New law lets some Maine veterans skip course work and take nursing exam

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Published
September 12, 2018

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.
Published
August 29, 2018

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.
Published
August 10, 2018

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.
Published
July 23, 2018

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.
Published
July 6, 2018

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.
Published
May 18, 2018

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.
Published
April 28, 2018

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.
Published
April 11, 2018

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.
Published
March 2, 2018

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.
Published
February 20, 2018

VA secretary Shulkin says he’ll remain at agency despite travel abuses

He also issued an extraordinary warning to staff rebelling against him: Get back in line or get out.