Oakland, Winslow aim to start banner programs to honor hometown soldiers

If 32 more people apply for the $130 banners, Oakland would be one of just a handful of Maine municipalities to participate in the Hometown Heroes banner program.

Charity disc golf event for disabled veterans draws large crowd in Sidney

Crystal Putek, the director of Saturday's tournament, said the event was better than she could have ever expected thanks to the large turnout and generous donations.

Charity disc golf event for disabled veterans draws large crowd in Sidney

Crystal Putek, the director of Saturday's tournament, said the event was better than she could have ever expected thanks to the large turnout and generous donations.

After temporarily closing a year ago, Togus VA dialysis center seeks nurse manager to reopen

Old equipment has been moved out of center and will be replaced with new machines when the center reopens. A date for that reopening has yet to be set.

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.

Vets honored in Lewiston with color guards, music

An hour-long Veterans Day ceremony celebrates and give thanks to all veterans in the Twin Cities.

Maine Compass: No better time to remember than on Veterans Day  

Our View: Veterans need a strong VA health system

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

Maine Voices: Honor your fellow veterans by accessing your earned benefits

If you raised your right hand, the Maine Bureau of Veterans' Services is honored to give you the best support and care we can provide.

Dead River wins national award for veteran hires

The South Portland-based fuel company was honored by the U.S. Department of Labor for hiring and retaining veterans.