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.
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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.
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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 inMaine, 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 […]
Posted inMaine, News
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.
Posted inMaine, News
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.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Now more than ever, let’s look out for one another
COVID, isolation and power outages have been tough on everyone – resources are out there to meet the mental health needs of Maine’s veterans.
Posted inPortland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster
Officials seek halt to plans for new ICE facility in Scarborough
Elected officials and veterans are concerned about the impact of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility on the Portland Veterans Center, which is also moving into the Manson Libby Road building.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
VA submits plan to build community clinic on West Commercial Street in Portland
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs proposes a 62,000-square-foot clinic and an adjacent 382-space covered parking garage at the site of an abandoned rail spur west of the Casco Bay Bridge.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Veterans need a strong VA health system
Veterans deserve good, timely care from a system that appreciates their unique needs.