Maine Veterans’ Homes announced that its facilities in Machias and Caribou are expected to close in the spring.
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Robert Buccelato named Veteran of the Month for December in Augusta
Vietnam veteran worked for local grocery store for four decades.
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Maine delegation united on bill to help veterans with early-stage dementia
The measure, which is on its way to President Trump to be signed into law, would relax eligibility rules that have stopped some veterans from receiving care at state-run veterans homes.
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After one of Maine’s deadliest outbreaks, Maine Veterans Home determined to recover
Ron Menard, a regular volunteer, was the first rehab patient admitted to the long-term care facility after the coronavirus outbreak in March led to a shutdown and killed 14 residents.
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In memoriam: Remembering veterans who died in Maine Veterans Home outbreak
The veterans who died had served as sailors, medics and mechanics overseas and on the home front.
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After surviving COVID-19, World War II veteran gets his overdue service medals
The family of a veteran of World War II and Korea organized a ceremony for him to receive the medals after the 92-year-old survived COVID-19.
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Maine Veterans’ Homes Augusta staff recognize Memorial Day for residents
Memorial Day at Maine Veterans’ Homes Augusta looked much different this year in the absence of its usual display — parades, visits from veteran service organizations and speeches by local dignitaries. Staff at the home, however, stepped in to ensure it was a meaningful day of recognition for those men and women who died in […]
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Deaths at Maine Veterans’ Home touch wider community
The loss of 12 residents to COVID-19 at the long-term care facility in Scarborough heightens sadness and concern across Maine.