Maineiac Connector

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 HVC.MaineBVS@maine.gov

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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05/26/2026

• If you, or a veteran you know is struggling with a financial emergency or homelessness please contact the Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services at 207-287-7020 or visit their newly updated website for more information regarding available resources. MBVS publishes a monthly newsletter with the latest news and happenings regarding veterans issues.

Support & Resources for Maine's Veterans BenefitsLearn about Benefits for Maine Veterans and their families. View Benefits Benefits & Resource Guide One-stop resource for all the veteran-centric programs and agencies in Maine.Download Resource Guide (PDF) Emergency & Crisis Support: Dial 988 then ...

05/26/2026

• The No Homeless Veterans initiative connects Veterans to financial, medical, and employment support services, then matches them with available housing units provided by landlord partners. By providing both Veterans and their landlords with consistent support, we’re working to create long-lasting relationships, help struggling Veterans, and end Veteran homelessness in Maine.

Veteran homelessness is a solvable problem.The solution is housing. The No Homeless Veterans initiative connects Veterans to financial, medical, and employment support services, then matches them with available housing units provided by landlord partners. By providing both Veterans and their landlor...

05/24/2026

Important update: I’ve been notified that the Bangor Memorial Day parade has been canceled due to the weather forecast. See you at the Veterans Day parade.

05/22/2026

05/22/2026

Memorial weekend kciks off the DOW's annual 101 Days of summer safety campagin.