Area hospitals look to shifting responsibilities, recruitment, and even artificial intelligence for solutions.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Bath pastry maker clears obstacles for recent immigrants seeking jobs
Gagné Foods provides free transportation and makes adjustments to support the new Mainers who keep gourmet pastries rolling off the production line.
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Posted inMaine, News
Assessing Acadia National Park’s future climate: Warm or hot?
A new report from the National Park Service directs Acadia to plan for two different climate futures: warm and dry, or hot and sticky. Only one thing is certain, NPS climate scientists say: The park of the future will look very different.
Posted inHealth, News
Need to find a primary care doctor? Here’s some advice
LEWISTON — Anyone who’s tried to find a primary care physician in recent years has likely found it a frustrating endeavor. But it’s not impossible. There are at least three clear paths to potential success: • Talk to friends, family and co-workers, who may have leads. • Check the websites of both Central Maine Medical […]
Posted inHealth, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Shortage of primary care doctors in Maine has patients struggling, hospitals and providers scrambling
Long waitlists for front-line doctors are causing some people to wait months to be seen, others to just give up.
Posted inNews
Thunderbirds soar over Brunswick as climax of air show
The Great State of Maine Air Show welcomed back the Thunderbirds to Brunswick’s air space, drawing in spectators and protesters.
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Photos: Wilton Blueberry Festival sees large attendance
The Wilton Blueberry Festival drew big crowds Friday and Saturday.
Posted inNews, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times
Plenty to explore at 43rd Andover Olde Home Days celebration
The theme for this year’s parade was ‘Hunting, Fishing and Camping, Oh my!’
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News
Drowning reported in Range Pond State Park in Poland
One person was transported to the hospital after first responders were called to the boat launch at Range Pond on reports of a drowning.
Posted inNews, Oxford Hills
Local police, fire respond to plane crash at Oxford airport
Oxford Police and Fire Rescue departments responded to a plane crash in the Oxford County Regional Airport field.