Lawmakers unanimously approve bill to fund veteran homes slated for closure

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5 years ago
The Maine Veterans Home in Caribou is one of two in the state that are set to close this spring, according to officials from the nonprofit chain of veterans care facilities. Credit: Melissa Lizotte / Aroostook Republican
The Legislature on Thursday approved a bill requiring the nonprofit Maine Veterans’ Homes to seek funding and seek lawmakers’ OK before closing facilities, setting it up for a swift approval by Gov. Janet Mills. Read more.