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American Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster

Hire a Vet connects veterans with employers

by Michael Kelley February 26, 2020February 27, 2020

Since its launch in 2015, the Maine Hire a Vet program has connected nearly 900 employees with more than 1,300 companies.

Local & State

Winthrop mourns loss of former police officer and decorated soldier, Gilbert Turcotte

by Sam Shepherd November 19, 2019November 19, 2019

Turcotte, who was remembered as an advocate for fellow veterans and a hero, died on Nov. 10.

Local & State

South Portland memorial honors a WWII veteran known for modesty, valor

by Rob Wolfe November 17, 2019November 17, 2019

Captured multiple times and awarded a Bronze Star, Barry Scott didn’t speak about his experiences because he didn’t want to ‘brag.’

The Forecaster

Bouloses donate scholarship fund for vets at USM

November 11, 2019November 12, 2019

PORTLAND — Beginning next fall, an endowed scholarship will be available for veterans attending the University of Southern Maine. The scholarship is being created through a $500,000 gift from Vietnam Marine pilot Joe Boulos and his wife and Sheri to the University of Southern Maine Foundation. “It is our hope that our gift will help […]

Editorials, Opinion

Our View: Veterans need a strong VA health system

by The Editorial Board November 11, 2019November 11, 2019

Veterans deserve good, timely care from a system that appreciates their unique needs.

Maine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: Honor your fellow veterans by accessing your earned benefits

by Melissa Willette Special to the Press Herald November 11, 2019November 11, 2019

If you raised your right hand, the Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services is honored to give you the best support and care we can provide.

News

Ex-military CEO says hiring veterans makes good business sense

by J. Craig Anderson November 10, 2019November 7, 2019

Joshua Broder, who now runs Tilson Technology Management in Portland, says the work ethic, team thinking and the leadership training soldiers receive translate well to civilian jobs.