Category: Issues & Ideas

Maine Veterans Benefit From Community Advocacy It’s commonly said that Maine is one big town, and as an agency focused on advocating on behalf of our state’s veterans, I would have to agree with that…

Recently, several Veterans visited my morning talk show. Three of them are a part of the organization Veteran Mentors of Maine. Two of the gentlemen, one a Vietnam Veteran, the other, a Veteran of Operation…

Maine Veteran Service Agencies Co-Host Wabanaki Cultural Awareness Training On Thursday, December 5, 2019, the Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services (MBVS) and the VA Maine Healthcare System co-hosted the state’s first-ever Wabanaki cultural awareness training…

Funding Secured by Sen. Collins to Improve Maine’s Transportation & Housing Advances Senator Susan Collins, the Chairman of the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Subcommittee, announced that the fiscal year (FY) 2020 Transportation, Housing…

Don’t Let a Scam Spoil Your Holiday Cheer. With the holidays right around the corner, it is important to watch out for some common scams that may occur. Gift cards are always a great gift…

Waban has announced Jennifer Putnam as the agency’s incoming Executive Director. Starting in February, Putnam will work closely with Waban’s current head, Neal Meltzer, over the next year to ensure a seamless transition. Putnam comes…

Waban Recognizes National Disability Employment Awareness Month Waban proudly joins the rest of the nation in recognizing National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Each year, America comes together to celebrate the contributions of those with disabilities…

As a result of the activities at the 129 Maine Legislative session, the animal welfare landscape in Maine has a few adjustments well worth noting. Animal welfare advocates came together in support of several pieces…

With all the buzz around Washington DC, most offices and coffee shops around America talking about “impeachment” I thought it might be useful to remind everyone what this is and what it is not. Impeachment…

Impeachment proceedings are in full swing. Democrats in the House of Representatives are currently looking to catch President Trump in wrongdoing related to his dealings with Ukraine. There is nothing wrong with this, per se,…

I wish you a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Holidays to you. During this time of year we often get very busy rushing around, trying to get gifts for everyone. We are in and out…

Before holiday hustle and bustle upstages everything else, REMEMBER that both Medicare and ACA Open Enrollment are underway. Please make sure to review your plan(s) while you still have the opportunity so you can be…