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It’s all about the music while reaching out to help veterans in need. The third annual blues festival to support homeless veterans is set for Saturday, Aug. 26, noon to 4 p.m. on the Londonderry Town Common, intersection of Mammoth and Pillsbury roads. Participating bands include Dr. Harp’s Blues Revue Band featuring special guest Jose…

New Hampshire’s service members and veterans have all pledged to put their life on the line for our nation. Military life involves many sacrifices that can create immediate and long-term challenges for veterans and their families. Easter Seals Military & Veterans Care coordinators stand ready when a service member, veteran or military family encounters problems…

The Seacoast Chapter of Veterans Count got a boost in efforts to help soldiers at its recent gala fundraiser. The fifth annual S.O.S. “Salute Our Soldiers” dinner last month at the home Michael and Jamee Kane of North Hampton raised $436,000 for Veterans Count. The evening’s included dinner, dancing, the honoring of all veterans in…

Arriving by parachute, helicopter and boat, U.S. Navy SEALs made a huge splash Friday as stars of the inaugural Swim With A Mission, a fundraiser on Newfound Lake for military charities. The event at Wellington State Park was organized by Phil and Julie Taub of Bedford.“We couldn’t be any happier,” said Phil Taub, adding he…

On Tuesday morning, nearly 300 runners ran through Portsmouth in the fifth annual Pack & Boots 5K road race to benefit Veterans Count, starting and finishing in Prescott Park. Veterans Count is New Hampshire Easterseals’ program that provides veterans with financial assistance for “stop-gap measures” in times of need, including helping with car repairs, helping…

One of the “runners” in Wednesday’s Pack and Boots 5K for Veterans Count was a Vietnam veteran who completed the race in a wheelchair. It was the sixth annual race on the Fourth of July supporting Veterans Count, the charitable arm of Easterseals Military and Veterans Services, that provides resources and services to veterans, service…

On Tuesday, July 4 in Portsmouth, hundreds will take part in the 5th annual Pack & Boots 5K Run/Walk, which features a certified 5K course, a 1-mile Survival Run and a Kids Fun Run. Two of the races at this year’s event are new. For the Kids 5K, which will be run with the Adult…

Mark Johnstone, President of Belknap Subaru, announced that for the third year the dealership has selected Veterans Count as its local charity for Subaru of America’s “Share the Love program.” The program donates millions of dollars to both local and national charities to help give back to causes important to their customers. From Nov. 17…

The fifth annual S.O.S. Salute Our Soldiers Gala on behalf of the Seacoast Chapter of Veterans Count is Saturday and will pay special tribute to veterans and service members of the Vietnam War era. Veterans Count, an Easter Seals program, provides financial support for service members and veterans of all eras. The event will be…

Portsmouth Herald — The fifth annual S.O.S. Salute Our Soldiers Gala on behalf of the Seacoast Chapter of Veterans Count is Saturday and will pay special tribute to veterans and service members of the Vietnam War era. Veterans Count, an Easter Seals program, provides financial support for service members and veterans of all eras. The…