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MaineHealth hospital in Damariscotta unveils center focused on infusion, oncology
MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital in Damariscotta celebrated the opening of its new Infusion Center and Oncology & Blood Disorder Practice on Aug. 31, expanding access to specialized cancer and blood disorder care in Lincoln County. The center, located on the hospital’s third floor in a renovated Wellness and Therapy space, brings...
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Nonprofit calls Gov. Mills 'healthcare hero' at event in Augusta
AUGUSTA, Maine (WGME) -- A nonprofit is calling Gov. Janet Mills a "healthcare hero." Consumers for Affordable Health Care, an Augusta-based nonprofit, hosted its Health Care for Maine Conference Thursday at the Augusta Civic Center. Organizers say the event highlights past successes that have improved access to health care and...
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Maine Just Lost Its 12th Maternity Unit Since 2015 — Fewer Than Half of Its Hospitals Can Deliver a Baby Now
On December 18, 2026, the labor and delivery unit at Lincoln Hospital in Damariscotta, Maine will close. It will be the 12th maternity unit to shut down in Maine since 2015. One per year, on average, for eleven years. When it closes, Lincoln County, Waldo County, and Sagadahoc County will...
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MaineHealth Pen Bay and Waldo hospitals announce Labor Day hours
ROCKPORT and BELFAST — In observance of Labor Day, MaineHealth Pen Bay and Waldo Hospitals announce the following adjusted holiday hours and closures on Monday, Sept. 7, 2026:. The retail pharmacy at MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital will be open for abbreviated hours, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. All...
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North Windham Wastewater Treatment Plant launches operations
It’s been four years since Windham voters first approved creating the North Windham Wastewater Treatment project to the new plant becoming fully operational, but late last month that milestone event took place. Windham Town Engineer Mark Arienti has informed members of the Windham Town Council and the Windham Town...
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Legislative committee asks MaineHealth to keep Damariscotta birthing center open
AUGUSTA –– A joint Maine legislative committee is asking MaineHealth to hold off on plans to close a Damariscotta birthing center. The Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services Committee has asked the healthcare nonprofit to “reconsider or pause their decision” to close the birthing center at Lincoln Hospital.
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Nurses at Lewiston hospital seek to unionize
Registered nurses at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston have filed the paperwork to unionize amid demands for better nurse-to-patient ratios and adequate support staff, announcing their intention at a rally last week. The nurses aim to join the Maine State Nurses Association and National Nurses United. After the cards...
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MaineHealth says it will eventually replace shuttered addiction psychiatry services in Damariscotta
MaineHealth closed its addiction psychiatry program in Damariscotta Monday. The system's president of behavioral health services, Kelly Barton, says they made the decision after the program's only psychiatrist decided to resign. Barton says 100 patients are being transitioned to programs in Brunswick and Rockland. "We're not retreating from Lincoln County,"...
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Boothbay Region Health Center events
Creative hats are encouraged, but not required. Need Inspiration? Take a look at some hats from the past! Courtesy of Bob Crink. The Boothbay Region Health Center extends profound appreciation to Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences for hosting our well attended Brain Health Forum on Aug. 17. Special thanks go to Valerie Young, chief of staff, Abby Jones, administrative assistant, and Joe Ambrosino, IT specialist, whose cheerful, calm presence kept our jitters at bay. I also want to thank the many members of our Brain Health program who provided delicious, brain healthy snacks. I want to apologize publicly for not getting the correct Zoom link. I know many people tried and failed to participate via Zoom. But here's the good news: thanks again to the able Bigelow team, the full presentation is now available for viewing on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dyQAIXx_acY.
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Central Maine Medical Center diverting some surgical patients following sterilization issue
Central Maine Medical Center is temporarily diverting some surgical patients after the state found a mechanical issue with equipment used to sterilize instruments. A spokesperson for the Lewiston hospital says state inspectors identified the issue last Friday. The spokesperson says the hospital independently decided to divert some patients and reschedule...
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Lewiston hospital launches wearable tech to keep staff safe
St. Mary’s Health System in Lewiston has launched a wearable safety system designed to give employees a fast, discreet way to call for help in emergency situations. The Canopy Protect system went live on Aug. 19 across St. Mary’s locations in Lewiston, Auburn and Poland, equipping all employees with wearable safety technology across all buildings and parking areas.