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Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Politics
New law lets some Maine veterans skip course work and take nursing exam
Those hoping to be fast-tracked and become LPNs must have served in a medical corps, spent at least 12 months providing bedside patient care and left the military with an honorable discharge.
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Posted inLocal & State
Director of Maine Bureau of Veterans Services leaving post
West Point graduate Adria Horn, who has served as the bureau’s director since 2015, is leaving in September to join Tilson Technology Management as vice president of workforce development.
Posted inLocal & State, News
VA soliciting bids for new veterans clinic in Portland or South Portland
The proposed two-story building would be roughly five times larger than the existing clinic on Fore Street, have a 400-car parking lot and offer veterans expanded services.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Senate confirms Robert Wilkie as Veterans Affairs secretary
President Trump’s 3rd pick for the job secured the backing of many Democrats after insisting at his confirmation hearing that he will not privatize the government’s second-largest department.
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Facing legal problems, head of farmers group for veterans steps down
Jerry Ireland, the controversial founder of United Farmer Veterans of Maine, said his problems were harming the organization’s progress.
Posted inNation & World
99-year-old US WWII vet’s mission: Visit every state
Sidney Walton regrets skipping the chance to meet some of the nation’s last Civil War veterans and is on a mission to visit all 50 states so people who’ve never met a WWII vet can finally meet one.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Trump demands senator resign over VA nominee allegations
Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., released allegations that led White House physician Ronny Jackson to end his bid to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Biddeford Rep. Grohman: Send uniters, not partisan fighters, to Congress to change nation’s course
As a farm family member, businessman and volunteer, I’ve learned that great things can happen when people join together for a common purpose.
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State
Veterans show talent during Togus’ creative arts show as part of their care
From painting and pottery to bluegrass and poetry, more than 50 veterans showcased their use of creative arts as part of their recreational therapy courses.