(CNN) - In a surprise move, a bill that would have expanded health care and disability benefits for millions of veterans was blocked. The “Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2022,” also known as the “PACT Act,” was expected to pass …
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HAMPDEN, Maine (WABI) - It’s wheels up on a ride to raise awareness about veteran suicide this weekend. Ride to End the War Within was formed last year. Around 100 riders showed up for the inaugural event. It’s all a part of an effort to honor those that …
A veteran from Brunswick received this year’s Pat Tillman Award on Wednesday, which is awarded to service members who embody the spirit of Pat Tillman, a former NFL player and U.S. Army Ranger. Army Command Sergeant Major Gretchen Evans, who serves as Gov. …
National nonprofit America's VetDogs has been at the Maine State Prison since 2017. Organizers say they're in need of volunteers who live near the Warren area. WARREN, Maine — Most Mainers will never have a reason to go to the Maine State Prison. …
SCARBOROUGH, Maine — Hannaford Supermarkets announced Monday the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) cited Hannaford as a DAV Patriot Employer earlier this year. The nationwide program recognizes businesses whose job opportunities for disabled veterans, …
AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) announced today the launch of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, a new three-digit dialing code available nationwide as an easy-to-remember connection to help for anyone experiencing a …
Virtual and in-person option allows participants to join in from anywhere while helping sponsor veterans’ wreaths for the participating location of their choosing! Wreaths Across America (WAA) proudly announces that registration is open for its annual Stem …
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WASHINGTON (AP) - The House on Wednesday approved a significant expansion of health care and disability benefits for millions of veterans who were exposed to toxic burn pits while serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. The 342-88 vote all but assures the measure …
Ed Harmon credits his grandmother for instilling in him a sense of community. Mary Ann Everett was a kind, powerful woman who loved children and worked hard, supporting herself cleaning homes for the well-to-do in Jamaica Plains, Mass. “My grandmother was …
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BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Bikers and Jeepers set out Saturday morning for a special trek to help honor our veterans. Wilderness Walk for Warriors, a group dedicated to assisting veterans, held their ninth annual Support N’ Escort. The day began with a …
ROCKLAND — This year's Midcoast Maine Veterans Memorial tile dedication ceremony will dedicate 24 newly mounted tiles representing 25 individuals from the Midcoast area who served in the Armed Forces of the United States of America. Among the tiles to …
Due to declining membership, the Veterans Memorial Park Association in Caribou has disbanded and transferred ownership of the property to the city. CARIBOU, Maine — Due to declining membership, the Veterans Memorial Park Association in Caribou has …
LIVERMORE — Resident Peter Stokes spoke with Selectpersons Tuesday night, June 21, about concerns he had with town cemeteries and firemen’s pay. Stokes was appointed to the Cemetery Committee in May 2021. When Selectpersons discussed mowing of the …
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) - A non-profit organization hopes to guide those leaving the military to set down roots in the state of Maine. Boots2Roots mission is to help attract transitioning service members, veterans and their spouses to work and live in …
DEAR SUN SPOTS: A relative sent me information from the June 15 Sun Spots regarding items belong to Arthur R. Cummings. That was my husband’s grandfather’s name. He was a quartermaster during World War II and served some time in France. He was born in …
PORTLAND – Robert Placido, vice chancellor of academic affairs for the University of Maine System, received the Maine Military and Community Network’s Coin of Excellence during its 10th annual conference on Thursday, June 16. This coin recognizes …
AUGUSTA — It’s an annual tradition for U.S. Army Staff Sgt. (Ret.) Travis Mills to visit the students at St. Michael Catholic School in Augusta. The students in grades K-8 have raised money every year since 2018 for the Travis Mills Foundation, located …
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, is cosponsoring bipartisan legislation to help military spouses find employment. The Military Spouse Hiring Act would incentivize small businesses to …
