Maineiac Connector

06/03/2026

06/01/2026

Homeless Veterans
Stand Down
Ellsworth
June 24, 2026, 9am - 2pm
Location: UMA Ellsworth Center, 248 State St. Suite 1, Ellsworth, ME
The Maine Bureau of Veterans' Services in partnership with the VA and community organizations will host eight Homeless Veterans Mobile Stand Downs in 2026. These events are designed to connect homeless and at-risk veterans with critical resources, including:
• Housing assistance
• Benefits support
• Healthcare services
• Employment & training opportunities
• Personal care items
• And more
If you are a veteran who is, or at-risk of becoming homeless, please contact us at 207-287-7019 or [email protected]

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06/01/2026

VA Maine Su***de Prevention Program will participate in Gun Storage Check Week June 1-5
The inaugural observance convened by NSSF® —The Firearm Industry Trade Association—to encourage gun owners and their families to check on their firearm storage practices and do their part to prevent unwanted access.

In 2023, fi****ms were involved in 73.3% of Veteran deaths by su***de. Secure firearm storage is a method of lethal means safety, which can decrease risk of su***de by increasing the amount of time and space between someone in a suicidal crisis and lethal means.

Su***de prevention will have informational tables with firearm safety and su***de prevention resources, including free gun cable locks, at the following locations:
• Togus: Lobby of Building 200 June 1st and 4th from 9am-12pm
• Lewiston CBOC June 1st from 10:30-2pm
• Bangor CBOC June 1st from 8:30-10am and June 4th from 11:30am-1pm
• Portland CBOC June 4th from 10am-2pm
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06/01/2026

• NEW The Journal of Military, Veteran and Family Health (JMVFH) Artist Submission Portal is open. Whether you paint, draw, sculpt, or design, this is your chance to showcase your work. Submit your artwork for a chance to be featured on the cover of an upcoming JMVFH issue.

Our Artist Submission Portal is now available. Whether you paint, draw, sculpt, or design, this is your chance to showcase your work.

05/28/2026

FREE MOVIE NIGHT

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How To Train Your Dragon (Live Action)

Maine Savings Amphitheater
Friday June 19th
6:00-8:45 pm

Bring a blanket, find a cozy spot on the pavilion lawn,
and enjoy an evening of fun for the whole family.
(Seriously, adults will LOVE this movie)

Enter through the LL Bean North-West Entrance
(ADA Accessible), across from Dunkin Donuts.
Concessions available for purchase
(no chairs, outside food or drink permitted).

Doors open at 6:00pm, movie begins at 6:30pm.

Brought to you by Bangor Parks & Recreation and Waterfront Concerts

Program details and list of activities for online registration.

05/26/2026

Veterans and Community Connection Expo

Saturday, June 6th
10AM to 2PM
Boothbay Railway Village, 586 Wiscasset Rd., Boothbay, ME 04537
• Connect with federal, state, and community partners regarding available benefits & resources.
• Music, food, giveaways, and entertainment for the whole family!
• Over 30 organizations!

05/26/2026

Homeless Veterans Stand Down | Presque Isle
May 27, 2026, 9am - 2pm
Location: Hope and Prosperity Resource Center,
1 Edgemont Drive, Presque Isle, Maine
The Maine Bureau of Veterans' Services in partnership with the VA and community organizations will host our first Homeless Veterans Mobile Stand Down of 2026. This event is designed to connect homeless and at-risk veterans with critical resources, including:
• Housing assistance
• Benefits support
• Healthcare services
• Employment & training opportunities
• Personal care items
• And more
If you are a veteran who is, or at-risk of becoming homeless, please contact us at 207-287-7019 or [email protected]

Time: May 27, 2026, 9am - 2pm Location: Hope and Prosperity Resource Center, 1 Edgemont Drive, Presque Isle, Maine The Maine Bureau of Veterans' Services in partnership with the VA and community organizations will host a Homeless Veterans Stand Down in Presque Isle.This event is designed to connect....

05/26/2026

• Veterans Crisis Line - 24/7, confidential crisis support for Veterans and their loved ones. Dial 988 then Press 1, chat online, or text 838255

24/7, confidential crisis support for Veterans and their loved ones. Contact the Veterans Crisis Line: Dial 988 then Press 1, chat online, or text 838255.

05/26/2026

• The U.S. Department of Labor’s Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS) has a wide range of resources and programs, all working to enable America's veterans, service members and their spouses to reach their full potential in the workplace.

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