Former aid workers, whose careers took them around the globe, are carving out new opportunities across the state.
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Former Inland Hospital in Waterville to become mixed-use site, developer says
The property, on the market for $2.7 million, was bought Thursday.
MaineHealth Franklin Hospital to double emergency room capacity
Hospital officials said patient volume has increased significantly, driving phased renovations to expand capacity and improve access.
Maine expands authority of naturopathic doctors
A coalition of medical groups had opposed the rule changes, which were approved by lawmakers and Gov. Janet Mills.
Inland Hospital closed a year ago. Waterville’s wounds are still fresh
‘There is a hospital 20 miles down the road,’ the president of the Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter said, ‘and it might as well be in Portland.’
Democratic candidates for Maine governor discuss reforming health care
All 4 candidates at the University of Maine at Augusta forum agreed the state should move toward a universal health care system.
Portland Museum of Art finalizes purchase of MaineHealth office building
The museum plans to move administrative offices to the building on Free Street, freeing up space for more galleries.
Did Maine record more than 10,000 drug overdoses in 2025? | Fact brief
Drug overdoses have declined each year in Maine since 2022, according to official statistics.
Proposed Medicaid rule changes in Maine have sown confusion, child advocates say
The Maine Department of Health and Human Services has proposed changes to Medicaid’s Section 28, which offers services to help children with life and social skills.
Maine nursing homes to be sold to private equity group following bankruptcy
The newly formed 101 West State Street LLC bid nearly $1 billion for the assets held by Genesis, which owns 11 facilities in Maine.