Duffy-Wescott Post 85
Duffy-Wescott Post 85 News
Monthly Meetings
We are holding our monthly meetings (very informal!) at Marlintinis starting in October 2023 and over the winter/spring '24 because we've been powerless for a few months (no water or bathroom...), our furnace is no longer operational and with the condition of the interior while waiting for foundation work to start makes it impractical to hold meetings there.
Building Work
We're repairing, restoring and updating our 190 year-old building and had a goal of starting on the interior in 2023/early 2024, but that is sliding as we wait for foundation and basement work to start/be completed - to include moving our electrical service. Our thanks to everyone that has contributed and helping to make this happen with more to come!
See: Events & Efforts
Other Efforts
How does Affordable Broadband Internet (ACP) for the Blue Hill Peninsula - Castine to Stonington sound?
And no installation charges! Please see www.pubfiber.org and Digital Inclusion for more information. Contact Butler Smythe by email: thbsmythe@gmail.com or call/text 207-374-3838 (cell) for specifics on anything. 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!
How does FREE MEMBERSHIP sound?
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!
For members assigned to Duffy-Wescott Post 85, we pay your membership dues as long as you're assigned to the Post!
PLEASE Contact Butler Smythe (info. below)! 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?
Please 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 are holding our monthly meetings (very informal!) at Marlintinis starting in October 2023 and over the winter/spring '24 because we've been powerless for a few months (no water or bathroom...), our furnace is no longer operational and with the condition of the interior while waiting for foundation work to start makes it impractical to hold meetings there.
Building Work
We're repairing, restoring and updating our 190 year-old building and had a goal of starting on the interior in 2023/early 2024, but that is sliding as we wait for foundation and basement work to start/be completed - to include moving our electrical service. Our thanks to everyone that has contributed and helping to make this happen with more to come!
See: Events & Efforts
Other Efforts
How does Affordable Broadband Internet (ACP) for the Blue Hill Peninsula - Castine to Stonington sound?
And no installation charges! Please see www.pubfiber.org and Digital Inclusion for more information. Contact Butler Smythe by email: thbsmythe@gmail.com or call/text 207-374-3838 (cell) for specifics on anything. 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!
How does FREE MEMBERSHIP sound?
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!
For members assigned to Duffy-Wescott Post 85, we pay your membership dues as long as you're assigned to the Post!
PLEASE Contact Butler Smythe (info. below)! 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?
Please 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.
Summer 2017 - Pre-Progress
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Spring 2023 - Progress!
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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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