The Rockland native lost his face to a mortar blast and underwent hundreds of reconstructive surgeries throughout his life, but remained kind, generous and faithful.
Veterans Administration
Key position at Maine VA hospital is spared, but agency still plans massive cuts
A radiation safety officer position once slated for elimination is not part of the latest round of cuts, the VA confirmed.
Hiring freeze, executive orders create uncertainty for federal workers in Maine
In Bar Harbor, businesses are ‘cautiously concerned’ as they wait to learn whether the tourism season at Acadia National Park will be disrupted, the chamber of commerce says.
Veterans returning from deployment asked to get toxic exposure screening
Bipartisan legislation has strengthened and expanded health care for the millions of veterans exposed to toxic burn pits during their service.
Commentary: In mission to end intimate partner violence, VA is here to help
We are committed to giving veterans the support to foster healthy relationships, and we’re working to improve services to veterans who’ve experienced domestic abuse.
New Portland VA clinic poised to serve Maine veterans for decades to come
The $64 million Veterans Administration outpatient clinic on West Commercial Street is set to open in January.
Maine delegation united on bill to help veterans with early-stage dementia
The measure, which is on its way to President Trump to be signed into law, would relax eligibility rules that have stopped some veterans from receiving care at state-run veterans homes.
ICE immigration operations moving to Scarborough office
The agency’s enforcement and removal operations will share a building with a federal agency that provides counseling to veterans.