Maine Association of Police - Retired

04/19/2026

SCARBOROUGH - Leon Duval Humiston, Jr., was born at Maine Eye and Ear Hospital on Oct. 24, 1939, in Portland, Maine ...

04/19/2026

The collector of military antiques, who dedicated his later years to sharing service members' stories, died Wednesday.

01/17/2026

01/09/2026

100%! We can think of no better way to both remember and honor good man and a great cop. Please help us get the word out and contact your legislators to support this incredible effort!

THANK YOU!

See the Legislative Bill HERE:

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Find and contact your legislator HERE:

Maine House of Representatives:
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Maine Senate:
https://legislature.maine.gov/senate/senators/9536

AUGUSTA, Maine (WABI) -
The public was invited to speak on a proposal Thursday morning that is seeking to memorialize a lost law enforcement officer.
Hancock County Sheriff Deputy Luke Gross was killed in September of 2021 after being struck by a pickup truck in the line of duty.

On Thursday, a public hearing was held for legislation that looks to name a portion of Route 3 in Trenton, where he lost his life, as the Deputy Luke Gross Memorial Highway along with signage to be posted.

Lawmakers, fellow officers and friends of Gross spoke at the hearing reflecting on his life and service. Calling him kind, a role model and a crucial part of the community.

“What really, truly set Luke apart was who he was beyond the uniform. Luke was kind, he was caring and despite the weight of his profession, he was still a kid at heart,” said Hancock County Sheriff Scott Kane. “Someone who could bring lightness, laughter and humanity simply by being who he was.”

“He didn’t just enforce the law, he served the community,” added Rep. Steve Bishop, R-Bucksport. “He did it with empathy and he did it with patience that I always wish I had. He always took the time to treat people with dignity and respect. Those qualities earned him a lot of trust with the public and a deep respect of those that worked alongside him.”

Bishop worked alongside Gross during his time in law enforcement.

There was no testimony against the proposal. It now heads to work session in committee.
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The public was invited to speak on a proposal Thursday morning that is seeking to memorialize a lost law enforcement officer.

10/31/2025

For decades, Original Medicare (sometimes called traditional Medicare) has been known for its simplicity.

Beneficiaries rarely needed prior authorization before receiving care, unlike those enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans. That is about to change.

Starting Jan. 1, 2026, the federal government’s Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) will introduce a new pilot prior-authorization program in select states. Here’s what you should know about how it could affect you.

You can expect extra paperwork, delays and even denial. How can you prepare?

10/31/2025

Retirees will see their Social Security payments increase by 2.8% in 2026 to account for inflation. Yet, this latest annual COLA could end up costing some retirees.

For those who do not currently pay federal income taxes on their Social Security benefits, the increase in Social Security income could cause their benefits to become taxable. For retirees who already pay taxes on their benefits, the extra income could cause their benefits to be taxed at a higher rate.

It all comes down to how the cost-of-living adjustment affects what the federal government calls your “combined income.”

Will the latest annual Social Security increase hurt your or your loved ones’ fixed retirement income?

10/08/2025

On Saturday, September 20, 2025, our nephew Cole Disney was involved in a serious motorc… Angel Whittier needs your support for Cole Disney’s Road to Recovery