Staffing shortages among the 386,000 VA employees are “a root cause for many of the problems in veterans’ care,” said Inspector General Michael J. Missal.
Carl Natale
Web editor for SunJournal.com
Posted inOpinion, Perspective
Five facts to know about Veterans Day
Veterans Day is a well-known American holiday, but there are also a few misconceptions about it — like how it’s spelled or whom exactly it celebrates.
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Posted inNation / World, Politics
Visit to Arlington Cemetery reminded Donald Trump Jr. of all his family’s ‘sacrifices,’ he writes
The book bills itself as a 300-page evisceration of the left’s ‘victimhood complex,’ yet, in his telling, he and his family are the real victims.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, River Valley
Peru driver stops to avoid hitting disabled car on Turnpike; Pepsi truck behind him didn’t
PORTLAND — Maine State Police say only minor injuries resulted from a three-vehicle wreck on the Maine Turnpike on Thursday morning. The crash took place just after 5 a.m. in the construction zone at mile 47. Southbound traffic was disrupted for two hours as vehicles were diverted off the turnpike at Exit 48 Troopers say […]
Posted inMaine
Not a lot of snow expected overnight but it’s going to be windy and cold Friday
Maine braces for snow, strong winds and temperatures in the 30s.
Posted inMaine
Snow storm expected to hit Maine on Friday morning
The most snow is forecast for inland areas and the mountains.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Maine voters approve bonds, constitutional amendment
Mainers have approved a $105 million transportation bond proposal and a constitutional amendment that aims to ensure residents who are unable to sign their names can support citizens’ initiatives and people’s veto petitions
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Politics
Election Roundup
Maine voters approve bonds, constitutional amendment. Rangeley again votes down another effort to establish recreational marijuana businesses. Lisbon approves $7.5 million bond questions for town infrastructure improvements.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Turner firefighters put out fire in Clover Lane garage
TURNER — Crews responded to the scene of a house on fire Saturday evening, according to the Turner Fire Department. Firefighters said the flames broke out in the garage of a home along Clover Lane, and the fire was contained to the garage. No injuries were reported.
Posted inOp-Eds, Perspective
Thomas Jefferson, Tuesday’s vote and the Bicentennial of Maine’s Constitutional Convention
Standard time is back with us again. With it comes an extra hour in which to consider what is being decided Tuesday. Highlighting public interest in Maine are elections for mayor in the state’s two largest cities, Portland and Lewiston. Local elections and referenda issues in a few other places are also showcased on municipal […]