Voters would consider the issue at a special town meeting.
Maine veterans
Maine panel seeks help for National Guard members exposed to harmful chemicals
Agent Orange and other powerful herbicides were used near the Gagetown military base in New Brunswick starting in the 1960s.
World War II veteran from Winslow celebrates 102nd birthday
Lionel Duquette is believed to be one of the oldest veterans in Maine and among the less than 1% of World War II veterans still living.
Maine Hire-A-Vet campaign places vets in well-paid jobs
The 2023 campaign surpassed the goal of 100 hires in 100 days set by Mills administration.
Fred, the dog who helped a Maine combat veteran ‘live again,’ dies of cancer
Craig Grossi found Fred in war-torn Afghanistan and wrote 2 books about how the dog helped him gain control of his life, making the pair in-demand public speakers and Fred a social media star.
Portland natives and veterans of 2 wars connect through Vet to Vet program
World War II veteran Philip H. Levinsky and Vietnam veteran Sam Kelley are bound together by war and service in a way that only fellow veterans can truly understand.
Lewiston gathers to honor veterans, unveil new peace bell
The ceremony featured the unveiling of the 34th memorial stone marker in the park, which is engraved with the names of local veterans who have served in every branch of the military and the insignia of the U.S. Space Force.
Advocates say success of housing program for homeless veterans in Maine shows the systems can work on a larger scale
State and national efforts to end veteran homelessness showcase the potential to solve homelessness for all people.
Grave of Portland Civil War veteran finally marked with headstone
Civil War veteran Charles W. Goddard was buried in Portland’s Evergreen Cemetery in 1927 but the grave was never marked until this month.
Bath Iron Works partners with U.S. Army program to employ veterans
The Bath shipyard, which builds ships for the U.S. Navy, will now offer guaranteed interviews to veterans.