by Admin | May 25, 2016 | Blog, Veterans
Governor LePage recently announced a thrilling new initiative to benefit the brave men and women of Maine who have given their lives in service to the country. A new easy-to-navigate website will connect veterans to governmental programs. As we head into the Memorial...
by Admin | Apr 7, 2016 | Maine, Veterans
When David Smith first came home from service in Vietnam, he built a wall around him. He didn’t talk to people about his experience because he didn’t expect to be thanked. Now, years later, the Togus hospital of VA Maine Health Care Systems joined 300 others across...
by Aaron Chadbourne | Jan 27, 2016 | Maine, Taxes, Veterans
Our nation’s veterans earned our respect through a career of public service and sacrifice, and Governor Paul R. LePage wants to make Maine an attractive destination for both current and future military retirees. Earlier this year, the governor proposed a comprehensive...
by Aaron Chadbourne | Jan 27, 2016 | 2016, Maine, Politics, Taxes, Veterans
Our nation’s veterans earned our respect through a career of public service and sacrifice. As a result, Governor Paul R. LePage strives to turn Maine into an attractive destination for both current and future military retirees. Earlier this year, the governor proposed...
by Aaron Chadbourne | Jan 19, 2016 | Maine, Politics, Veterans
Today the Maine State Senate confirmed Governor LePage’s nominee, Col. Doug Farnham of Bangor to serve as the next Adjutant General and Commissioner of the Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management. Below is the testimony that I presented on...
by Aaron Chadbourne | Dec 21, 2015 | Maine, Veterans
Today marks the 92nd birthday of US Navy Veteran Robert Coles – Pearl Harbor survivor and Maine resident. Twice, this year, I have had the pleasure of meeting Robert Coles at the Maine State House, and I wanted to share his story. At the early age of 17, Robert...