The 140-foot ice cutter Thunder Bay reaches Richmond on Wednesday after setting out from Bath, and three smaller cutters plan to head up the river to Gardiner.

But critics say the new system could pose another burden on older veterans without computers.

The Maine3Railers Model Railroad Club’s annual show attracts train buffs young and old.

Four cutters are set to break ice from Bath to Gardiner for four days next week.

The problems include isolation, excessive prescription drugs, depression and cultural attitudes, experts say.

A convicted killer, James Luoma had applied to a veterans’ hospital which has now restarted its search.

A shortfall in federal aid could mean interrupted service for some homebound seniors from the state’s five agencies on aging.

An advisory group that monitors ice and snow conditions says little melting has occurred over the last two weeks in many parts of the state.

Of the 38.8 full-time equivalent positions, 17 will be devoted to veterans’ mental health services.

Bids for the building in Augusta are expected in the next few weeks and construction should begin this summer.