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Health organizations in Maine close more walk-in and primary care programs
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.
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
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.
October 2, 2025
Waldo County health system aims to raise $1M to boost dental care
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.
Updated: October 2, 2025
LifeFlight will unveil permanent site in Bar Harbor to speed patient transport
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.
October 1, 2025
Penobscot Community Health Center launches foundation, names president to lead
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.
September 29, 2025-
Northern Light, Anthem trade jabs over contract negotiations
Updated: September 29, 2025After bumpy mediation talks last week, the organizations issued separate accusatory statements. Each vowed to return to the table.
Updated: September 29, 2025 MaineHealth launches member-based ‘direct care’ service
Updated: September 22, 2025The membership health care model is growing, with hundreds of practices across the U.S.
Updated: September 22, 2025
Portland 'prescription music' pioneer inks national distribution deal
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.
September 16, 2025
MaineHealth to invest $70M to create orthopedic hub in South Portland
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.
Updated: September 11, 2025Three more Maine health services to close amid statewide strain
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.
September 9, 2025
Nurses at 2 northern Maine hospitals vote to strike
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.
September 5, 2025
Health premiums set to go up for thousands who buy insurance on Maine marketplace
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.
Updated: September 5, 2025-
Northern Light cuts workforce by 3%, closes Bangor clinic
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.
September 4, 2025
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