Advocates for years have said cancers and numerous respiratory illnesses were caused by the incineration of toxic material overseas.
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Posted inHealth, Local & State
New unit at Togus to help veterans with mental health and substance abuse issues
Prodded by Jared Golden, the VA plans to open a 24-bed facility in 2022 so Maine veterans won’t have to travel out of state for treatment.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State
Golden seeks better mental health care for Maine veterans
Rep. Jared Golden convinced House colleagues to add $20 million to help fund long-term mental health care for veterans.
Posted inNation & World
Trump unveils plan to stem suicides by military veterans
The effort includes firearm safety, wellness programs at workplaces and new barriers near railroads and bridges.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Maine Bicentennial: Portland
In commemoration of Maine’s bicentennial this year, The Forecaster is featuring historical highlights from our communities’ past 200 years, in print and online every other week.
Posted inNation & World
VA reports more than 1,000 coronavirus deaths, but actual toll on veterans much higher
The VA’s count does not include veterans who have died at state-run veterans homes.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World, News
Veterans groups, government brace for surge in mental health needs
The Department of Veterans Affairs and its partner mental health providers have kept thousands of veterans in treatment during the coronavirus pandemic through telehealth appointments
Posted inLocal & State, News
Veterans lost to COVID-19 at Scarborough veterans home
Joseph Zagrosky, 68, of South Berwick died April 15. He served 10 years in the Air Force before getting an electrical engineering degree at Penn State and becoming supervisor of a nuclear section at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. Francis “Mike” Hugo, 83, of Brunswick died April 16. He was a demolitions expert in the Marine Corps […]
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Deaths at Maine Veterans’ Home touch wider community
The loss of 12 residents to COVID-19 at the long-term care facility in Scarborough heightens sadness and concern across Maine.
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Maine VA health care professionals deploy to New York City
Four Mainers head to the COVID-19 front lines and will be working for 14 straight days consecutively at a Department of Veterans Affairs hospital in the Bronx.