Duffy-Wescott Post 85
Duffy-Wescott Post 85 News
Are you aware of the Maine Property Tax Exemption Application for Veterans?
36 M.R.S. § 653 and Property Tax Bulletin No. 7?
Find it here (or get it from your Town Hall - please apply.
36 M.R.S. § 653 and Property Tax Bulletin No. 7?
Find it here (or get it from your Town Hall - please apply.
Monthly Meetings
We're holding our monthly meetings (very informal) & see calendar for location and any changes. We have no power or heat and the condition of the interior, while waiting for foundation work to start, makes it impractical to hold meetings there so another location. will be identified on the site when a meeting is held.
Building Work
We're repairing, restoring and updating our 190 year-old building and will start foundation and basement work - Spring 2024. Our thanks to everyone that has contributed and helping to make this happen with more to come! See: Events & Efforts
Other Efforts
Affordable Broadband Internet
Fiber Internet for the Blue Hill Peninsula - Castine to Stonington. No installation charges! Please see www.pubfiber.org for more information. For those that qualify for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) you are eligible for up to $30 off your Internet service. Those qualified and getting Fidium Fiber Internet, will be able to get their Internet (you can use it for just TV, Phone, etc.) essentially for FREE!
Contact Butler Smythe by email: thbsmythe@gmail.com or call/text 207-374-3838 (cell) for specifics on anything.
FREE Membership
If you've served on federal active duty in the United States Armed Forces since December 7, 1941 and have been honorably discharged, or are still serving, you are eligible for membership in The American Legion!
IMPORTANT: Members assigned to Duffy-Wescott Post 85, will have membership dues paid by the Post, as long as you're assigned to the Post!
PLEASE Contact Butler Smythe (info. below) to sign up! Signing up through the American Legion National or Maine State Dept., may result in an incorrect post assignment and they will charge you for membership.
Contact Butler Smythe by email: thbsmythe@gmail.com or call/text 207-374-3838 (cell) for specifics.
Planning a Veteran's funeral or want to know about Services available to Qualified Veterans and their families?
Please see: https://www11.maine.gov/veterans/
Take advantage of Bugles Across America at: https://www.buglesacrossamerica.org/. Taps is played for FREE and by a Real Bugler - not a recording! Bugles Across America was founded in 2000 when Congress passed legislation stating that Veterans have a right to at least two uniformed military people to fold the flag and play Taps on a CD player. Bugles Across America was founded to recognize that the service of Veterans deserved a live rendition of Taps by a real bugler.
We're holding our monthly meetings (very informal) & see calendar for location and any changes. We have no power or heat and the condition of the interior, while waiting for foundation work to start, makes it impractical to hold meetings there so another location. will be identified on the site when a meeting is held.
Building Work
We're repairing, restoring and updating our 190 year-old building and will start foundation and basement work - Spring 2024. Our thanks to everyone that has contributed and helping to make this happen with more to come! See: Events & Efforts
Other Efforts
Affordable Broadband Internet
Fiber Internet for the Blue Hill Peninsula - Castine to Stonington. No installation charges! Please see www.pubfiber.org for more information. For those that qualify for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) you are eligible for up to $30 off your Internet service. Those qualified and getting Fidium Fiber Internet, will be able to get their Internet (you can use it for just TV, Phone, etc.) essentially for FREE!
Contact Butler Smythe by email: thbsmythe@gmail.com or call/text 207-374-3838 (cell) for specifics on anything.
FREE Membership
If you've served on federal active duty in the United States Armed Forces since December 7, 1941 and have been honorably discharged, or are still serving, you are eligible for membership in The American Legion!
IMPORTANT: Members assigned to Duffy-Wescott Post 85, will have membership dues paid by the Post, as long as you're assigned to the Post!
PLEASE Contact Butler Smythe (info. below) to sign up! Signing up through the American Legion National or Maine State Dept., may result in an incorrect post assignment and they will charge you for membership.
Contact Butler Smythe by email: thbsmythe@gmail.com or call/text 207-374-3838 (cell) for specifics.
Planning a Veteran's funeral or want to know about Services available to Qualified Veterans and their families?
Please see: https://www11.maine.gov/veterans/
Take advantage of Bugles Across America at: https://www.buglesacrossamerica.org/. Taps is played for FREE and by a Real Bugler - not a recording! Bugles Across America was founded in 2000 when Congress passed legislation stating that Veterans have a right to at least two uniformed military people to fold the flag and play Taps on a CD player. Bugles Across America was founded to recognize that the service of Veterans deserved a live rendition of Taps by a real bugler.
WHO ARE WE? The American Legion, Duffy-Wescott Post 85 is dedicated to supporting our veterans, service members and the Blue Hill area community. The Post organizes commemorative events and veteran support activities in the Blue Hill area and also supports the mission of the national American Legion organization, which works to provide information and assistance to veterans throughout the country. Our success and that of the American Legion depends entirely on active membership, participation and volunteerism in our local community. The organization belongs to the people it serves and the communities in which it thrives. Duffy-Wescott Post 85 is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization. See OUR BUILDING for information on our Building Preservation Efforts!
Did you know...?
Maine Veteran Exemption - A veteran who served during a recognized war period and is 62 years or older; or, is receiving 100% disability as a Veteran; or, became 100% disabled while serving, is eligible for $6,000 deducted from the value of your property in Maine. maine.gov/revenue/propertytax/sidebar/exemptions.htm |
Where are we?
Duffy-Wescott Post 85
PO Box 531 13 Tenny Hill Road Blue Hill, Maine 04614 LINKSWatch this Video Link of The US Marine Corps drumming up some action.
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The Legion Hall is NOT available for Rent until construction is complete!
Date TBD.... |
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