RICHMOND — This January, staff of the Richmond Area Health Center will welcome Monica Gambi Lado, FNP, to their professional health care team. Gambi Lado earned her master’s degree in Nursing from the University of Southern Maine. Previously, she earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Maine in Orono. Gambi Lado’s wealth […]
2023
Franklin Memorial Hospital receives national recognition
FARMINGTON — The American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS NSQIP) has recognized Franklin Memorial Hospital (FMH) as one of 78 ACS NSQIP participating hospitals that have achieved meritorious outcomes for surgical patient care in 2022. As a participant in ACS NSQIP, FMH is required to track the outcomes of inpatient and […]
DACF welcomes Andrew Whitman as climate and forest carbon specialist
AUGUSTA — The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry has added Andrew “Andy” Whitman of Bath to its Forest Policy & Management Division, where he work as the Climate and Forest Carbon Specialist. Bringing a wealth of experience in forest science, conservation, and management in New England and Maine, his diverse background encompasses roles as […]
With expulsion of Santos and ouster of McCarthy, House making unexpected history
As the year comes to a close, the arc of power for House Republicans is at an inflection point.
Israeli offensive shifts to crowded southern Gaza, driving up death toll despite evacuation orders
The overall death toll in Gaza since the Oct. 7 start of the Israel-Hamas war surpassed 15,200.
Festival of Trees planned for Skowhgan
SKOWHEGAN — The Festival of Trees is planned for Thursday through Sunday, Dec. 7-10, at T&B’s Celebrartion Center, 414 Madison Ave. The festival is hosted by the Skowhegan Regional Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by Franklin Savings Bank. People can walk among trees decorated by area business featuring many gifts. Hours are noon t0 8 […]
View from Away: Another court decision weakens the Voting Rights Act
A federal appeals court panel handed down a decision last week that would hobble enforcement of the Voting Rights Act by holding that only the U.S. attorney general, not aggrieved citizens, can file lawsuits to enforce one of the landmark civil rights law’s key protections. The Supreme Court, which has a checkered history when it […]