I fully agree with Thelma Thomas (letter, May 27). I have been cared for by the Veterans Administration for about 20 years. I have had nothing but the best service and care, and also have been treated with respect. I send my thanks to the VA hospital in Togus and the Rumford clinic. Randall Chaisson, […]
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Maine’s VA problems less severe than other states, experts say
LEWISTON — Experts say Maine’s VA care appears to be far better than its counterparts in other areas of the country, where reports of patient deaths have plunged the VA and its boss, Secretary Eric Shinseki, into controversy. “The people that I have dealt with here have been genuinely concerned about the veterans that they […]
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South Portland veteran fights VA to file damage claim
SOUTH PORTLAND — Kenneth “Jake” Myrick’s U.S. Army service took him to Kosovo and Iraq. His fight to recover damages from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is taking him to Capitol Hill. Myrick has asked U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, to look into the VA’s rejection of a $1 million tort claim, which alleges […]
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Maine VA hospital worker convicted of taking drugs
BANGOR (AP) — A former pharmacy technician at an Augusta veterans’ hospital has been sentenced to two years of probation for stealing medication while on the job. Rebecca Hamlin of Winslow was also sentenced Wednesday in U.S. District Court in Bangor to pay a $4,000 fine. Authorities said the 61-year-old was working at VA Maine […]
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Jay woman keeps giving her time to help veterans
JAY — Betty Houle grew up during World War II, serving as a lookout for air raids during high school and working at the shipyard in Bath after graduating. “I wanted to go into the service but my mother didn’t think I should,” the 88-year-old said. “She wouldn’t sign for me.” But even so, she […]
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Togus Regional Office to host workshop on ‘fully developed claims’
AUGUSTA — The Department of Veterans Affairs invites all those who assist, serve, treat or otherwise interact with veterans and their families on a regular basis to participate in a special workshop on the Fully Developed Claims Program, hosted by the Togus VA Regional Office. The program will take place from 9 a.m. to noon […]