VETERANS

Thoughts about the concept of "moral injury" — a relatively new term describing an ancient condition suffered by those who go to war.

Commentator and veteran John Paradis says family members of veterans have also served. In fact they often continue to serve.

The current Holyoke, Mass., veterans facility was the site of a deadly COVID-19 outbreak in 2020 where nearly 80 veterans died.

A report last year by the Massachusetts' auditor's office said the state veteran's services office had only identified 6% of the 25,000 women veterans living here.

Gov. Maura Healey was in western Massachusetts Monday for a Memorial Day event. She addressed the concern that roughly 300,000 residents will no longer have MassHealth benefits — at least temporarily.

Speakers at the Springfield, Massachusetts, Memorial Day service asked attendees to reflect on the significance of the day beyond a holiday, store sales and family events.

Following unanimous passage by Mass. House lawmakers last week, the state budget process moves to the state Senate. Lawmakers are working toward a final plan to send to the governor for her signature. The new fiscal year begins July 1.

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court says prosecutors should be allowed to make their case. It's tied to how a deadly COVID-19 outbreak was handled in 2020. At least 76 veterans at the state-run facility died.

Massachusetts veterans’ services officials said they are looking to expand hours at a state-run cemetery in Agawam, after complaints about an early closing time.

The letter writing initiative began during the pandemic when visits to the Holyoke Soldiers' Home were limited.