How the first chapter Veterans for Peace was founded in Maine

April 14, 2022 | Reports

A story by Doug Rawlings from 1985 I was involved with five others in the founding of Veterans For Peace in 1985 here in Maine. We are now an international organization with over 130 chapters around the country as well as chapters in London, England; Shannon, Ireland;...

Social distancing, isolation & firearm suicides in Maine

March 30, 2020 | News, Reports

Firearm Suicide Rates in Maine and the United States, 2009 – 2018 During this time of social distancing and isolation, a reminder to check on those you know and love who may be struggling, and have access to guns. A stark reminder came just yesterday as a new...

Armistice Day Parade, Portland 2019

November 11, 2019 | Action, Armistice / Veterans Day, Events, Photos, Reports, Videos

Armistice Day Parade in Portland, Marine. Veterans For Peace Chapter 001 flag brigade. Video by Peter Woodruff. November 11, 2019.  Celebrating Armistice Day by Veterans For Peace Veterans For Peace has been celebrating Armistice Day almost since the...

Veterans For Peace Maine say: Ban assault weapons

October 9, 2019 | Action, Reports, Views

Members of Veterans For Peace Maine say: Ban assault weapons – Stop killing the children! Photo by Peter Morgan.

Memorial Day 2019 Video

May 27, 2019 | Events, Memorial Day, Reports, Videos

Short video of the Veterans For Peace Maine entry in the 2019 Memorial Day Parade that marched from Topsham to Brunswick.

Armistice (Veterans) Day 2018

November 11, 2018 | Action, Armistice / Veterans Day, Events, Photos, Reports, Videos

Veterans For Peace Maine’s entry in the Armistice (Veterans) Day Parade 2018 and...