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Published
May 23, 2022

Augusta sewage testing shows area’s highest coronavirus count in two years

A May 11 sample of wastewater collected by Greater Augusta Utility District showed a spike in the prevalence of the virus that causes COVID-19.
Published
April 26, 2022

Home, outbuildings destroyed in hot, fast-moving fire in Pittston

The cause of the fire that destroyed a home and outbuildings at 11 East Pittston Road on Monday was an unpermitted outdoor burn that got out of control, officials said.
Published
February 27, 2021

The humble Farmer: I go where the in crowd goes – to get my vaccination

No more excuses for not visiting the hardware store to get what’s needed to fix the toilet tank.
Published
November 8, 2020

Front-line defense: How Togus got ahead of coronavirus, keeping its campus transmission-free

Given its history of emergency response and dealing with diseases such as tuberculosis, H1N1 and Ebola, Togus VA was uniquely suited to address the pandemic.
Published
September 30, 2020

New Maine veterans task force works to reduce suicide by firearms, medication

The Maine Safer Homes Taskforce will distribute information related to gun and medication safety, hoping to curtail the state's higher-than-average rate of death by suicide in veterans.
Published
July 23, 2020

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.
Published
May 13, 2020

Lawsuits alleging poor medical care for veterans at Togus end in settlements

Five veterans received settlements totaling more than $1 million.
Published
April 26, 2020

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.
Published
March 24, 2020

Togus VA adds external triage tent to handle coronavirus cases, testing

VA Maine Healthcare-Togus looks to lessen the potential for infection in main hospital building by adding the new unit outside.
Published
November 11, 2019

Our View: Veterans need a strong VA health system

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