MACHIAS – Operation Community Support announced Friday that free tickets to the Bangor State Fair and other statewide attractions are available for Washington County dependents of deployed U.S. service people or recently returned service people and their direct dependents.

In addition to the state fair, Machias Savings Bank – a “Battle Buddy” member of Operation Community Support – has secured tickets for military families to the Schoodic Arts Festival, Paul Sullivan Jazz Concert, Blueberry Festival and other events.

Dependents are asked to call the family assistance centers at 1-888-365-9287 for information. Tickets will be offered while supplies last.

Operation Community Support is a grass-roots community effort organized to support families of Maine service people deployed overseas.