The VA’s move came on a day when nearly 60 leading medical and health care organizations issued a call for health care facilities to require their workers to get vaccinated.
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Jared Golden presses for Global War on Terrorism Memorial in nation’s capital
To honor veterans, many legislators seek to bypass a ban on new memorials in a section of the National Mall in Washington.
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VA plans to offer gender-confirmation surgery to transgender veterans, reversing ban
Secretary Denis McDonough also says the VA will change the name of the Veterans Health Administration’s LGBT health program to the LGBTQ+ Health Program to reflect inclusiveness.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: The U.S. military must get serious about domestic extremism
Identifying potential threats in the ranks is critical to national security.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Author’s journey connects her with Maine veteran and World War II pilot
Loretto Thompson says the more than 500 letters her father wrote during his service in the Army Air Corps led her to Roger Sundin, a.k.a. ‘Big Sundin,’ the man she credits with saving her father’s life in May of 1945.
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Wreaths Across America convoy stops in Winslow
“If it wasn’t for the military, where would this country be? We owe them an unbelievable debt,” said Morrill Worcester, founder of Wreaths Across America, a Maine nonprofit that lays wreaths on the graves of veterans.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: How Mainers can ‘make the call’ to save veterans from suicide
Warrior Call asks Maine veterans to reach out and connect with current and former battle buddies and let them know you care.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Rep. Pingree: Why I am voting to end federal marijuana prohibition
A decriminalization bill will resolve conflicts between state and federal law and help support Maine’s legal cannabis industry.
Posted inNation & World
VA will be investigated after ‘staggering accounts of racism and discrimination,’ Sen. Warren says
‘VA is the second biggest agency in our entire federal government and it’s crucial that we root out systemic racism at the agency and all institutions,’ Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., says.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Veteran honored for service to club, community, country
Bob Trail of Cape Elizabeth has been named a Paul Harris Fellow, Rotary’s top honor, by the Portland club.