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LD 2027

Resolve, To Rename A Bridge In Woolwich The Woolwich Veterans Memorial Bridge

132nd Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Allison Hepler and 1 co-sponsor

Renames a Woolwich, Maine bridge to the Woolwich Veterans Memorial Bridge to honor military service in the community.

Signed by Governor
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Bill Summary · LD 2027

Legislative bill overview

LD 2027 is a resolve bill that renames an existing bridge in Woolwich, Maine to the "Woolwich Veterans Memorial Bridge." The bill has progressed through committee review and passed its second reading in the Maine legislature as of early February 2026.

Why is this important

Bridge naming resolutions serve both practical and symbolic purposes—they update official records and infrastructure identification while publicly honoring designated groups or individuals. In this case, renaming a bridge as a veterans memorial creates a permanent civic acknowledgment of military service within the Woolwich community.

Potential points of contention

  • Community consensus: No public record provided indicates whether local residents, the town of Woolwich, or affected veterans groups formally endorsed this naming change
  • Minimal fiscal impact justification: The bill's necessity and any associated costs (signage, documentation updates) are not detailed in the legislative summary
  • Criteria for naming: No explanation of why this particular bridge was selected or what criteria were used to determine it merits a veterans memorial designation

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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