Archive for the ‘Veteran’s Affairs’ Category:

Partial Listing of Veteran’s Day Services Around Our Area

Written on May 27th, 2011 by George L. Tibbetts Jr.no shouts

TOGUS NATIONAL CEMETERY 8 a.m. Wreath laying ceremony at Togus National Veterans Cemetery in Togus MAINE VETERANS CEMETARY A Memorial Day ceremony will be held at the Maine Veterans’ Memorial [...]

After: Voices From the Veteran Community Opening Reception April 9th 2–4PM

Written on April 8th, 2011 by George L. Tibbetts Jr.no shouts

Six veteran artists present their work at an exhibition at the Lamarche Gallery in the David Saul Smith Union at Bowdoin College. Artist Talk at 3pm. Show runs until April 30. Sponsored by Togus Art Initiative and Cerulean Studios of Hallowell. Participating artists include: Terry Grasse, Aleana Chaplin, David McLeod, William S. Jackson, Neal Caron, and Michael McSweeney. Come see how our those who have served our country use art as a means of expression and as a profession.

Photos Stored in an Old Camera for 68 years Reveal Amazing Pictures of the Attack on Pearl Harbor

Written on December 5th, 2010 by George L. Tibbetts Jr.2 shouts

December 7th is Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. With that fact in mind, I would like to share with you some phenomenal photos that was recently discovered by a reader in an old trunk. These Photos were stored in Brownie Box Camera for 68 years and were taken by an unidentified sailor serving aboard the USS Quapaw ATF110.

Honoring Our Veterans – Successful Thinkers Meet-up in Portland on November 9th

Written on November 8th, 2010 by George L. Tibbetts Jr.one shout

his is a night you do not want to miss. We will honor our military but also have great food, patrotic music, cash bar, fellowship, and networking with 150+ others! Please bring your family & friends that have served in the US Military in some capacity. They will be honored this night. Please RSVP here on Facebook or at: www.MaineSuccessfulThinkers.org

We have some great special music planned, delicious food by CVC Catering…, Veterans & POWs as far back as WWII will be on site, and great networking.. FREE! for all registered guests. This will be in the new renovated ballroom…. awesome venue!

Spectrum Generations and Togus VA Medical Center partner in Veterans Independence Program

Written on September 7th, 2010 by George L. Tibbetts Jr.2 shouts

The healthcare paradigm is shifting and self direction is the model to look for – and what every health system should strive to achieve. It is how long term care is evolving. Currently most long-term care benefits are on an as-needed basis, pieced together based on separate eligibility requirements, and sometimes with several different funding sources.

Veterans for Peace – Inanna Concert on August 26th

Written on August 21st, 2010 by George L. Tibbetts Jr.no shouts

“The war against Iraq is as disastrous as it is unnecessary; perhaps in terms of its wisdom, purpose and motives, the worst war in American history…. Our military men and women…were not called to defend America but rather to attack Iraq. They were not called to die for, but rather to kill for, their country. What more unpatriotic thing could we have asked of our sons and daughters…?” — William Sloane Coffin

Editorial Comment by Cindy Lougee on Lindsay Who?

Written on July 27th, 2010 by George L. Tibbetts Jr.one shout

Lindsey who?! I’m sick of the news coverage being given to a spoiled 20 year old! Here are a few 20 year olds worth knowing about!

Portland Museum of Art Participates in Blue Star Museums Program

Written on June 12th, 2010 by George L. Tibbetts Jr.no shouts

The Portland Museum of Art is participating in the Blue Star Museums Program, a partnership among Blue Star Families, the National Endowment for the Arts, and more than 750 museums [...]

Native American Pow Wow Scheduled for Togus Veterans Administration

Written on June 9th, 2010 by George L. Tibbetts Jr.2 shouts

In honor of our Veterans & their families

The general public and in honor of the Spirits of the Elders, are invited to an Intertribal Pow Wow.This event will be held on Saturday June 19th & Sunday June 20th

Remembering the Fallen This Memorial Day

Written on May 31st, 2010 by George L. Tibbetts Jr.no shouts

By George L. Tibbetts Jr.

In places where most people don’t go, soldiers do because they were told. Such is the way of war because soldiers respond to a nation’s call.

Maine Survivor Outreach Services (SOS) to Hold Family Event in Augusta

Written on April 1st, 2010 by George L. Tibbetts Jr.no shouts

Maine Survivor Outreach Family Get Together to be held at: American Legion Post 2 213 Capitol Street, Augusta, Maine (207) 622-2194 Directions and more » Time: 1:00PM Saturday, April 10th. [...]

April Events at Spectrum Generations Cohen Community Center

Written on March 30th, 2010 by George L. Tibbetts Jr.no shouts

Intermediate Bridge Lessons Instructors, Joan and Jerry Sandidge are ready to show you how to become a better Bridge player at Spectrum Generations’ Cohen Center in Hallowell. This six-week course [...]

Afghanistan, Pakistan, India – Crossroads of Conflict

Written on January 31st, 2010 by George L. Tibbetts Jr.no shouts

2010 Camden Conference Satellite Venue – The 2010 conference to be held on February 19 to the 21st will focus on Afghanistan, Pakistan and India – an area termed the [...]

Former JAG Honored for Providing Low-Cost Legal Advice to Maine National Guard

Written on January 21st, 2010 by George L. Tibbetts Jr.no shouts

  Walter F. McKee, a partner with the law firm Lipman, Katz & McKee, was recently honored at a Maine National Guard ceremony for his work as a Maine Trial [...]

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