Wastewater data showing ‘high’ levels of norovirus in communities.
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Maine Med nurses, hospital agree to new union contract
The nurses will get 21% in raises over the 3 years of the contract.
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Maine public health experts criticize changes to childhood vaccine schedule
Federal health officials on Monday announced a reduction in the number of vaccines recommended for all children.
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Madison residents get last chance to comment on addiction clinic plans
Two public hearings are set this month on Acadia Healthcare’s application to open a clinic under the town’s new ordinance.
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Owner of Lewiston hospital vastly underestimated scope of May data breach
St. Mary’s parent Covenant Health initially said fewer than 10,000 patients were affected. It now says the data of 478,000 people, including nearly 285,000 in Maine, was compromised.
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Maine’s first baby of 2026 born at Augusta hospital
The girl was born at 12:53 a.m. Thursday to a Lisbon couple at MaineGeneral Health’s Alfond Center for Health.
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Flu is rising rapidly, driven by a new variant. Here’s what to know
The U.S. CDC reported high or very high levels of the variant in over half the states Tuesday.
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Loon rescued on Smithfield pond dies a week later
The loon rescued Dec. 7 was emaciated, had a lung infection and the start of frostbite, according to Avian Haven’s executive director, who offers tips for how to help keep wild animals safe.
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Maine abortion providers to ask state lawmakers for more funding
The request seeks to offset the Trump administration’s efforts to cut federal funding for Planned Parenthood of Northern New England and Maine Family Planning.
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Federal judge in Maine issues injunction to stop changes to drug discount program
The Maine Hospital Association and St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center in Lewiston filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration this month.