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In Maine, a new approach to practicing medicine in the sky

Clipboard in hand, pilot Will Bradbury stands near a helicopter at LifeFlight of Maine’s Bangor headquarters. He’s running down emergency landing tips with his crew. “If we need to get out quickly because of smoke or fire, just watch the terrain so that you’re not walking uphill into the rotors,” he reminds flight nurse Denise Saucier and paramedic Brian Merklin.

Maine · 6h

Main Street Dollars

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Medicare Advantage members in Oregon, Maine and North Carolina lose hospitals or doctors Jan. 1, while Florida, California and Wisconsin systems may also leave

Medicare Advantage members who use Oregon Health & Science University, Maine’s InterMed practices or a North Carolina hospital face network changes at the start of 2027, and members in Florida, California and Wisconsin could be next. Some of the changes are settled and some are still being negotiated. Open enrollment ends Dec. 7, and that […]

Wisconsin · 6d

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200th baby of 2026 born at Cary Medical Center

CARIBOU, Maine – A family from Limestone welcomed a baby boy on Nov. 2, marking the 200th delivery of 2026 at Cary Medical Center. Jaxon Nyx was born Monday, Nov. 2, to Briana Devoe and Dillan Hansell. Jaxon weighed 8 pounds, 2 ounces, and measured 19.5 inches long. He was delivered by Maria Mercedes Sayago, MD, and Brian Wall, MD.

Aroostook County, ME · 2d

Bangor Daily News

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Bristol solar project fined $94K for environmental violations

According to the settlement, erosion control measures at Overlook Solar Partner's 5 megawatt solar site failed in 2022.

Maine · 3h

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Two Maine towns are terminating their contract with Delta Ambulance

FAIRFIELD -- Fairfield and Benton are moving away from private ambulance services and will be changing to a town-operated service early next year. The non-profit Delta Ambulance has been serving communities in central Maine for over 5 decades, filling in the gaps left by municipal services. However, the towns of...

Fairfield, ME · 2d

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First methadone clinic opens in Hancock County

ELLSWORTH, Maine (WABI) - Hancock County has welcomed its first methadone clinic. The ribbon was cut at Everest Recovery center during their open house Wednesday. The Ellsworth clinic on Route 1A is the fourth Everest Recovery center in Maine and marks their northern-most location. With the capability of seeing up...

Hancock County, ME · 2d

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In Maine, a new approach to practicing medicine in the sky

Air medical service comes with high risks, high costs, and staffing struggles. To reduce turnover and serve rural patients, LifeFlight of Maine is putting the needs of healthcare workers first.

Maine · 6h

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Bristol solar project fined $94K for environmental violations

Maine environmental regulators have fined a Bristol solar development almost $94,000 to resolve violations of Maine's erosion control and water pollution laws. The Maine Board of Environmental Protection approved a consent agreement between the state and Overlook Solar Partners last week. According to the settlement, erosion control measures at Overlook's...

Maine · 5h

Bangor Daily News

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Northern Light Health to regionalize services and expand outpatient care

The healthcare system hopes the changes will cut costs and make it easier for patients to get appointments.

Maine · 3d

The Money Overview

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Some Medicare Advantage members in Florida, Oregon, North Carolina and Maine may lose Sarasota Memorial, OHSU, CarolinaEast or InterMed on Jan. 1 unless they switch by Dec. 7

Medicare Advantage members who use Sarasota Memorial in Florida, OHSU in Oregon, CarolinaEast Medical Center in North Carolina or InterMed in Maine face a network change on Jan. 1, 2027, and Medicare’s fall enrollment window closes Dec. 7. The four breaks involve three different insurers, so the name of a member’s plan, not the name […] The post Some Medicare Advantage members in Florida, Oregon, North Carolina and Maine may lose Sarasota Memorial, OHSU, CarolinaEast or InterMed on Jan. 1 unless they switch by Dec. 7 appeared first on The Money Overview .

North Carolina · 6d

Bangor Daily News

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Letter: Bangor doesn’t need more parking

"A 2025 downtown parking study found an excess amount of parking available compared to need."

Bangor, ME · 6d

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Mount Desert Island Hospital to inaugurate new main entrance

A new main entrance at Mount Desert Island Hospital in Bar Harbor was designed to offer an accessible arrival space, a covered passenger drop-off area, registration just inside the entrance and a bright, welcoming waiting area. A ribbon-cutting is scheduled for Monday, Nov. 23, at 4 p.m. “This entrance represents...

Bar Harbor, ME · 5d

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Dana Meixell, MD, joins Obstetrics and Gynecology Rockport

ROCKPORT —MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital welcomes Dana Meixell, MD, to its Obstetrics and Gynecology Rockport practice. Dr. Meixell joins Pen Bay Hospital after completing her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford, Connecticut. - Dr. Meixell earned her medical degree from Frank H. Netter, MD,...

Rockport, ME · 5d

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Ambulance deserts lead to long wait times for rural Mainers

CARTHAGE (WGME) – It was a Monday night in Carthage, and Steve Parker was in so much pain he couldn’t lay down. He couldn’t do a lot of things: Hold down food, sleep or ignore the sharp pains in his stomach. Parker didn’t know it yet, but...

Maine · 5d

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Dana Meixell, MD, Joins Obstetrics and Gynecology Rockport

Rockport, Maine – MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital is pleased to welcome Dana Meixell, MD, to its Obstetrics and Gynecology Rockport practice. Dr. Meixell joins Pen Bay Hospital after completing her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford, Conn. Dr. Meixell earned her medical degree from...

Rockport, ME · 6d

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Maine Medicare Advantage members whose 2027 plans are discontinued can buy a Medigap policy without health questions until March 31

Maine members of Medicare Advantage plans that will not be offered in 2027 have until March 31, 2027, to buy a Medicare Supplement (Medigap) policy without being asked about their health. The state Bureau of Insurance announced the right on Oct. 29. Current coverage runs through Dec. 31, 2026, so the Medigap window stays open […]

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