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.

Photo: Togus officials offer veterans housing support

Preble Street launches ‘No Veterans Homeless’ campaign in Maine

The goal is to house 100 veterans in the 100 days leading up to Veterans' Day on Nov. 11, and to end veteran homelessness in the state by 2025.

Veterans returning from deployment asked to get toxic exposure screening

Bipartisan legislation has strengthened and expanded health care for the millions of veterans exposed to toxic burn pits during their service.