Syrian refugees into the U.S. He says the White House should be more focused on helping veterans. “Mister President, let’s take care of our military that you sent over there to fight to keep our freedoms,” LePage said. “Let’s […]
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A tribute to all veterans
Recently, I attended the service for veterans at Prince of Peace Parish Holy Family Church and I want to compliment Anne Sevidio and her committee on a wonderful program. This was my 12th year in attendance, and I must say this has to be the most emotional of all previous years. I am not a […]
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Nice gesture to veterans
On Veterans Day, I went to Mac’s Grill in Auburn for a complimentary burger. After the meal, I asked the waitress if I owed anything, as I had ordered fries, slaw and a soft beverage. She replied that everything was free that day because I was a veteran. I then left a tip for the waitress, […]
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Important to care for veterans
Nothing illustrates the character of this country more than how it cares for its veterans. The emotional scars of service make it especially important that this nation provides quality mental health services to its heroes. Veterans centers do just that, providing convenient, community-based counseling to veterans to keep them, their families and their communities safe. […]