The conversation features a discussion about the Aroostook Veteran Alliance, an organization that supports veterans in Maine by providing essential household items and helping them file VA claims. They also offer a support group for the spouses of disabled veterans. Challenges include limited communication and outreach due to the lack of a central VA location and the large geographical area served. The alliance has benefited from partnering with Veterans Forward, which helps them connect with veterans in need. The importance of the radiothon in raising funds and awareness for these services is emphasized, with a call to action for listeners to support veterans through the Bill Dodge Auto Group phone bank.
Tropical Storms Karina and Lowell formed Thursday in the Pacific Ocean, both of which were expected to become hurricanes in the next few days, the National Hurricane Center said.
A new study suggests that El Ninos — the natural climatic chaos agent that pops up periodically and spikes global temperatures — are getting stronger because of human-caused climate change.
Two unvaccinated Pennsylvania residents have died after being infected with measles, the first U.S. deaths this year related to the contagious virus. State health officials announced the deaths Tuesday. They did not reveal any details about the people who died, other than that they lived in Lancaster County, west of Philadelphia.
