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Health organizations in Maine close more walk-in and primary care programs
Laurie Schreiber October 5, 2025Northern Light will close its Waterville walk-in clinic by the end of the year. Maine Family Planning will discontinue primary care services at its Houlton, Ellsworth and Presque Isle locations by Oct. 31.
Laurie Schreiber October 5, 2025
40 Under 40: Laura Nilsson is passionate about furthering humanitarian aid
Updated: October 6, 2025The director of global programs at the Partners for World Health ran a social enterprise with a team of women, which she started out of the dorms at Bentley University.
Updated: October 6, 2025
40 Under 40: Mathew Collins is turning neurodivergence into a superpower
Updated: October 6, 2025The vice president, strategy and partnerships of Andwell Health Partners enjoys boating, walking his shinrin-yoku [forest bathing] and reading.
Updated: October 6, 2025
40 Under 40: Mary Butler-Fleming is helping to deliver high-quality, cost-effective health care
Updated: October 6, 2025Mary Butler-Fleming tries to stay focused on living intentionally, especially in the face of uncertainty.
Updated: October 6, 2025
Northern Light and Anthem extend existing contract while continuing mediation
Laurie Schreiber October 2, 2025As a result of the extension, Northern Light physicians and medical providers will remain in-network with Anthem employer-sponsored and individual health plans through Oct. 31, rather than Oct. 1.
Laurie Schreiber October 2, 2025-
Waldo County health system aims to raise $1M to boost dental care
Tina Fischer Updated: October 2, 2025Penobscot Community Health Care is launching a $1 million fundraising campaign to help meet the need for oral care in the Belfast region by creating a new dental center, targeted to open in April 2026.
Tina Fischer Updated: October 2, 2025
LifeFlight will unveil permanent site in Bar Harbor to speed patient transport
Laurie Schreiber October 1, 2025“Since LifeFlight started providing services to Bar Harbor, we have depended on seasonal temporary landing zones,” said Bar Harbor’s fire chief. The new, year-round landing pad shortens turnaround times.
Laurie Schreiber October 1, 2025
Penobscot Community Health Center launches foundation, names president to lead
Tina Fischer September 29, 2025Danny Williams is a member of the Penobscot Community Health Center board of directors and most recently served as executive director of the Collins Center for the Arts at the University of Maine.
Tina Fischer September 29, 2025-
Northern Light, Anthem trade jabs over contract negotiations
Laurie Schreiber Updated: September 29, 2025After bumpy mediation talks last week, the organizations issued separate accusatory statements. Each vowed to return to the table.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: September 29, 2025 MaineHealth launches member-based ‘direct care’ service
Laurie Schreiber Updated: September 22, 2025The membership health care model is growing, with hundreds of practices across the U.S.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: September 22, 2025
Portland 'prescription music' pioneer inks national distribution deal
Renee Cordes September 16, 2025MedRhythms Inc. has signed a strategic partnership with Ohio-based Edwards Health Care Services to distribute medical devices to patients with Medicare and/or commercial insurance.
Renee Cordes September 16, 2025
MaineHealth to invest $70M to create orthopedic hub in South Portland
Laurie Schreiber Updated: September 11, 2025The hub will bring together clinical services and providers now spread throughout Greater Portland, with additional construction of an orthopedic surgical center.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: September 11, 2025Three more Maine health services to close amid statewide strain
Laurie Schreiber September 9, 2025Closures include a non-hospital-affiliated private practice in Fairfield, a Manchester care center and a maternal and child health program serving Hancock and Washington counties.
Laurie Schreiber September 9, 2025
Nurses at 2 northern Maine hospitals vote to strike
Renee Cordes September 5, 2025Nurses at Northern Maine Medical Center in Fort Kent and at Houlton Regional Hospital are bargaining for their first union contract since voting to join the Maine State Nurses Association in January 2024.
Renee Cordes September 5, 2025
Health premiums set to go up for thousands who buy insurance on Maine marketplace
Renee Cordes Updated: September 5, 2025The rate increases, announced Thursday, are scheduled to take effect on Jan. 1, and apply to individuals and small businesses that purchase insurance through CoverME.Gov.
Renee Cordes Updated: September 5, 2025-
Northern Light cuts workforce by 3%, closes Bangor clinic
Laurie Schreiber September 4, 2025Affected roles were primarily in non-clinical areas, but also included some patient-care roles. About two-thirds of the 308 positions affected are open positions that will not be filled.
Laurie Schreiber September 4, 2025
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In this post-pandemic world, people are feeling stretched thin with overbooked calendars and a never-ending list of events to attend.
In the past couple of years, new events have been added to the must-attend list, including Northeastern University's Roux Institute, which teamed up with the Maine Technology Institute for a new event series, "Breakthrough Maine."
Other upcoming business events in Portland include "Eggs & Issues: Seriously, Another Hotel?!" on Oct. 16, hosted by the Portland Regional Chamber, Maine Community Bank's 2025 LaunchPad Live Event on Oct. 21 and the "13th Annual Gateway Cities Innovation Summit" on Oct. 28.
And don't forget the 2025 Mainebiz 40 Under 40 celebration on Nov. 6.
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The Giving Guide helps nonprofits have the opportunity to showcase and differentiate their organizations so that businesses better understand how they can contribute to a nonprofit’s mission and work.
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Work for ME
Work for ME is a workforce development tool to help Maine’s employers target Maine’s emerging workforce. Work for ME highlights each industry, its impact on Maine’s economy, the jobs available to entry-level workers, the training and education needed to get a career started.
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