Maine DAV Transportation

05/28/2026

TBT - The van shown in this 2015 image is the oldest vehicle currently serving in our fleet: a 2013 Ford E-350 12-passenger van. It was also our first van to sport the updated wrap with the new DAV color scheme. This 13-year-old workhorse continues to reliably transport veterans from the Bath-Brunswick/Midcoast area, thanks to the meticulous maintenance and loving care provided by volunteer driver John Starbird, who has been the principal driver for many years. This van will be retired and replaced in 2027.

05/26/2026

Maine Veterans For Peace posted a short video that captured the entire Topsam-Brunswick Memorial Day parade. Here are a couple of images of the DAV representatives, with a link to the whole video in the comment section. Congratulations to all of the organizations that participated - great job!

05/25/2026

Images from the Brunswick-Topsham Memorial Day Parade, May 25, 2026. Due to inclement weather, some Scouts who would otherwise march rode on the DAV float, and several members stayed dry in our van. (After the parade, Frank rounded a few up for a photo op.)

05/21/2026

Our office will be closed, and no transportation will be provided on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day.

Appropriate ways to mark the holiday include observing a moment of silence at 3 pm, participating in local activities, or displaying a flag at half-staff from sunrise to noon.

We will reopen for normal office hours and scheduled transportation on Tuesday, May 26. Have a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend.

05/19/2026

Maine DAV Transportation volunteer drivers are dedicated to helping Maine veterans get to Togus to get top-notch care at VA Maine Healthcare System.

The Department of Veterans Affairs today announced that 78% of VA hospitals that received an Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating earned four or five stars in the latest annual report from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
That’s the highest percentage since CMS first started rating VA facilities in 2023. Additionally, VA accounted for nearly 15% of all 5-star rated hospitals in the 2026 report. The new report marks the fourth consecutive year that VA facilities have outperformed non-VA facilities, and it’s the second year in a row that no VA hospital received a one-star rating.

05/07/2026

Important information for drivers dropping off/picking up patients at Building 205 (Primary Care), and all visitors to Togus VA Maine Healthcare System:

As part of project 402-15-557 Repair Damaged Windows and Entranceway Doors, the B205 North entrance will be closed starting Monday 5/18/26 to Friday 6/12/26.

Walking traffic will be redirected to the Southern Entrance of B205 for building access.

01/23/2026

Due to the snowstorm forecast, all transportation scheduled for Monday, January 26, has been cancelled, and our office will be closed. The office will reopen on Tuesday, and scheduled transportation will resume as local travel conditions permit.