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.
2020
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Birding: New book illuminates decades of research on Maine birds
Guides on bird species in Maine date back to the early 20th century, but “Birds of Maine” by the late ornithologist Peter Vickery provides the greatest details yet.
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Time in service helped MCI athletic director navigate uncertain summer
Jim Leonard served four years with the 82nd Airborne Division, seeing action in the U.S. invasion of Grenada. His time in the military prepared him for just about anything in life – even COVID-19.
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Maine Gardener: Have your office plants survived the pandemic?
House plant SOS! When employees were sent home to work in March, in some cases their office plants felt the neglect.
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Bound by a love of books, two vets are missing their regular meetings
Vernon Huestis, 93, and Eric Mihan, 82, were part of the original pairings made by Vet to Vet Maine in 2014 and had recorded over 300 in-person visits before the coronavirus pandemic.
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Dine In Maine: Craving Palace Diner’s legendary flapjacks?
We have the (very large) recipe.
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J.P. Devine: That last sentence
This Election Day was not just another day, or even just another Election Day, writes J.P. Devine.
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Hiking: Thirsting for a new challenge? Try this six-pack
The New England State High Points vary from rigorous hikes up Katahdin and Mt. Washington to a stroll up Jerimoth Hill in Rhode Island.
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Vegan Kitchen: Americans have been enjoying nut milk and nut butter for at least 4 centuries
We (erroneously) may think of them as new, but the Wabanaki and other Native Americans regularly made and ate these products.
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After one of Maine’s deadliest outbreaks, Maine Veterans Home determined to recover
Ron Menard, a regular volunteer, was the first rehab patient admitted to the long-term care facility after the coronavirus outbreak in March led to a shutdown and killed 14 residents.