Maine Turnpike Authority unveils veterans-only parking at service plazas

KENNEBUNK, Maine (WABI) - The Maine Turnpike Authority is honoring veterans with new dedicated parking spaces at its service plazas.

The parking was unveiled Tuesday at a gathering at the Kennebunk northbound service plaza. The event featured active-duty and veteran service members representing every branch of the U.S. Armed Forces, along with representatives from local American Legion posts.

The spaces will be available at all five authority service plazas and at authority headquarters in Portland.

The authority also announced a partnership with the SkillBridge program. The partnership creates opportunities for eligible service members transitioning out of the military to gain hands-on civilian work experience.