Lawmakers launch financial probe of Maine Veterans’ Homes

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.

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

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.

Lawmakers emphatic about keeping open 2 Maine veterans’ homes

In other action, the House gave unanimous initial approval to a bill to strengthen protections for election workers on Tuesday.

Legislature seeks to keep 2 veterans homes open in Maine

Maine Veterans' Homes announced that its facilities in Machias and Caribou are expected to close in the spring.

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.

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.

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.

Veterans lost to COVID-19 at Scarborough veterans home

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.

Roy Lurvey is Maine Veterans' Home January Veteran of the Month