American Legion
Duffy-Wescott Post 85
If you have you served federal active duty in the United States Armed Forces since December 7, 1941, and are honorably discharged or still serving, you are eligible for membership in The American Legion!
What's Happening?
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Calendar Update - Post meetings held at the Reversing Falls Sanctuary (818 Bagaduce Rd., Brooksville. Summer 2025 events will be limited - see calendar.
Flag Etiquette and US Flag Code - Can the U.S. flag be worn as clothing? Answer: The U.S. flag should not be used as apparel. However, a flag patch can be affixed to the uniform of military personnel, firemen, policemen, and members of patriotic organizations. Hegseth Wants to Rename eight US Navy Ships - Read the Stories Behind Their Namesakes When You Die the VA Will Provide a Free Grave Marker - Know your benefits |
IMPORTANT:
1. Trump cuts $35 million in Maine funding calling digital access initiatives "racist" - affecting eight communities - including Veterans!
5.12.25 by Rachel Ohm - The cuts come after the president vowed to end the Digital Equity Act, a Biden-era law aimed at ensuring underserved communities have access to the internet and digital technology. See the Portland Press Herald article.
One of the eight communities this funding was intended to support is Veterans!
2. Are you a Vet? 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! FREE MEMBERSHIP for Members assigned to Duffy-Wescott Post 85.
Dues are paid by the Post. Contact Butler Smythe - email: [email protected] or call/text: 207-374-3838 to sign up - but not online!
1. Trump cuts $35 million in Maine funding calling digital access initiatives "racist" - affecting eight communities - including Veterans!
5.12.25 by Rachel Ohm - The cuts come after the president vowed to end the Digital Equity Act, a Biden-era law aimed at ensuring underserved communities have access to the internet and digital technology. See the Portland Press Herald article.
One of the eight communities this funding was intended to support is Veterans!
2. Are you a Vet? 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! FREE MEMBERSHIP for Members assigned to Duffy-Wescott Post 85.
Dues are paid by the Post. Contact Butler Smythe - email: [email protected] or call/text: 207-374-3838 to sign up - but not online!
State of Maine Bureau of Veteran Services (click and you're there)
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The State VA Office at Togus
The Togus Regional VA Office is focused on ensuring every Veteran and survivor in Maine is receiving the benefits they have earned. If you are a Veteran or survivor not currently receiving benefits, please contact them at 207-621-6938 or work with one of the five Veterans Service Organizations located on the Togus Campus – American Legion, Disabled American Veterans (DAV), Maine Veterans’ Services, Paralyzed Veterans of America, and Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW). If you are a family member, neighbor, friend, coworker or otherwise know a Veteran or survivor who may not be receiving benefits, please help us spread the word. Stay tuned each month to see our progress in partnership with all of you! Thank you for helping us to honor Mainers’ service to our country. Maine Veterans_Survivors Served by County (MAY 2025).pdf |
VA's weekly email "VetResources"
A weekly newsletter for Veterans, their Families, Caregivers, and Survivors. This is what it looks like - please get yours! https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USVA/bulletins/3cf9f58 |
Point of Information
Veterans Day (originally known as Armistice Day) is a federal holiday in the United States observed annually on November 11, for honoring military veterans of the United States Armed Forces. It coincides with holidays in several countries, including Armistice Day and Remembrance Day, which also occur on the anniversary of the end of World War I. Major hostilities of World War I were formally ended at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918 when the Armistice with Germany went into effect. At the urging of major U.S. veteran organizations, Armistice Day was renamed Veterans Day in 1954.
Veterans Day is distinct from Memorial Day, a U.S. public holiday in May: Veterans Day commemorates the service of all U.S. veterans, while the older. Memorial Day, which grew out of Civil War commemorations, specifically honors those who have died while in military service.. Another military holiday that also occurs in May, Armed Forces Day, honors those currently serving in the U.S. military. Women Veterans Day is recognized by a growing number of U.S. states that specifically honor women who have served in the U.S. military.
Veterans Day (originally known as Armistice Day) is a federal holiday in the United States observed annually on November 11, for honoring military veterans of the United States Armed Forces. It coincides with holidays in several countries, including Armistice Day and Remembrance Day, which also occur on the anniversary of the end of World War I. Major hostilities of World War I were formally ended at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918 when the Armistice with Germany went into effect. At the urging of major U.S. veteran organizations, Armistice Day was renamed Veterans Day in 1954.
Veterans Day is distinct from Memorial Day, a U.S. public holiday in May: Veterans Day commemorates the service of all U.S. veterans, while the older. Memorial Day, which grew out of Civil War commemorations, specifically honors those who have died while in military service.. Another military holiday that also occurs in May, Armed Forces Day, honors those currently serving in the U.S. military. Women Veterans Day is recognized by a growing number of U.S. states that specifically honor women who have served in the U.S. military.
Duffy-Wescott Post 85
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Maine Property Tax Exemption & application for VETS (36 M.R.S. § 653 and Property Tax Bulletin No. 7.)
Available here or get from your Town Hall. Requirements to earn: 1. veteran who served during a recognized war period and is 62 years or older; or, 2. is receiving 100% disability as a Veteran; or, 3. became 100% disabled while serving, is eligible for $6,000 deducted from the value of your property in Maine. See: maine.gov/revenue/propertytax/sidebar/exemptions.htm |
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GENERAL INFO
United States Flag Code - see: https://www.legion.org/advocacy/flag-advocacy/flag-code
The burning of flags made from nylon produces hazardous fumes. Do not burn nylon flags! US Flags made of cotton and similar material should be properly burned for disposal, donated or buried when the service life of the flag is reached. Nylon flags in particular can be washed should they be soiled yet are still useable.
A donation box is available for US Flags at the Duffy-Wescott Post, but if you're dropping off US Flags that have attached sticks or other material, please remove them and dispose that material with your own trash.
Nylon flags should be recycled NOT burned!
The burning of flags made from nylon produces hazardous fumes. Do not burn nylon flags! US Flags made of cotton and similar material should be properly burned for disposal, donated or buried when the service life of the flag is reached. Nylon flags in particular can be washed should they be soiled yet are still useable.
A donation box is available for US Flags at the Duffy-Wescott Post, but if you're dropping off US Flags that have attached sticks or other material, please remove them and dispose that material with your own trash.
Nylon flags should be recycled NOT burned!
1. Memorial Day Parade: The Memorial Day Parade in Blue Hill takes place every year - rain or shine. Parade participants muster at the Post on Tenny Hill at 0930. The parade starts after the 1000 firing of the canon on the front lawn of the Legion Hall (13 Tenny Hill Rd) and continues to the bridge at the Fire Pond, and then on to Seaside Cemetery and back. If you're a Veteran, join us and walk in the parade. Some room is available for those that need a ride.
2. Affordable Broadband Internet: For Web Access, Phone, TV, Medical Devices, Security Systems and more. Future Proof Fiber Internet for the Blue Hill Peninsula - Castine to Stonington - with most having no installation charges! See www.pubfiber.org for more information.
Contact Butler Smythe by email: [email protected] or call/text: 207-374-3838.
3. FREE Post 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! FREE MEMBERSHIP is only for Members assigned to Duffy-Wescott Post 85. and dues are paid by the Post.
PLEASE Contact Butler Smythe to sign up! Signing up through the American Legion National or Maine State Dept., will not result in your assignment to the Post in Blue Hill and you will be charged for membership. Contact: Butler Smythe by email: [email protected] or call/text: 207-374-3838 (cell) for specifics.
4. Planning a Veteran's funeral or want to know about Services available to Qualified Veterans and their families?
See: https://www11.maine.gov/veterans/ & take advantage of Bugles Across America at: https://www.buglesacrossamerica.org/
Taps is played for FREE 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.
2. Affordable Broadband Internet: For Web Access, Phone, TV, Medical Devices, Security Systems and more. Future Proof Fiber Internet for the Blue Hill Peninsula - Castine to Stonington - with most having no installation charges! See www.pubfiber.org for more information.
Contact Butler Smythe by email: [email protected] or call/text: 207-374-3838.
3. FREE Post 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! FREE MEMBERSHIP is only for Members assigned to Duffy-Wescott Post 85. and dues are paid by the Post.
PLEASE Contact Butler Smythe to sign up! Signing up through the American Legion National or Maine State Dept., will not result in your assignment to the Post in Blue Hill and you will be charged for membership. Contact: Butler Smythe by email: [email protected] or call/text: 207-374-3838 (cell) for specifics.
4. Planning a Veteran's funeral or want to know about Services available to Qualified Veterans and their families?
See: https://www11.maine.gov/veterans/ & take advantage of Bugles Across America at: https://www.buglesacrossamerica.org/
Taps is played for FREE 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.
Blue Hill Academy - 1895
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Legion Hall Summer 2017
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Legion Hall Summer 2023 - Lots more to go!
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The American Legion, Duffy-Wescott Post 85 is dedicated to supporting our veterans and service members in the Blue Hill Peninsula area community. The Post organizes commemorative events, veteran support activities, and 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. The organization belongs to the people it serves and the communities in which it thrives. The Legion and Duffy-Wescott Post 85 is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization. LINKS |
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Duffy-Wescott Post 85 13 Tenny Hill Rd. PO Box 531 Blue Hill, ME 04614 |
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