Maine Veterans Homes Archives

Business

Maine Veterans’ Homes appoints new chief executive officer

December 18, 2024December 21, 2024

Master Sgt. Brad Klawitter served more than a decade in the National Guard before retiring.

Sounds of the season at Maine Veterans’ Homes in Augusta

December 18, 2024December 18, 2024

Photographer Anna Chadwick captures the Ladies Life group from Central Church spreading holiday cheer.

Local & State, News

Portland salutes veterans’ bravery at annual parade

by Bonnie Washuk November 11, 2023November 12, 2023

The Veterans Day parade grand marshal was Purple Heart recipient John Kimball, 76, of Portland.

Local & State

Lawmakers launch financial probe of Maine Veterans’ Homes

by Randy Billings February 10, 2023February 10, 2023

The director of the state’s nonpartisan watchdog agency said he received a whistleblower complaint from someone in a position to know about financial problems, but no details were disclosed.

Kennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education

New program in Augusta allows students to earn wages while they train to become nursing assistants

by Emily Duggan February 7, 2023February 8, 2023

Officials hope the initiative, a collaboration between the Maine Veterans’ Home and Augusta Adult and Community Education, will help address the state’s shortage of health care workers.

Kennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education

Arts charter school eyes move to bigger campus in Augusta after outgrowing Sidney location

by Emily Duggan January 23, 2023January 24, 2023

The Maine Arts Academy purchased the former Maine Veteran’s Home property for $3.25 million.

Local & State

Numbers lag among Maine nursing home staff for receiving the latest COVID booster

by Caitlin Andrews January 12, 2023January 12, 2023

The state is one of the most vaccinated in the country, but nursing home residents are far more updated for the latest shot than those who care for them.