A message from the Maine Bureau of Veterans' Services
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Property Tax Exemptions for Veterans
Recently, there have been many inquiries about the Veteran Property Tax Exemption offered by the State of Maine. The "Veteran Exemption" is a $6,000 tax credit that is available to the following veterans:
1. A veteran who served during a recognized war period and is 62 years or older;
2. or, is receiving 100% disability as a Veteran;
3. or, became 100% disabled while serving, is eligible for a $6,000 exemption.
Maine Revenue Services also has a very helpful flowchart available on their website that can help determine if you are eligible for the "Veteran Exemption". The flowchart can be found here.
If you are eligible, you may apply by completing the following application.
Maine's Hire-A-Vet Campaign
SAVE THE DATE: Maine's Hire-A-Vet Campaign 2020 VIRTUAL Kick-Off and Hiring Fair is scheduled for Tuesday, September 15th!
Additional VIRTUAL kick-off activities will be conducted September 15-17 and throughout the 100-day campaign!
Please checkout the Maine Department of Labor's website for the most up-to-date information!
Maine Veterans' Cemetery System
Effective July 1, 2020, the Maine Veterans' Cemetery System updated the way in which it processes all pre-eligibility applications.
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) implemented the pre-need eligibility program so veterans, spouses and unmarried dependent adult children may better prepare for burial in a national, state or tribal veterans cemetery prior to the time of need. Planning in advance for a veteran's or loved-one's final resting place can eliminate unnecessary delays and reduce stress on a family at a difficult time.
Submission of a pre-need burial eligibility application does not obligate the veteran or family member to burial in a national, state or tribal veteran’s cemetery.
For information regarding the most current internment requirements, pre-eligibility application and information, please visit our website.
Food Box Giveaway
On Tuesday, August 4th, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Pineland Farms Potato Company, and Merrymeeting Gleaners will be hosting a food box giveaway!
Food boxes will be distributed at the Topsham Fairgrounds on a first-come, first-serve basis.
What: Food Box Giveaway
When: Tuesday, August 4th from 10:00AM - 2:00PM
Where: Topsham Fairgrounds, 54 Elm Street, Topsham ME
For more information, please contact Kelly Davis at merrymeetinggleaners@gmail.com
Make a Connection. Help Save a Life.
On August 11, 2020 the York County Maine Military & Community Network Veteran Suicide Prevention Task Force will be hosting a safeTALK session.
The half-day training will be held at Seeds of Hope in Biddeford, Maine from 4:00PM - 8:00PM.
Anyone interested in attending MUST register, and space is very limited. To register, please call 207-283-1783.
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