June Newsletter

The Consulate General of the Republic of Korea and Maine Bureau of Veterans' Services have partnered to identify and invite Korean War Veterans (boots on the ground 1950-1953, and in country service up to one year following the July 1953 armistice), and their families to attend.

Special recognition will be presented by the Consulate General to veterans or next of kin to honor their service and sacrifice towards the liberation of their country.

Event information:

July 26, 2024

1:00 p.m.

Maine State House, Hall of Flags

*Pre-registration is required

June 12th, the Maine Bureau of Veterans' Services along with VA Maine hosted our first annual Women Veteran Appreciation Day.

The event featured speakers Rebecca Cornell du Houx, Angela Baker, and Donna Loring and included onsite representatives from the Maine Bureau of Veterans' Services, VA Maine, American Legion, DAV, Honor Flight Maine, and more.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended our Women Veterans Appreciation Day event and a special thanks to our inspiring speakers.

Maine Military & Community Network's Annual Conference

June 14th the Maine Bureau of Veterans' Services attended and participated in The Maine Military & Community Network’s Annual Conference held in Portland. The event featured great speakers, productive panel discussions, and an informative resource fair!

The Maine Military and Community Network is a community effort to understand, prevent, and help address the challenges faced by current and former military members and their families, as well as their communities.

For more info, please visit https://mainemcn.com/

Maine Veterans' Dental Network (MVDN) Launches Online Application

This new online application is the Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services latest effort to streamline and deliver a more efficient experience for Maine veterans.

The new MVDN online application, along with all the Bureau’s online applications can be found at:

https://www.maine.gov/veterans/program-webforms/index.html and will also be utilized to re-apply for the program in the new year.

Launched in 2021 by the Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services and sponsored by the generosity of Northeast Delta Dental and the Maine Masonic Charitable Foundation, the MVDN serves as an oral health safety net for Maine’s veterans who cannot afford to pay out of pocket and do not have dental insurance. Many veterans who have utilized the program have shared that it was their first time accessing oral health care since separating from the military.

The program is administered in partnership with 23 participating non-profit dental clinics, Federally Qualified Health Centers, and Maine’s dental teaching schools. Services are offered on a first-come, first-serve basis until grant funding is exhausted.

Veterans applying for the program must submit their DD Form 214 (Honorable or General Under Honorable conditions) and proof of residency. Proof of residency can be established with a State of Maine Driver’s License or Maine I.D. Card. If you need assistance completing your application or accessing your DD Form 214, please contact the Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services at one of our eight field offices and please bring the requested documentation to your appointment.

If you have any questions about the MVDN program, contact the Bureau at 207-287-6836 or email MVDN.mainebvs@maine.gov



2024 Lottery Results

We are pleased to announce the list of winners and alternates of our 2024 Disabled Veterans' Controlled Moose Hunt lottery!

Winners:

Norman A. Millett, Jr. - Bangor

Michael Munitz - Connor Twp.

George K. Kariotis - New Gloucester

David A. Culp - Auburn

Benjamin S. Hammond - Dixmont

Alternates:

Daniel Vincent Dube - Lewiston

Kurt Fredrick Leavitt - Hope

Kyle T. Williams - Winslow

Kylie Elizabeth Bean - Hampden

Michael G. Michael - Westfield

If you’re interested in sponsoring a veteran slot for the Disabled Veterans' Controlled Moose Hunt, please reach out to Smoldering Lake Outfitters Veterans Afield Foundation here: www.veteransafieldfoundation.org

Congratulations to our selected participants!

Barbershop At Togus Has Re-Opened

After being impacted by flooding, the barbershop at Togus has re-opened for men and women's haircuts. Patriot Clips is located at Building 204 across from the cafeteria and open Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Cash only.

July 18 - 21 (Memorial): The Wall That Heals, Vietnam Veterans Memorial Replica & Mobile Education Center. Biddeford Middle School. Free to the public, open 24 hours a day. For more information visit www.vvmf.org/the-wall-that-heals

July 20 (Lobster Bake): 5:00 p.m. 3rd Annual Maine Lobster Bake supporting Pine Grove Programs. $50 suggested donation. Live and silent auctions will be available. RSVP to Tim Corbett at hugh.t.corbett@gmail.com or call 207-441-5587. 19 Nottingham Lane, Belgrade.

July 23 (Recreation): 12:00 p.m. Paintball at Maine Military Supply. Bring hydration and safe clothes for paintball, Maine Veterans Project will cover the rest. 179 Main Road, Holden. For more information visit www.maineveteransproject.org

July 26 (Recognition Event): 1:00 p.m. Korean War Veterans Recognition Day. Honoring Korean War Veterans (Boots on the ground 1950-1953, and in country service up to one year following the July 1953 armistice). Maine State House, Augusta. Pre-registration required. For more information, please visit: www.maine.gov/veterans

July 27 (Resource Fair): 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Geriatrics & Extended Care Townhall & Resource Fair. For veterans, spouses, or caregivers of veterans. 25 Industrial Park Road, Boothbay.

July 27 (Fundraiser): 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Jam the Jeep. Bring toiletries to donate to homeless veterans and foster children. Hosted by the Emerson & Lane American Legion Auxiliary Unit 132 Richmond. 55 Carding Machine Road, Richmond.

August 3 (Resource Fair): 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Veterans Holistic Resource Fair. Event will feature numerous speakers and workshops around holistic health. Free entry to all veterans *park fees apply. Thomas Point Beach Park, Brunswick.



August 17 (Motorcycle Ride): 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Ride For Maine Veterans Project. Ride will begin at Canyon Networks in Newport and end at Mossy Ledge Distillery in Etna. $20 per rider, $30 with passenger.